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Section A (40 Marks)

(Attempt all questions from this section)

Question 1(i)

1(i)Ratio And ProportionEasy1 Mark

(x + 3), 1, (3x − 7) and −5 are in proportion. The value of x is :

Answer

(a) −1

Explanation:

Given, (x + 3), 1, (3x − 7) and −5 are in proportion.

\frac{(\mathrm{x}+3)}{1}=\frac{(3\mathrm{x}-7)}{-5}

⇒ −5(x + 3) = 3x − 7

⇒ −5x − 15 = 3x − 7

⇒ −8x = 8

⇒ x = −1

Question 1(ii)

1(ii)Goods And Service Tax (GST)Easy1 Mark

The marked price of a refrigerator is ₹ 12,000 and GST paid by the customer is ₹ 2,160. The rate of GST is:

Answer

(c) 18%

Explanation:

Let the rate of GST be x%.

GST amount = \frac{\mathrm{Rate}}{100} × Marked price

⇒ 2160 = \frac{\mathrm{x}}{100} × 12000

⇒ 2160 = 120x

⇒ x = \frac{2160}{120} = 18

Therefore, the rate of GST is 18%.

Question 1(iii)

1(iii)Measures Of Central TendencyEasy1 Mark

Rakhi’s mobile number has the following integers :

1, 6, 9, 8, 9, 1, 7, 8, 9

The mode of the above given data is :

Answer

(d) 9

Explanation:

The mode is the value that occurs most frequently in the data.

Here, 9 occurs 3 times, which is more frequent than any other number.

Therefore, the mode is 9.

Question 1(iv)

1(iv)BankingEasy1 Mark

A and B opened a recurring deposit account in a bank which is paying simple interest at 9% per annum. A deposited ₹ 1,500 for one year and B deposited ₹ 1,200 for 15 months. The amount invested by :

Answer

(d) Both A and B are same (₹ 18,000)

Explanation:

For A:

Amount invested = ₹ 1,500 × 12 = ₹ 18,000

For B:

Amount invested = ₹ 1,200 × 15 = ₹ 18,000

Therefore, both A and B invested the same amount, ₹ 18,000.

Question 1(v)

1(v)Equation Of Straight LineModerate1 Mark

Find the equation of a line whose y-intercept is 6 and is parallel to x-axis.

Answer

(a) y = 6

Explanation:

A line parallel to the x-axis has slope m = 0 and the given y-intercept is c = 6.

Using y = mx + c:

y = 0x + 6

Therefore, y = 6.

Question 1(vi)

1(vi)Shares And DividendsEasy

Asha buys ₹ 20 shares of a company which pays 9% dividend at such a price that she gets a return of 12% on her investment. At what price did she buy each share?

Answer

(b) ₹ 15

Explanation:

Face value = ₹ 20

Dividend = 9%

Return = 12%

Dividend per share = \frac{9}{100} × 20 = ₹ 1.80

Market value = \frac{1.80\times100}{12} = ₹ 15

Therefore, she bought each share for ₹ 15.

Question 1(vii)

1(vii)MensurationModerate1 Mark

The total surface area of a sphere S₁ of radius R and the total surface area of a solid hemisphere S₂ of radius r are equal. The ratio R : r is:

The total surface area of a sphere S₁ of radius R and the total surface area of a solid hemisphere S₂ of radius r are equal

Answer

(c) √3 : 2

Explanation:

Total surface area of sphere S₁ = 4πR²

Total surface area of solid hemisphere S₂ = 3πr²

Since the total surface areas are equal:

4πR² = 3πr²

⇒ 4R² = 3r²

⇒ \frac{R^2}{r^2}=\frac{3}{4}

⇒ \frac{\mathrm{R}}{\mathrm{r}}=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}

Therefore, R : r = √3 : 2.

Question 1(viii)

1(viii)CirclesModerate1 Mark

In the given figure, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral. DE is produced to E and ∠CDE = 65°. If x is the angle subtended by chord AC at the centre, then x is:

In the given diagram, O is the centre of the circle and ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral

Answer

(d) 130°

Explanation:

The exterior angle of a cyclic quadrilateral is equal to the interior opposite angle.

Therefore, ∠ABC = ∠CDE = 65°.

The angle subtended by an arc at the centre is twice the angle subtended by the same arc at any point on the remaining part of the circle.

∠AOC = 2 × ∠ABC

x = 2 × ∠ABC

⇒ x = 2 × 65° = 130°.

Question 1(ix)

1(ix)Quadratic EquationsModerate1 Mark

The nature of the roots of the equation 3x² − 6x − 3 = 0 is:

Answer

(c) Real, distinct and irrational

Explanation:

For 3x² − 6x − 3 = 0:

a = 3, b = −6 and c = −3

Discriminant, D = b² − 4ac

⇒ D = (−6)² − 4 × 3 × (−3)

⇒ D = 36 + 36 = 72

Since D > 0, the roots are real and distinct. Since 72 is not a perfect square, the roots are irrational.

Question 1(x)

1(x)ProbabilityEasy1 Mark

Assertion (A): The probability of getting a number greater than 6 on throwing a die is 1\over6.

Reason (R): The possible outcomes on throwing a die are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

Answer

(b) A is false and R is true.

Explanation:

The possible outcomes on throwing a die are {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}. Therefore, the reason is true.

There is no outcome greater than 6.

Probability of getting a number greater than 6 = 0\over6 = 0.

Therefore, the assertion is false.

Question 1(xi)

1(xi)SimilarityEasy1 Mark

The areas of two similar triangles are in the ratio 9 : 64. The ratio of their corresponding altitudes is:

Answer

(a) 3 : 8

Explanation:

For similar triangles, the ratio of their areas is equal to the square of the ratio of their corresponding altitudes.

\frac{\mathrm{Area}_1}{\mathrm{Area}_2}=\left(\frac{\mathrm{Altitude}_1}{\mathrm{Altitude}_2}\right)^2

⇒ \frac{9}{64}=\left(\frac{\mathrm{Altitude}_1}{\mathrm{Altitude}_2}\right)^2

Taking the positive square root:

⇒ \frac{\mathrm{Altitude}_1}{\mathrm{Altitude}_2}=\frac{3}{8}

Therefore, the ratio is 3 : 8.

Question 1(xii)

1(xii)FactorisationModerate1 Mark

What must be added to x³ + 7x² + 3x + 2 so that the resulting polynomial is exactly divisible by x + 2?

Answer

(b) −16

Explanation:

Let P(x) = x³ + 7x² + 3x + 2.

By the Remainder Theorem, the remainder when P(x) is divided by x + 2 is P(−2).

P(−2) = (−2)³ + 7(−2)² + 3(−2) + 2

⇒ P(−2) = −8 + 28 − 6 + 2

⇒ P(−2) = 16

Therefore, −16 must be added to make the remainder zero.

Question 1(xiii)

1(xiii)Section FormulaModerate1 Mark

In the given figure, AOB is a right-angled triangle and C is the midpoint of the hypotenuse AB. If the coordinates of C are (x, y), the point equidistant from A, O and B is:

In the given diagram, ΔAOB is a right-angled triangle and C is the mid-point of AB

Answer

(a) (x, y)

Explanation:

In a right-angled triangle, the midpoint of the hypotenuse is equidistant from all three vertices.

Since C is the midpoint of hypotenuse AB:

CA = CO = CB

The coordinates of C are given as (x, y).

Therefore, the point equidistant from A, O and B is (x, y).

Question 1(xiv)

1(xiv)MatricesEasy1 Mark

If A = \begin{bmatrix}2 & 3 \\ 1 & 2\end{bmatrix} and B = \begin{bmatrix}2 & -4\end{bmatrix}, then the order of AB is:

Answer

(d) AB is not possible

Explanation:

The order of A is 2 × 2 and the order of B is 1 × 2.

For the product AB to exist, the number of columns of A must equal the number of rows of B.

Columns of A = 2, while rows of B = 1.

Since 2 ≠ 1, the product AB is not possible.

Question 1(xv)

1(xv)Arithmetic And Geometric ProgressionModerate1 Mark

Assertion (A): The 9th term of the G.P. 6, −12, 24, −48, … is positive.

Reason (R): (−2)⁸ is positive.

Answer

(c) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

Here, first term a = 6 and common ratio r = −2.

The nth term of a G.P. is Tₙ = arⁿ⁻¹.

T₉ = 6(−2)⁸

Since (−2)⁸ is positive, T₉ is positive.

Therefore, both A and R are true, and R correctly explains A.

Question 2(i)

2(i)Arithmetic And Geometric ProgressionModerate4 Marks

The 4th and the 7th terms of an A.P. are 60 and 114 respectively. Find:

(a) the first term and the common difference.

(b) the sum of the first 10 terms.

Answer

Let the first term be a and the common difference be d.

The nth term of an A.P. is Tₙ = a + (n − 1)d.

For the 4th term:

a + 3d = 60 …(1)

For the 7th term:

a + 6d = 114 …(2)

Subtracting (1) from (2):

3d = 54

⇒ d = 18

Substituting d = 18 in (1):

a + 3(18) = 60

⇒ a + 54 = 60

⇒ a = 6

Therefore, the first term is 6 and the common difference is 18.

Now, Sₙ = \frac{\mathrm{n}}{2}[2\mathrm{a}+(\mathrm{n}-1)\mathrm{d}]

S₁₀ = \frac{10}{2}[2(6)+(10-1)(18)]

⇒ S₁₀ = 5[12 + 162]

⇒ S₁₀ = 5 × 174

⇒ S₁₀ = 870

Therefore, the sum of the first 10 terms is 870.

Question 2(ii)

2(ii)MatricesHard4 Marks

If A = \begin{bmatrix}3 & 1 \\ 5 & 3\end{bmatrix}, B = \begin{bmatrix}-1 & \mathrm{a} \\ 3 & -5\end{bmatrix} and AB = \begin{bmatrix}\mathrm{b} & 7 \\ 4 & 5\end{bmatrix}, find the values of a and b.

Answer

Given:

A = \begin{bmatrix}3 & 1 \\ 5 & 3\end{bmatrix} and B = \begin{bmatrix}-1 & \mathrm{a} \\ 3 & -5\end{bmatrix}

AB = \begin{bmatrix}3(-1)+1(3) & 3\mathrm{a}+1(-5) \\ 5(-1)+3(3) & 5\mathrm{a}+3(-5)\end{bmatrix}

⇒ AB = \begin{bmatrix}0 & 3\mathrm{a}-5 \\ 4 & 5\mathrm{a}-15\end{bmatrix}

But AB = \begin{bmatrix}\mathrm{b} & 7 \\ 4 & 5\end{bmatrix}

⇒ \begin{bmatrix}0 & 3\mathrm{a}-5 \\ 4 & 5\mathrm{a}-15\end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix}\mathrm{b} & 7 \\ 4 & 5\end{bmatrix}

Comparing corresponding elements,

b = 0

and 3a − 5 = 7

⇒ 3a = 12

⇒ a = 4

Verification using the bottom-right element:

5a − 15 = 5

⇒ 5(4) − 15 = 5

⇒ 20 − 15 = 5

Therefore, a = 4 and b = 0.

Question 2(iii)

2(iii)CirclesModerate4 Marks

In the given diagram, O is the centre of the circle and the tangent DE touches the circle at B. If ∠ADB = 32°. Find the values of x and y.

In the given diagram, O is the centre of the circle and the tangent DE touches the circle at B

Answer

Since AB is a diameter, the angle in a semicircle is a right angle.

Therefore, ∠ACB = 90°.

By the tangent-chord theorem:

∠DBC = ∠BAC = x

and ∠ABE = ∠BCA = y

Angles on the straight line DBE give:

x + 90° + y = 180°

⇒ x + y = 90° …(1)

In triangle ADB:

∠ADB + ∠DAB + ∠ABD = 180°

⇒ 32° + x + (x + 90°) = 180°

⇒ 2x + 122° = 180°

⇒ 2x = 58°

⇒ x = 29°

Substituting x = 29° in (1):

29° + y = 90°

⇒ y = 61°

Therefore, x = 29° and y = 61°.

Question 3(i)

3(i)FactorisationHard4 Marks

The polynomial kx³ + 3x² − 11x − 6 leaves a remainder of 6 when divided by x + 1.

(a) Find the value of k.

(b) Hence, factorise the polynomial completely.

Answer

Let P(x) = kx³ + 3x² − 11x − 6.

Since P(x) leaves a remainder of 6 when divided by x + 1, by the Remainder Theorem:

P(−1) = 6

⇒ k(−1)³ + 3(−1)² − 11(−1) − 6 = 6

⇒ −k + 3 + 11 − 6 = 6

⇒ −k + 8 = 6

⇒ −k = −2

⇒ k = 2

Therefore, P(x) = 2x³ + 3x² − 11x − 6.

Now, P(2) = 2(2³) + 3(2²) − 11(2) − 6

⇒ P(2) = 16 + 12 − 22 − 6 = 0

Therefore, x − 2 is a factor.

Dividing 2x³ + 3x² − 11x − 6 by x − 2 gives:

Long division 3

Now, 2x² + 7x + 3

= 2x² + 6x + x + 3

= 2x(x + 3) + 1(x + 3)

= (2x + 1)(x + 3)

Hence, the complete factorisation is:

2x³ + 3x² − 11x − 6 = (x − 2)(2x + 1)(x + 3).

Question 3(ii)

3(ii)MensurationEasy4 Marks

The given figure shows an eye-drop bottle consisting of a hemispherical part and a cylindrical part, with a conical cap. The height of the cylindrical part and the height of the conical cap are each equal to the diameter, 7 cm.

The given figure shows an eye-drop bottle consisting of a hemispherical part and a cylindrical part, with a conical cap

(a) Find the minimum height of a cylindrical box in which the bottle can be packed.

(b) Find the volume of the liquid medicine that the bottle can contain. Use π = 22/7.

Answer

Diameter = 7 cm

Therefore, radius r = 7/2 = 3.5 cm.

Height of the cylindrical part = 7 cm.

Height of the conical cap = 7 cm.

(a) From the given arrangement, the minimum height of the cylindrical box is:

7 + 7 = 14 cm

Therefore, the minimum height of the cylindrical box is 14 cm.

(b) The liquid is contained in the hemispherical and cylindrical parts.

Volume of hemisphere = \frac{2}{3}\pi \mathrm{r}^3

= \frac{2}{3}\times\frac{22}{7}\times(3.5)^3

= 89.83 cm³

Volume of cylinder = πr²h

= \frac{22}{7}\times(3.5)^2\times7

= 269.5 cm³

Total volume = 89.83 + 269.5

= 359.33 cm³

Therefore, the bottle can contain approximately 359 cm³ of liquid medicine.

Question 3(iii)

3(iii)CirclesHard4 Marks

Use ruler and compass for the following construction:

(a) construct an equilateral triangle ABC of side 5 cm.

(b) construct the circumcircle of ΔABC.

(c) construct the locus of points which are equidistant from AB and BC. Mark the point where the circumcircle and locus meet, as D.

(d) give the geometrical name of quadrilateral ABCD.

Answer

construct an equilateral triangle ABC of side 5 cm

Steps of construction :

  1. Draw a line segment AB = 5 cm.
  2. At point A with radius = 5 cm draw an arc.
  3. At point B with radius = 5 cm draw another arc, cutting previous arc at point C.
  4. Join AC and BC.
  5. Construct perpendicular bisectors of AB and BC, let the bisectors meet at point O.
  6. With O as centre and OA as radius draw a circumcircle.
  7. Construct angle bisector of ∠ABC, mark the point as D where angle bisector intersects circumcircle.
  8. Join AD and CD.

Since, points A, B, C and D lie on the circumcircle, thus ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral.

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Section B (40 Marks)

(Attempt any four questions)

Question 4(i)

4(i)Heights and DistancesModerate4 Marks

Prove that:

(sec θ − cos θ)(cosec θ − sin θ) = sin θ cos θ

Answer

L.H.S. (sec θ − cos θ)(cosec θ − sin θ)

= (\frac{1}{\cos \theta} − cos θ)(\frac{1}{\sin \theta} − sin θ)

= \frac{1-\cos^2 \theta}{\cos \theta} × \frac{1-\sin^2 \theta}{\sin \theta}

= \frac{\sin^2 \theta}{\cos \theta} × \frac{\cos^2 \theta}{\sin \theta}

= sin θ cos θ = R.H.S.

Hence, proved (sec θ − cos θ)(cosec θ − sin θ) = sin θ cos θ.

Question 4(ii)

4(ii)Goods And Service Tax (GST)Moderate3 Marks

The cost price of a TV set is ₹ 20,000. The shopkeeper marked it for ₹ 24,000. He sells it to a customer at a discount of 10% on the marked price. If the sale is intra-state and the rate of GST is 12%, find the:

(a) discounted price of the TV set.

(b) amount paid by the customer to clear the bill.

Answer

(a) Marked price = ₹ 24,000

Discount = 10%

Discount = \frac{10}{100} × ₹ 24,000
= ₹ 2,400

Discounted price = ₹ 24,000 − ₹ 2,400
= ₹ 21,600

(b) GST = 12% of ₹ 21,600

GST = \frac{12}{100} × ₹ 21,600

= ₹ 2,592

Amount paid by the customer = ₹ 21,600 + ₹ 2,592

= ₹ 24,192.

Question 4(iii)

4(iii)SimilarityEasy4 Marks

In the given diagram, DE ∥ BC and AD : DB = 2 : 3.

(a) Prove that: ΔADE ~ ΔABC and hence find DE : BC.

(b) Prove: ΔDFE ~ ΔCFB.

(c) Given, area of ΔDFE = 16 square units, find the area of ΔCFB.

Given, area of ΔDFE = 16 square units, find the area of ΔCFB

Answer

(a) In ΔADE and ΔABC:

∠ADE = ∠ABC (corresponding angles)

∠AED = ∠ACB (corresponding angles)

Therefore, ΔADE ~ ΔABC by AA similarity.

Given AD : DB = 2 : 3.

Let AD = 2x and DB = 3x.

Then AB = AD + DB = 5x.

\frac{\mathrm{DE}}{\mathrm{BC}}=\frac{\mathrm{AD}}{\mathrm{AB}}=\frac{2\mathrm{x}}{5\mathrm{x}}=\frac{2}{5}

Therefore, DE : BC = 2 : 5.

(b) In ΔDFE and ΔCFB:

∠DFE = ∠CFB (vertically opposite angles)

∠DEF = ∠CBF (alternate interior angles)

Therefore, ΔDFE ~ ΔCFB by AA similarity.

(c) Let area of ΔCFB = x square units.

⇒ \frac{16}{\mathrm{x}}=\left(\frac{2}{5}\right)^2=\frac{4}{25}

⇒ 4x = 16 × 25

⇒ x = \frac{16\times25}{4} = 100

Therefore, area of ΔCFB = 100 square units.

Question 5(i)

5(i)Measures Of Central TendencyModerate3 Marks

The histogram drawn on the graph represents the number of students of different heights (in cm).

The histogram drawn on the graph represents the number of students of different heights

Using the graph, answer the following:

(a) the number of students whose height is 150 cm and above.

(b) the modal height.

(c) the total number of students.

Answer

(a) From the graph:

150–160 cm = 9 students

160–170 cm = 4 students

Number of students whose height is 150 cm and above = 9 + 4 = 13.

(b) The modal height indicated by the graph is 137 cm.

(c) Total number of students = 6 + 2 + 9 + 14 + 12 + 9 + 4 = 56.

Question 5(ii)

5(ii)Section FormulaModerate3 Marks

A(−10, −2) and B(2, 10) are two end points of a line segment. If AB intersects the x-axis at P, find the:

(a) ratio in which P divides AB.

(b) coordinates of point P.

Answer

(a) Let P(x, 0) divide AB internally in the ratio m : n.

Using the section formula for the y-coordinate,

y = \frac{\mathrm{m}\mathrm{y}_2+\mathrm{n}\mathrm{y}_1}{\mathrm{m}+\mathrm{n}}

Since P lies on the x-axis, y = 0.

0 = \frac{\mathrm{m}(10)+\mathrm{n}(-2)}{\mathrm{m}+\mathrm{n}}

⇒ 10m − 2n = 0

⇒ 10m = 2n

⇒ \frac{\mathrm{m}}{\mathrm{n}}=\frac{2}{10}=\frac{1}{5}

Therefore, P divides AB in the ratio 1 : 5.

(b) Using the section formula for the x-coordinate,

x = \frac{\mathrm{m}\mathrm{x}_2+\mathrm{n}\mathrm{x}_1}{\mathrm{m}+\mathrm{n}}

Here, m = 1, n = 5, x₁ = −10 and x₂ = 2.

x = \frac{1(2)+5(-10)}{1+5}

x = \frac{2-50}{6}

x = \frac{-48}{6} = −8

Since P lies on the x-axis, y = 0.

Therefore, P = (−8, 0).

Question 5(iii)

5(iii)Quadratic EquationsModerate4 Marks

Solve the quadratic equation (x − 2)² − 5x − 3 = 0 and give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.

Answer

⇒ (x − 2)2 − 5x − 3 = 0

⇒ x2 – 4x + 4 − 5x − 3 = 0

⇒ x2 – 9x + 1 = 0

Comparing x2 – 9x + 1 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 , we get :

a = 1, b = -9 and c = 1

\mathrm{x}=\frac{-\mathrm{b}\pm\sqrt{\mathrm{b}^2-4\mathrm{ac}}}{2\mathrm{a}}

⇒ \mathrm{x}=\frac{9\pm\sqrt{77}}{2}

⇒ \mathrm{x}=\frac{9+8.775}{2} or \mathrm{x}=\frac{9-8.775}{2}

⇒ x = 8.8875 or x = 0.1125

Correct to 3 significant figures, x = 8.89 or x = 0.113.

Question 6(i)

6(i)Shares And DividendsEasy3 Marks

Kabir bought 120 shares of a company with nominal value ₹100, available at a premium of ₹25. Find:

(a) the money invested by Kabir in buying these shares.

(b) the rate of dividend, if he received ₹1,080 as dividend from these shares after one year.

(c) his rate of return.

Answer

(a) Market price per share = Nominal value + Premium

= ₹100 + ₹25 = ₹125

Money invested = 120 × ₹125 = ₹15,000.

(b) Let the rate of dividend be R%.

Dividend = Number of shares × \frac{\mathrm{R}}{100} × Nominal value

₹1,080 = 120 × \frac{\mathrm{R}}{100} × ₹100

1,080 = 120R

R = \frac{1080}{120} = 9

Rate of dividend = 9%.

(c) Rate of return = \frac{\text{Dividend income}}{\text{Investment}}\times100

= \frac{1080}{15000}\times100

= 7.2%.

Question 6(ii)

6(ii)Measures Of Central TendencyEasy3 Marks

Find the mean of the following frequency distribution using step-deviation method.
Take assumed mean = 28.

Class interval Frequency
0–8 10
8–16 20
16–24 14
24–32 16
32–40 18
40–48 22
Answer

Here, class size i = 8 and assumed mean A = 28.

Class interval f x d = x − A t = d/i ft
0–8 10 4 −24 −3 −30
8–16 20 12 −16 −2 −40
16–24 14 20 −8 −1 −14
24–32 16 28 0 0 0
32–40 18 36 8 1 18
40–48 22 44 16 2 44
Total Σf = 100 Σft = −22

Mean = A + \left(\frac{\sum \mathrm{ft}}{\sum \mathrm{f}}\right)\times \mathrm{i}

= 28 + \left(\frac{-22}{100}\right)\times8

= 28 + 8(-0.22)

= 28 – 1.76

= 26.24

Question 6(iii)

6(iii)Quadratic EquationsEasy4 Marks

The difference of two natural numbers is 5 and sum of their reciprocals is \frac{3}{10}. Find the two numbers.

Answer

Let the numbers be x and x + 5.

\frac{1}{\mathrm{x}}+\frac{1}{\mathrm{x}+5}=\frac{3}{10}

⇒ \frac{2\mathrm{x}+5}{\mathrm{x}(\mathrm{x}+5)}=\frac{3}{10}

⇒ 10(2x + 5) = 3x(x + 5)

⇒ 20x + 50 = 3x² + 15x

⇒ 3x² − 5x − 50 = 0

⇒ 3x² + 10x − 15x − 50 = 0

⇒ x(3x + 10) − 5(3x + 10) = 0

⇒ (x − 5)(3x + 10) = 0

x = 5 or x = \frac{-10}{3}

Since x is natural, x = 5.

The other number = x + 5 = 10.

Therefore, the numbers are 5 and 10.

Question 7(i)

7(i)Heights and DistancesEasy4 Marks

A flagpole is erected at the top of a building. The angle of elevation of the top and foot of the flagpole from a point 100 m away, on the same level as that of the foot of the building, are 33° and 31° respectively. Find the height of the flagpole. Give your answer correct to the nearest metre.

A flagpole is erected at the top of a building. The angle of elevation of the top and foot of the flagpole from a point 100 m away, on the same level as that of the foot of the building, are 33° and 31° respectively

Answer

Let height of building (BC) = h m and height of flagpole (CD) = x m.

tan 31° = \frac{\mathrm{h}}{100}

h = 100 tan 31° = 60.09 m

tan 33° = \frac{\mathrm{h}+\mathrm{x}}{100}

h + x = 100 tan 33° = 64.94 m

x = 64.94 − 60.09

= 4.85 m

≈ 5 m

Therefore, the height of the flagpole is 5 m.

Question 7(ii)

7(ii)Measures Of Central TendencyEasy6 Marks

Using a graph paper, draw an ogive for the following distribution which shows a record of weight in kilograms of 100 students.

Weight (in kg) Number of students
35–40 4
40–45 6
45–50 10
50–55 24
55–60 26
60–65 17
65–70 8
70–75 5

Use your ogive to estimate the following:

(a) the median weight of the students.

(b) percentage of students whose weight is 60 kg or more.

(c) the weight above which 20% of the students lie.

Answer

The cumulative-frequency table for the given continuous distribution is:

Weight (in kg) Number of students Cumulative frequency
35–40 4 4
40–45 6 10
45–50 10 20
50–55 24 44
55–60 26 70
60–65 17 87
65–70 8 95
70–75 5 100

Using a graph paper, draw an ogive for the following distribution which shows a record of weight in kilograms of 100 students

(a) Total number of students, N = 100

Median position = \frac{\mathrm{N}}{2} = \frac{100}{2} = 50

From the ogive, the median weight is approximately 56 kg.

(b) Cumulative frequency at 60 kg = 70

Number of students weighing 60 kg or more = 100 − 70 = 30

Percentage = \frac{30}{100}\times100 = 30%

Therefore, 30% of the students weigh 60 kg or more.

(c) Number of students above the required weight = 20% of 100 = 20

Therefore, the cumulative frequency below the required weight = 100 − 20 = 80.

From the ogive, the weight corresponding to cumulative frequency 80 is approximately 63 kg.

Therefore, the weight above which 20% of the students lie is approximately 63 kg.

Question 8(i)

8(i)BankingEasy3 Marks

Rohit and Vinay both opened a recurring deposit account in a bank for 2 years at 8% simple interest. Vinay deposited ₹ 300 per month. On maturity, Rohit’s interest was ₹ 800 more than Vinay’s interest.

Find:

(a) interest earned by Vinay.

(b) sum deposited by Rohit every month.

Answer

(a) Time = 2 years = 24 months

Rate of interest = 8% per annum

Monthly deposit made by Vinay = ₹ 300

Interest = \frac{\mathrm{P}\times\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{n}+1)}{2}\times\frac{\mathrm{r}}{12\times100}

⇒ Interest = \frac{300\times24\times25}{2}\times\frac{8}{1200}

⇒ Interest = 300 × 300 × \frac{8}{1200}

⇒ Interest = ₹ 600

Therefore, interest earned by Vinay is ₹ 600.

(b) Interest earned by Rohit = ₹ 600 + ₹ 800 = ₹ 1400

Let Rohit deposit ₹ P per month.

⇒ 1400 = \frac{\mathrm{P}\times24\times25}{2}\times\frac{8}{1200}

⇒ 1400 = 2P

⇒ P = \frac{1400}{2} = ₹ 700

Therefore, Rohit deposits ₹ 700 per month.

Question 8(ii)

8(ii)Arithmetic And Geometric ProgressionEasy3 Marks

The fourth term of a Geometric Progression (G.P.) is 16 and its seventh term is 128. Find its:

(a) common ratio

(b) first term

Answer

For a G.P., nth term = arⁿ⁻¹.

Given,

Fourth term: ar³ = 16 …(1)

Seventh term: ar⁶ = 128 …(2)

(a) Dividing equation (2) by equation (1):

\frac{\mathrm{a}\mathrm{r}^{6}}{\mathrm{a}\mathrm{r}^{3}}=\frac{128}{16}

⇒ r³ = 8

⇒ r = ∛8 = 2

Therefore, the common ratio is 2.

(b) Substituting r = 2 in equation (1):

a(2)³ = 16

⇒ 8a = 16

⇒ a = \frac{16}{8} = 2

Therefore, the first term is 2.

Question 8(iii)

8(iii)ReflectionModerate4 Marks

Use graph sheet for this question. Take 2 cm = 1 unit along both x and y axis. Graphically represent parallelogram OABC, where O(0, 0), A(2, 3), B(5, 3) and C(3, 0).

Reflect OABC :

(a) on the x-axis and name its image as ODEC.

(b) through the origin and name its image as OIJH.

(c) on the y-axis and name its image as OFGH.

Answer

Graphically represent parallelogram OABC

From graph, on reflecting O, A, B, C on x-axis we get,

O(0, 0) ⇒ O(0, 0)

A(2, 3) ⇒ D(2, -3)

B(5, 3) ⇒ E(5, -3)

C(3, 0) ⇒ C(3, 0)

(b) From graph, on reflecting O, A, B, C trough origin we get,

O(0, 0) ⇒ O(0, 0)

A(2, 3) ⇒ I(-2, -3)

B(5, 3) ⇒ J(-5, -3)

C(3, 0) ⇒ H(-3, 0)

(c) From graph, on reflecting O, A, B, C on y-axis we get,

O(0, 0) ⇒ O(0, 0)

A(2, 3) ⇒ F(-2, 3)

B(5, 3) ⇒ G(-5, 3)

C(3, 0) ⇒ H(-3, 0)

Question 9(i)

9(i)Linear InequationsEasy3 Marks

Solve the following inequation, write the solution set and represent it on the real number line.

−1 < \frac{2\mathrm{x}-3}{3} − \frac{\mathrm{x}}{5} ≤ 1, x ∈ R

Answer

−1 < \frac{2\mathrm{x}-3}{3} − \frac{\mathrm{x}}{5} ≤ 1

Taking LCM 15:

−1 < \frac{10\mathrm{x}-15-3\mathrm{x}}{15} ≤ 1

⇒ −1 < \frac{7\mathrm{x}-15}{15} ≤ 1

Solving the left-hand inequality:

−15 < 7x − 15

⇒ 0 < 7x

⇒ x > 0

Solving the right-hand inequality:

7x − 15 ≤ 15

⇒ 7x ≤ 30

⇒ x ≤ \frac{30}{7}

Therefore, 0 < x ≤ \frac{30}{7}.

Solution set = \left(0,\frac{30}{7}\right]

Solve the following inequation, write the solution set and represent it on the real number line

Question 9(ii)

9(ii)Equation Of Straight LineEasy3 Marks

Use the following graph and answer the given questions :

Use the following graph and answer the given questions

(a) Write the co-ordinates of points A, B and C.

(b) Find the equation of a line passing through the mid-point of AC and parallel to AB.

Answer

(a) From the graph:

A(4, 8), B(−1, 2) and C(6, 2).

(b) Mid-point of AC = \left(\frac{4+6}{2},\frac{8+2}{2}\right)

⇒ Mid-point of AC = (5, 5)

Slope of AB = \frac{8-2}{4-(-1)}

⇒ Slope of AB = \frac{6}{5}

The required line is parallel to AB, so its slope is also 6/5.

Using the point-slope form through (5, 5):

y − 5 = \frac{6}{5}(x − 5)

⇒ 5(y − 5) = 6(x − 5)

⇒ 5y − 25 = 6x − 30

⇒ 6x − 5y − 5 = 0

Therefore, the required equation is 6x − 5y − 5 = 0.

Question 9(iii)

9(iii)MensurationEasy4 Marks

A solid wooden toy is prepared by joining a cone, a cylinder and a sphere, as shown in the given diagram. The radius of each of the three solids is 7 cm and heights of each of the cone and the cylinder is 24 cm.

A solid wooden toy is prepared by joining a cone, a cylinder and a sphere, as shown in the given diagram

Find :

(a) the total surface area of the given solid.

(b) the cost of painting the total surface at the rate of ₹ 0.50 per cm2.

Answer

Given, radius r = 7 cm and height h = 24 cm.

Slant height of the cone:

l = √(r² + h²)

⇒ l = √(7² + 24²)

⇒ l = √(49 + 576)

⇒ l = √625 = 25 cm

(a) Total surface area of the sphere = 4πr²

⇒ 4 × \frac{22}{7} × 7² = 616 cm²

Total surface area of the cylinder = 2πr(h + r)

⇒ 2 × \frac{22}{7} × 7 × (24 + 7) = 1364 cm²

Total surface area of the cone = πr(r + l)

⇒ \frac{22}{7} × 7 × (7 + 25) = 704 cm²

Total surface area of the toy = 616 + 1364 + 704 = 2684 cm²

Therefore, the total surface area is 2684 cm².

(b) Cost of painting = 2684 × ₹ 0.50 = ₹ 1342

Therefore, the cost of painting is ₹ 1342.

Question 10(i)

10(i)Ratio And ProportionEasy3 Marks

If x = \frac{5\mathrm{a}\mathrm{b}}{\mathrm{a}-\mathrm{b}}, a ≠ b,

(a) Find: \frac{\mathrm{x}}{\mathrm{a}}

(b) Using properties of proportion, find: \frac{\mathrm{x}+\mathrm{a}}{\mathrm{x}-\mathrm{a}}

Answer

Given, x = \frac{5\mathrm{a}\mathrm{b}}{\mathrm{a}-\mathrm{b}}

(a) Dividing both sides by a:

\frac{\mathrm{x}}{\mathrm{a}}=\frac{1}{\mathrm{a}}\left(\frac{5\mathrm{a}\mathrm{b}}{\mathrm{a}-\mathrm{b}}\right)

⇒ \frac{\mathrm{x}}{\mathrm{a}}=\frac{5\mathrm{b}}{\mathrm{a}-\mathrm{b}}

(b) Applying componendo and dividendo:

\frac{\mathrm{x}+\mathrm{a}}{\mathrm{x}-\mathrm{a}}=\frac{5\mathrm{b}+(\mathrm{a}-\mathrm{b})}{5\mathrm{b}-(\mathrm{a}-\mathrm{b})}

⇒ \frac{\mathrm{x}+\mathrm{a}}{\mathrm{x}-\mathrm{a}}=\frac{\mathrm{a}+4\mathrm{b}}{6\mathrm{b}-\mathrm{a}}

Question 10(ii)

10(ii)ProbabilityEasy3 Marks

A survey was conducted on 300 families having 2 children each. The results obtained are given below.

Number of girl child Number of families
2 95
1 165
0 40
Total 300

If one family is selected at random, find the probability that it will have:

(a) one girl child

(b) one or more girl child

(c) no boy child

Answer

(a) Total number of families = 300

Let E be the event of selecting a family with one girl child.

Number of favourable outcomes = 165

P(E) = \frac{\mathrm{Number of favourable outcomes}}{\mathrm{Total number of outcomes}}

P(E) = \frac{165}{300}

P(E) = \frac{11}{20}

Hence, the probability of selecting a family with one girl child is \frac{11}{20}.

(b) Let A be the event of selecting a family with one or more girl child.

Number of favourable outcomes = 165 + 95 = 260

P(A) = \frac{260}{300}

P(A) = \frac{13}{15}

Hence, the probability of selecting a family with one or more girl child is \frac{13}{15}.

(c) Let B be the event of selecting a family with no boy child.

A family has no boy child when it has two girl children.

Number of favourable outcomes = 95

P(B) = \frac{95}{300}

P(B) = \frac{19}{60}

Hence, the probability of selecting a family with no boy child is \frac{19}{60}.

Question 10(iii)

10(iii)CirclesEasy4 Marks

In the given figure ‘O’ is the centre of the circle. PQ is a tangent to the circle at B and AB = AC. If ∠CBQ = 40°, find the unknown angles x, y, z and w.

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Answer

Given, ∠CBQ = 40°

In a circle, the angle between a tangent and a chord through the point of contact is equal to the angle in the opposite (alternate) segment of the circle.

∠BAC = ∠CBQ = 40°

x = 40°

Since, AB = AC.

∠ABC = ∠BCA [Angles opposite to equal sides of a triangle are equal]

In triangle ABC,

∠ABC + ∠BAC + ∠BCA = 180°

2∠ABC + 40° = 180°

2∠ABC = 180° – 40°

2∠ABC = 140°

∠ABC = 70°.

We know that,

The angle which an arc subtends at the center is double that which it subtends at any point on the remaining part of the circumference.

∠BOC = 2∠BAC

y = 2x

y = 80°.

In triangle OBC,

OB = OC (Radii of same circle)

∠OBC = ∠OCB (Angles opposite to equal sides in a triangle are equal)

By angle sum property of triangle,

∠OBC + ∠OCB + ∠BOC = 180°

2∠OBC + 80° = 180°

2∠OBC = 100°

∠OBC = 50°

From figure,

w = ∠ABC – ∠OBC = 70° – 50° = 20°.

We know that,

Sum of opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral is 180°.

In cyclic quadrilateral ABCD,

∠ABC + ∠ADC = 180°

70° + z = 180°

z = 180° – 70° = 110°.

Hence, x = 40°, y = 80°, z = 110°, w = 20°.