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Madhyamik Class 10 Mathematics Solved Paper 2023

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Madhyamik Class 10 Mathematics Solved Paper 2023

MATHEMATICS

Time: 3 Hours 15 Minutes

(First 15 Minutes for reading the question paper only, 3 Hours for writing)

Full Marks: For Regular Candidates – 90

For External Candidates – 100


[The answers to questions nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4 are to be written at the beginning of the answer- script mentioning the question numbers in the serial order. Necessary calculation and drawing must be given on the right-hand side by drawing margins on the first few pages of the answer script. Tables and calculators of any type are not allowed. Approximate value of π may be taken as 22\over7  if necessary. Graph paper will be supplied if required. Arithmetic problems may be solved by the algebraic method.]

[Alternative question no. 11 is given for visually impaired candidates on page no. 15]

[Additional Question No. 16 is only for external candidates on page no. 16]


Figures in the margin indicate full marks for each question
Special credits will be given for answers which are brief and to the point.
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Question – 1
Choose the correct answer from the following questions: [1 × 6 = 6]  
1 (i)

Three friends A, B, and C started a business with capitals ₹ x, 2x and y respectively, at the end of the term profit is ₹ z, then the share of the profit of A is

(a) ₹ frac{text{xz}}{text{3x+y}}

(b) ₹ frac{text{2xz}}{text{3x+y}}

(c) ₹ frac{text{z}}{text{2x+y}}

(d) ₹ frac{text{xyz}}{text{3x+y}}

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Answer

(a) ₹ frac{text{xz}}{text{3x+y}}

Explanation

Ratio of the share = x : 2x : y

Total amount = x + 2x + y = 3x + y

Profit = z

A’s profit shares = text{text{x}}over text{text{3x + y}} × z

= frac{text{xz}}{text{3x+y}}

1 (ii)

Number of solutions of equation x2 =  x is

(a) 1

(b) 2

(c) 0

(d) 3

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Answer

(b) 2

Explanation

x2 =  x

or, x2 –  x = 0

or, x(x – 1) = 0

or, x = 0 and 1

1 (iii)

If two circles touch each other internally, then the number of common tangents of the circles are

(a) 1

(b) 2

(c) 3

(d) 4

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Answer

(a) 1

Explanation

When two circles touch each other internally, a single common tangent can be drawn. This tangent touches both circles at their common point of contact.

1 (iv)

For any value of θ the maximum value of 5 + 4 sin θ is

(a) 9

(b) 1

(c) 0

(d) 5

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Answer

(a) 9

Explanation

5 + 4 sin θ [ax value of sin θ = 1]

= 5 + 4 × 1

= 9

1 (v)

If the ratio of the volumes of two solid spheres is 27 : 8, then the ratio of their curved surface area is

(a) 1 : 2

(b) 9 : 4

(c) 1 : 8

(d) 1 : 16

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Answer

(b) 9 : 4

Explanation

Given ratio of volumes = 27 : 8

or, 4over 3πr1³ : 4over 3πr2³ = 27 : 8

or, r1³ : r2³ = 27 : 8

or, r: r2 = 3 : 2

Ratio of volumes = 4πr1² : 4πr2²

= r1² : r2²

= 3² : 2² = 9 : 4

1 (vi)

Three values ​​of a variable are 4, 5 and 7, if their frequencies are p – 2, p + 1 and p – 1 respectively and the Mean is 5.4, then the value of p is:

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Answer

(d) 4

Explanation

Mean = frac{∑text{fx}}{∑text{f}}

or, 5.4 = frac{4(p – 2) + 5(p + 1) + 7(p – 1)}{(p – 2) + (p + 1) + (p – 1)}

or, 5.4 = frac{text{6p – 10}}{text{3p – 2}}

or, 16p – 10 = 5.4 (3p – 2)

or, 16p – 16.2p = -10.8 + 10

or, 0.2p = 0.8

or, p = 4

Question – 2
Fill up the blanks (any five): [1 × 5 = 5]
2 (i)

The annual rate of compound interest is r% and if the first year principal is P, then the 2nd year principal is ___.

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Answer

P(1 + rover100)

Explanation:

After one year, amount = Principal × (1 + rover100).

This amount becomes the 2nd year principal.

2 (ii)

If mean proportional of (a2bc) and (4bc) is x, then the value of x is _____.

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Answer

± 2abc

Explanation

text{a²bc}over text{x}=text{x} over text{4bc}

or, x² = 4a²b²c²

or, x = √4a²b²c² = ± 2abc

2 (iii)

If tan θ cos 60° = frac{sqrt{3}}{2} then the value of sin(θ – 15°) is _____.

WBBSEClass XMathematics20222023Moderate
Answer

1over√2.

Explanation

tan θ cos 60° = frac{sqrt{3}}{2}

or, tan θ × 1over 2 = frac{sqrt{3}}{2}

or, tan θ = √3

or, tan θ = tan 60º

or, θ = 60º

sin(θ – 15°) = sin(60º – 15°)

= sin 45°

= 1over√2

2 (iv)

If ∠A and ∠B are complementary then ∠A + ∠B = _____

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Answer

90º

Explanation

Two angles are called complementary angles if the sum of their measures is 90 degrees.

So, by definition:

∠A and ∠B are complementary

⇒ ∠A + ∠B = 90°.

Example: If ∠A = 30°, then ∠B = 60°.

30° + 60° = 90°.

Therefore, the answer is 90°.

2 (vi)

The median of the numbers 8, 15, 10, 11, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 16 is _____.

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Answer

11

Explanation

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11, 13, 15, 16

Here n = 9, which is odd

Median = n + 1over 2 th Observation

= 9 + 1over 2 th Observation

= 10over 2 th Observation

= 5th Observation = 11

2 (vi)

The shape of a pencil with one end sharpened is the combination of a and a _____.

WBBSEClass XMathematics20222023Easy
Answer

Cone and Cylinder

Question – 3
Write True or False (any five): [1 × 5 = 5] 
3 (i)

State True or False: In the compound interest if the rate of interest in the first three years is r1,%, r2%, 2r3% respectively, then the amount for the principal P at the end of three years is  P big(1+ frac{ r_{1} }{100}) big(1+ frac{ r_{2} }{100}) big(1+ frac{ r_{3}}{100})

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Answer

True

Explanation

In the compound interest if the rate of interest in the first three years is r1,%, r2%, 2r3% respectively, then the amount for the principal P at the end of three years is  P big(1+ frac{ r_{1} }{100}) big(1+ frac{ r_{2} }{100}) big(1+ frac{ r_{3}}{100})

3 (ii)

State True or False: The values ​​of cos 36° and sin 54° are equal.

WBBSEClass XMathematics20222023Easy
Answer

True

Explanation

sin 54°

= sin (90° – 36°)

= cos 36°

3 (iii)

State True or False: One tangent can be drawn on a circle from an external point.

WBBSEClass XMathematics20222023Easy
Answer

False

Explanation

This statement is false. As maximum of two tangents can be drawn on a circle from an external point

3 (iv)

State True or False: The compound ratio of 2ab : c², bc : a² and ca : 2b2 is 1 : 1.

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Answer

True

Explanation

2ab : c², bc : a² and ca : 2b2

= (ab × bc × ca) : (c² × a² × b²)

= c² × a² × b² : c² × a² × b² = 1 : 1

3 (v)

State True or False: If the numerical values ​​of the curved surface area and volume of a sphere are equal, then the radius will be 3 units.

WBBSEClass XMathematics20222023Moderate
Answer

True

Explanation

CSA of sphere = Volume of Sphere

4πr² = 4over3πr³

or, 1 = 1over3r

or, r = 3 units

3 (vi)

State True or False: The Mode of the data 5, 2, 4, 3, 5, 2, 5, 2, 5, 2 is 2.

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Answer

False

Explanation

the mode is 2 as well as 5

Question – 4
Answer the following questions (any ten): [2 × 10 = 20]
4 (i)

Find the rate of simple interest per annum when the interest of some money in 5 years will be frac{2}{5} part of its principal.

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Answer

Let the principal be P

SI = 2over 5 of principal = 2over 5 P

time (t) = 5 years

Rate = text{SI} × 100over text{P × t} = {2over 5}text{P} × 100over text{P} × 5 = 8%

4 (ii)

In a business capitals of A and B are in the ratio frac{1}{7} : frac{1}{4} If they make a profit of ₹ 11,000 at the end of the year, calculate the share of their profit.

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Answer

Ratio of capital = frac{1}{7} : frac{1}{4}

= 4 : 7

Sum of ratio = 4 + 7 = 11

Profit of A = frac{4}{11} × 11000 = ₹ 4000

Profit of B = frac{7}{11} × 11000 = ₹ 7000

4 (iii)

If the sum of the roots of the equation x² – x = k(2x – 1) is 2, then find the value of K.

WBBSEClass XMathematics20222023Moderate
Answer

 – x = k(2x – 1)

or, x² – x = 2kx – k

or, x² – (2k + 1)x + k = 0

Sum of roots = α + β = 2k + 1

ATP : 2k + 1 = 0

k = –frac{1}{2}

4 (iv)

Find out the ratio of the sum and the product of two roots of the equation 7x² − 66x + 27 = 0.

WBBSEClass XMathematics20222023Easy
Answer

Sum of roots (α + β) = 66over 7

Produt of root (α β) = 27over 7

Ratio of the sum and the product of two roots

= 66over 7 : 27over 7

= 66 : 27

= 22 : 9

4 (iv)

If b ∝ a³ and a increase in the ratio of 2 : 3, then find in what ratio b will be increasesed .

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Answer

b ∝ a³

or, b = ka³

b1 : b2 = ka1³ : ka2³

or, b1 : b2 = 2³ : 3³ = 8 : 27

Hence, b must increase in ratio 8 : 27

4 (v)

AB and CD are two chords of a circle. If we extend BA and DC, they intersect each other at point P. Prove that ∠PCB = ∠PAD.

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Answer

Given, AB and CD are two chords of a circle

AB and CD are two chords of a circle. If we extend BA and DC, they intersect each other at point P

ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral,

So, the opposite angles in a cyclic quadrilateral is equal to 180°

⇒ ∠BCD + ∠BAD = 180°

⇒ ∠BAD = 180° – ∠BCD

⇒ ∠BAD = 180° – ∠PCB — (i) [∵ ∠BCD = ∠PCB]

From the fig, ∠PAD + ∠BAD = 180° (Linear pair)

⇒ ∠PAD = 180° – ∠BAD

From the equation (i)

⇒ ∠PAD = 180° – (180° – ∠PCB)

∴ ∠PAD = ∠PCB (Proved)

4 (vi)

In ΔABC, L and M are two points on the sides AC and BC respectively such that LM || AB and AL are (x – 2) units, AC = 2x + 3 units, BM = (x – 3) units and BC = 2x units. Determine the value of x.

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Answer

In ΔABC, L and M are two points on the sides AC and BC respectively such that LM || AB and AL are (x - 2) units, AC = 2x + 3 units, BM = (x – 3) units and BC = 2x units

AL = x – 2

AC = 2x + 3

BM = x – 3

BC = 2x

ΔMCL ∼ ΔBCA

text{AL}over text{AC} = text{BM}over text{BC}

or, text{x – 2}over text{2x + 3} = text{x – 3}over text{2x}

or, 2x² – 4x = 2x² – 6x + 3x – 9

or, – 4x + 6x – 3x =-9

or, x = 9

4 (vii)

Two circles touch each other externally at point C. A direct common tangent AB touches the two circles at points A and B. Find the value of ∠ACB.

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Answer

Given X and Y are two circles touch each other externally at C. AB is the common tangent to the circles X and Y at point A and B respectively.

Two circles touch each other externally at point C

To find: ∠ACB

Proof: Let P be a point on AB such that, PC is at right angles to the line joining the centers of the circles.

Note that, PC is a common tangent to both circles.

This is because the tangent is perpendicular to the radius at the point of contact for any circle.

Let ∠PAC = α and ∠PBC = β.

PA = PC [lengths of the tangents from an external point C]

In a triangle CAP, ∠PAC = ∠ACP = α

Similarly, PB = CP and ∠PCB = ∠CBP = β.

Now in the triangle ACB:

∠CAB + ∠CBA + ∠ACB = 180° [sum of the interior angles in a triangle]

α + β + (α + β) = 180° (Since ∠ACB = ∠ACP + ∠PCB = α + β).

2α + 2β = 180°

⇒  α + β = 90°

∴ ∠ACB = α + β = 90°

4 (viii)

If tan 2A = cot(A – 30°), then find the value of sec(A + 20°)

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Answer

tan2A = cot(A − 30°),

We have tan2A = cot(A − 30°)

⇒ cot(90° − 2A) = cot(A − 30°),

⇒ (90° − 2A) = (A − 30°),

⇒ A = 40°

∴ Sec (A + 20°) = 40° + 20°

Sec (60°) = 2

4 (ix)

If tan θ = frac{8}{15} find the value of sin θ.

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Answer

tan θ = frac{8}{15}

⇒ p = 8k and b = 15k

Pythagoras theorem: h² = p² + b²

or, h² = (8k)² + (15k)²

or, h² = 289k²

or, h = 17

∴ sin θ = 8/17

4 (x)

If the volume of a right circular cone is V cubic unit, the base area is A sq. unit and the height is H unit, then find the value of frac{AH}{3V}

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Answer

V = 1over3πr²H

or, V = 1over3AH   (∵ A = πr²)

or, 3 = text{AH}over text{V}

or, text{AH}over text{3V} = 1

4 (xi)

Find the ratio of the volumes of a solid right circular cylinder and a solid right circular cone of equal radii and equal heights.

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Answer

Volume of circular cylinder = πr²h

or, Volume of cone = 1over 3πr²h

Ratio = Vcylinder : Vcone

= πr²h : 1over 3πr²h

= 1 : 1over 3 = 3 : 1

4 (xii)

If 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, x are in increasing order and their mean and median are equal, then find the value of x.

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Answer

Numbers in ascending order are 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, x

Mean = 6 + 8 + 10 + 12 + 13 + xover 6 = 49 + xover 6

No. of terms (n) (even)

Median = {text{n}over2} text{term} +{text{n}over2} + 1 text{term}over 2 

= {6over2} text{term} +({6over2} + 1) text{term}over 2 

= 3^{rd} text{term} +4^{th} text{term}over 2 

= 10 + 12over 2  = 11

ATP: Mean = Median

or, 49 + text{x}over 6 = 11

or, x = 17

Question – 5
Answer any one questions: [5]
5 (i)

The number of smokers is decreasing at the rate of 6 frac{1}{4} % per year due to publicity of anti-smoking. If at present the number of smokers in a town is 22500, find the number of smokers of that town 2 years ago.

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Answer

Amount (A) = ₹ 22500

Principal = P

Rate (r) = 61over 4 %

time (n) = 2

A = P (1 – text{r}over 100)n

or, 22500 = P(1 – 25over 4 × 100)2

or, 22500 = P(15over 16)2

or, 22500 = P15over 16 × 15over 16

or, P =  22500 × 16over 15 × 16over 15

or, p = 25600

Thus, 2 years ago there were 25600 smokers.

5 (ii)

In a partnership business, the ratio of the capital of three friends is 6: 4 : 3. After 4 months 1st friend withdraws his half of the capital and after 8 more months total profit is ₹ 61,050. Find the share of the profit of three friends.

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Answer

Let the capital of A = 6x

Let the capital of B = 4x

Let the capital of C = 3x

Half of 6x = 3x

Ratio of capital with respect to 1 month:

= [(6x × 4) + (3x × 8)]: (4x × 12): (3x × 12)

= (24x + 24x): 48x: 36x

= 48x: 48x: 36x

= 4:4:3

Total profit = ₹ 61,050

Profit of A = Share of A × total profit

= 4over 11 × 61050 = ₹ 22200

Profit of A = ₹ 22200

Similarly, Profit of B = ₹ 22200 (since the ratio of B is same as A)

Profit of C = 3 × 5550 = ₹ 16650

Question – 6
Answer any one question : [3]
6 (i)

Solve: frac{x-3}{x+3}frac{x+3}{x-3} + 6 frac{6}{7} = 0

WBBSEClass XMathematics20222023Moderate
Answer

text{x² – 6x + 9 – (x² + 6x + 9)}over x² – 9 + 48over 7 = 0

or, – text{12x}over text{x² – 9} + 48over 7 = 0

or, -84x + 48x² – 432 = 0

or, -7x + 4x² – 36 = 0

or, 4x² – 7x – 36 = 0

or, 4x² – (16x – 9x) – 36 = 0

or, 4x² – 16x + 9x – 36 = 0

or, 4x(x – 4) + 9(x – 4) = 0

or, (x – 4)(4x + 9) = 0

x = 4, -9/4

6 (ii)

If the price of 1 dozen pens is reduced by ₹ 6, then 3 more pens will be got for ₹ 30. Calculate the price of 1 dozen pens before the reduction of price.

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Answer

Let the price of 1 dozen pen at present is ₹ x

∴ In ₹ at present 12over text{x} × 30 pens = 360over text{x} pens are got

If the price is reduced by ₹ 6 per dozen, then it becomes ₹ (x – 6)

Then for Rs 30 we get 12over text{x – 6} × 30 pens = 360over x – 6

As per question, 360over text{x – 6}360over text{x} = 3

or, 360(1over text{x – 6}1over text{x}) = 3

or, 120 {text{x – x + 6}over text{(x – 6)x}} = 1

or, 120 {6over text{(x – 6)x}} = 1

or, 720over text{x² – 6x} = 1

or, x² – 6x – 720 = 0

or, x² – 6x – 720 = 0

or, x² – (30 – 24)x – 720 = 0

or, x² – 30x + 24x – 720 = 0

or, x(x – 30) + 24(x – 30) = 0

or, (x – 30)(x + 24) = 0

either x – 30 = 0 or x + 24 = 0

⇒ x = 30 or x = -24

But the price of pens cannot be negative, so x ≠ -24, hence x = 30

Hence, before the reduction of prices, the price of 1 dozen pens was Rs 30.

Question – 7
Answer any one question: [3]
7 (i)

If x = frac{1}{2-sqrt{3}} and y = frac{1}{2+ sqrt{3} }, then find the value of frac{1}{x+1} + frac{1}{y+1}

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Answer

x = frac{1}{2-sqrt{3}}

or, x + 1 = frac{1}{2-sqrt{3}} + 1

= frac{1 + 2-sqrt{3}}{2-sqrt{3}}

= frac{3 -sqrt{3}}{2-sqrt{3}} × frac{2 +sqrt{3}}{2 + sqrt{3}}

= frac{6 + 3sqrt{3} – 2sqrt{3} – 3}{4 – 3}

= 3 + √3

y = frac{1}{2+sqrt{3}}

y + 1 = frac{1}{2+sqrt{3}} + 1 = 3 – √3

Now, frac{1}{x+1} + frac{1}{y+1}

= frac{1}{3 + √3} + frac{1}{3 – √3}

= frac{3 – √3 + 3 + √3}{9 – 3}

= frac{6}{6} = 1

7 (ii)

If x ∝ y and y ∝ z, then show that frac{x}{yz} + frac{y}{zx} + frac{z}{xy}frac{1}{x} + frac{1}{y} + frac{1}{z}.

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Answer

y ∝ z ⇒ y = k2z — (i)

x ∝ y ⇒ x = k1y ⇒x = k1k2z — (ii)

frac{x}{yz} + frac{y}{zx} + frac{z}{xy} propto frac{1}{x} + frac{1}{y} + frac{1}{z}

or, frac{text{x² + y² + z²}}{xyz}frac{text{yz + xz + xy}}{text{xyz}}

or, frac{text{x² + y² + z²}}{text{yz + xz + xy}} = k

To prove the proportionality for the given expression, the value of frac{text{x² + y² + z²}}{text{yz + xz + xy}} should be non-zero constant.

Now substitute the values of x and y from (i) and (ii),

{k_1}^2{k_2}^2z^2 + {k_2}^2 z^2 + z^2over {k_1}{k_2}z({k_2}z) + k_2 z (z) + z (k_1k_2z)

= ({k_1}^2{k_2}^2 + {k_2}^2  + 1)z^2over {k_1}{k_2}^2 + k_2  + (k_1k_2)z^2

= ({k_1}^2{k_2}^2 + {k_2}^2  + 1)over {k_1}{k_2}^2 + k_2  + (k_1k_2)

= Non – zero constant

Question – 8
Answer any one question: [3]
8 (i)

If frac{text{a²}}{text{b+c}} =frac{text{b²}}{text{c+a}} = frac{text{c²}}{text{a+b}} = 1, then show that frac{1}{text{1+a}} + frac{1}{text{1+b}} + frac{1}{text{1+c}} = 1

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Answer

frac{text{a²}}{text{b + c}} = frac{text{b²}}{text{c + a}} = frac{text{c²}}{text{a + b}} = 1

∴ a2 = b + c ; b2 = c + a ; c2 = a + b

frac{1}{text{1 + a}} + frac{1}{text{1 + b}} + frac{1}{text{1 + c}}

= frac{text{a}}{text{a + a²}} + frac{text{b}}{text{b + b²}} + frac{1}{text{c + c²}}

= frac{text{a}}{text{a + b + c}} + frac{text{b}}{text{b + c + a}} + frac{text{c}}{text{c + a + b}}

= frac{text{a + b + c}}{text{a + b + c}} = 1 (Proved)

8 (ii)

If the fourth and fifth of the five numbers in continued proportion are 54 and 162 respectively, find the first number.

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Answer

Let the continued proportion be a, ak, ak², ak3, ak4

Given: ak3 = 54 — (1) and  ak4 = 162— (2)

Dividing (2) and (1)

k = 3

Put k in eq (1)

ak3 = 54

or, a × 33 = 54

or, a × 27 = 54

or, a = 2

So, first number will be ‘2′.

Question – 9
Answer any one question: [5]
9 (i)

Prove that in a cyclic quadrilateral opposite angle are supplementary.

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Answer

Given: ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral

Prove that in a cyclic quadrilateral opposite angle are supplementary

To prove: ∠ABC + ∠ADC = 2 right angles and ∠BAD + ∠BCD = 2 right angles

Construction: Two diagonals AC and BD are drawn.

Proof: ∠ADB = ∠ACB [angles in the same segment of the circle]

Again, ∠BAC = ∠BDC [angles in the same segment of the circle]

Again, ∠ADC = ∠ADB + ∠BDC

= ∠ACB + ∠BAC

∴ ∠ADC + ∠ABC = ∠ACB + ∠BAC + ∠ABC

∴ ∠ADC + ∠ABC = 2 right angles [∴ sum of three angles of a triangle is 2 right angles]

Similarly we can prove that, ∠BAD + ∠BCD = 2 right angles

9 (ii)

Prove that the tangent to a circle at any point on it is perpendicular to the radius that passes through the point of contact.

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Answer

Given: AB is a tangent at the point P of a circle with center O and OP is a radius through the point P. To prove: OP and AB are perpendicular to each other i.e. OP ⊥ AB.

Prove that the tangent to a circle at any point on

Construction: Any other point Q is taken on the tangent AB, O, Q are joined.

Proof: Any other point on AB except P is outside the circle; ∴ OQ intersects the circle at a point. Let R be the point of intersection.

∴ OR < OQ [∴ R is a point between O, Q]

Again, OR = OP [∴ radii of the same circle]

∴ OP < OQ

∴ The point Q is any point on AB,

∴ OP is the least of all the line segments drawn from the center O to the tangent AB.

Again, the least distance is perpendicular distance.

∴ OP ⊥ AB (proved)

Question – 10
Answer any one question: [3]
10 (i)

ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral. Bisectors of ∠DAB and ∠BCD intersect the circle at X and Y respectively. If O be the centre of the circle, find ∠XOY.

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Answer

Given:  The bisector of ∠DAB and ∠BCD intersect the circle at the points X and Y.

ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral. Bisectors of ∠DAB and ∠BCD intersect the circle at X and Y respectively

To Find : ∠XOY

The angles ∠YAB and ∠YCB subtended by the minor arc YB are on the same segment of the circle.

∴ ∠YAB = ∠YCB = 1over2 ZBCD —- (1) [ ∴ CY is bisector of ∠BCD]

Again, ∠XAY = ∠XAB + ∠YAB

= 1over2 ∠BAD + 1over2 ∠BCD [From (1) we get, ∴ AX is bisector of ∠DAB]

= 1over2 (∠BAD + ∠BCD)

= 1over2 × 180° [∴ ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral]

= 90° ∴ ∠XAY is a semicircular angle.

∴ XY is a diameter and ∠XOY = 180°

10 (ii)

Prove that a cyclic trapezium is an isosceles trapezium.

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Answer

Prove that a cyclic trapezium is an isosceles trapezium

ABCD is a cyclic trapezium of which AD || BC

AB = DC or ABCD is a rectangle and AC = BD.

∠ADC + ∠DCB = 180° [∠ AD || BC and DC is transversal]

Again, ∠BAD + ∠DCB = 180° [∠ ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral]

∴ ∠ADC + ∠DCB = ∠BAD + ∠DCB ∴ ∠ADC = ∠BAD ..

In ∆BAD and ∆ADC, ∠BAD = ∠ADC [From (1) we get]

∠ABD = ∠DCA [∴ Angles in the same segment]

AD is common side

∴ ∆BAD = ∆ADC [A-A-S congruence property]

∴ AB = DC .. ABCD is an isosceles trapezium or a rectangle and AC = BD (Similar part of congruent triangle) [Proved]

Question – 11
Answer any one question: [5]
11 (i)

Draw a right-angled triangle of which two sides containing the right angle have the lengths 5 cm and 6 cm. Now draw an incircle of the triangle.

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Answer

Draw a right angled triangle of which two sides containing the right angle have the lengths

Steps of construction:

  1. Draw a line BC of 6 cm.
  2. At point B draw a right angle.
  3. Take a distance of 5 cm and cut an arc from the point B. This will give the point
  4. Join A to C. This is the right angle triangle ABC.
  5. Draw angle bisector of any two angles say ∠B and ∠C of △ABC and let these intersect at a point say O.
  6. Taking O as centre and OM as radius, draw a circle.
  7. The circle touches the other two sides of triangle. This will be the required in circle of the triangle.
11 (ii)

Construct a square of the equal area of ​​an equilateral triangle of side 7 cm.

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Question – 12
Answer any two questions: [3 × 2 = 6]
12 (i)

If cos θ = frac{x}{sqrt{x²+y²}} , then prove that x sin θ = y cos θ

WBBSEClass XMathematics20222023Moderate
Answer

Cos θ = text{x}over sqrt{text{x² + y²}}

base (b) = x

hypotenuse (h) = sqrt{text{x² + y²}}

Pythagoras Theorem:  p² = h² – b²

or, p² = x² + y² – x²

or, p² = y²

or, p = y

LHS: x sin θ = x text{y}over sqrt{text{x² + y²}}

= y text{x}over sqrt{text{x² + y²}}

= y cos θ RHS 

Hence, x sin θ = y cos θ proved

12 (ii)

Radius of a circle is 7 cm. Find the angle in radians which is subtended by an arc of this circle of length 5.5 cm at the centre of the circle.

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Answer

Length of arc = 5.5 cm

Radius of the circle = 7 cm

Angle substend by arc (θ) = 5.5over 7 = 11over 14 radians

or, Angle substended by arc at the centre

= 11over 14 × 180over π

= 11over 14 × 180 × 7over 22

= 45º or π/4

12 (iii)

Show that text{tan θ + sec θ – 1}over text{tan θ – sec θ + 1} = 1 + text{sin θ}over text{cos θ}

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Answer

LHS: text{tan θ + sec θ – 1}over text{tan θ – sec θ + 1}

= text{(tan θ + sec θ) – (sec² θ – tan² θ)}over text{tan θ – sec θ + 1}

= text{(sec θ + tan θ) – (sec θ + tan θ)(sec θ – tan θ)}over text{tan θ – sec θ + 1}

= text{(sec θ + tan θ)(1 – sec θ + tan θ)}over text{tan θ – sec θ + 1}

= sec θ + tan θ

= 1over text{cos θ} + text{sin θ}over text{cos θ}

= 1 + text{sin θ}over text{cos θ}

Question – 13
Answer any one question: [5]
13 (i)

Angle of elevation of the top of an incomplete tower from a point at a distance 50 m from its foot is 30°. How much should the height of the tower be increased so that the angle of elevation of the top will be 45° from that point?

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Answer

Angle of elevation of the top of an incomplete tower from a point at a distance 50 m from its foot is 30°

In ΔABO

tan 30° = text{AB}over text{OA}

or, 1over √3 = text{AB}over 50

or, AB = 50over √3 = 28.86 m

In ΔAOC,

tan 45° = text{AC}over text{OA}

or, AC = 50 m

Height of the of tower increased = 50 m – 28.86 m

= 21.13 m

13 (ii)

From the roof of the building the angle of depression of the top and foot of the lamp post is 30° and 60° respectively. Find the ratio of the heights of the building and the lamp post.

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Answer

From the roof of the building the angle of depression of the top and foot of the lamp post is 30° and 60° respectively

In ΔEDC, tan 30° = text{ED}over text{DC}

or, 1over √3 = text{AE – AD}over text{CD} — (1)

In ΔEAB,

tan 60° = text{AE}over text{AB}

or, √3 = text{AE}over text{CD} — (2)

Divide (1) by (2),

text{AE – AD}over text{AE} = 1over √3 × 1over √3

or, {text{AE}over text{AE}} – {text{AD}over text{AE}} = 1over 3

or, 1 – {text{AD}over text{AE}} = 1over 3

or, {text{AD}over text{AE}} = 1 – 1over 3

or, {text{AD}over text{AE}} = 2over 3

or, {text{BC}over text{AE}} = 2over 3

or, {text{AE}over text{BC}} = 2over 3

The ratio of the heights of building and lamp post = 3 : 2

Question – 14
Answer any two questions: [4 × 2 = 8]
14 (i)

Two solid spheres with radii of 1 cm and 6 cm lengths are melted and a hollow sphere with an outer radius of 9 cm is made. Determine the inner radius of the new hollow sphere.

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Answer

Volume of sphere = 4over3πr³

Total volume of two sphere = 4over3π(1³ + 6³)

Let internal radius of hollow sphere = r cm

Volume of the iron of this sphere = 4over3π(9³ – r³)

According to the question,

4over3π(1³ + 6³) = 4over3π(9³ – r³)

or, (1³ + 6³) = (9³ – r³)

or, r³ = 9³ – 1³ – 6³ = 512

or, r³ = 8³

or, r = 8 cm

14 (ii)

The height of a right circular cone is twice the radius of the base. If the height were seven times the diameter of the base then the volume of the cone would have been 539 cu cm more. Find the height of the cone.

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Answer

Let, radius of cylinder = r and the height of cylinder = 2r

If its height be 7 times its diameter, new height of cylinder = 14r

Case – 1: Volume = 1over 3 2πr²h

= 1over 3 × 2 × 22over 7 × r² × 2r

= 44r³over 21

Case – 2:  Radius = r, Height = 14r

Volume = 1over 3 πr²h

= 1over 3 × 2 × 22over 7 × r² × 14r

= 308r³over 21

According to the Question,

14over 3 × πr³ – 2over 3 × πr³ = 539

or, 4πr³ = 539

or, 4 × 22over 7 × r³ = 539

or, r³ = 539 × 7over 22 × 4

or, r³ = 7 × 7 × 7 over 2 × 2 × 2

or, r = 7over 2 = 3.5 cm

Given Height is twice of the radius,

H = r × 2 = 3.5 × 2 = 7 cm

14 (iii)

The curved surface area of ​​a right circular cylindrical wooden log of uniform density is 440 sq. decimeters. The weight of 1 cubic decimeter of wood is 3 kg and the weight of a log is 18.48 quintals. Find the diameter of the log.

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Answer

Given:

  • Curved surface area = 440 sq. decimeters
  • Density of the wood = 3 kg per cubic decimeter
  • Weight of the log = 18.48 quintals (1 quintal = 100 kg)

Convert the weight of the log to kilograms:

Weight of the log = 18.48 × 100 = 1848 kg

Formula for the curved surface area (CSA) of a cylinder:

CSA = 2πrh

Given that CSA = 440:

2πrh = 440 — (1)

Volume of the cylinder:

Volume = πr²h

Weight of the log = Volume × Density

1848 = πr²h × 3

πr²h = 616 — (2)

Divide the second equation by the first:

πr²h over 2πrh = 616 over 440

r over 2 = 14 over 10

r = 2.8 decimeters

Diameter = 2r = 2 × 2.8 = 5.6 decimeters

Therefore, the diameter of the log is 5.6 decimeters.

Question – 15
Answer any two questions: [4 × 2 = 8]
15 (i)

If the arithmetic mean and total frequency of the following distribution are 50 and 120 respectively, then find the value of f1 and f2:

Class Frequency
0 – 20 17
20 – 40 f1
40 – 60 32
60 – 80 f2
80 – 100 19
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Answer
Class x f fx
0 – 20 10 17 170
20 – 40 30 f1 30f1
40 – 60 50 32 1600
60 – 80 70 f2 70f2
80 – 100 90 19 1710
Total 68 + f1 + f2 3480 + 30f1 + 70f2

Σf = 120

or, 68 + f1 + f2 = 120

or, f1 + f2 = 120 – 68

or, f1 + f2 = 52 — (1)

Σfx = mean × Σf

or, 3480 + 30f1 + 70f2 = 50 × 120

or, 30f1 + 70f2 = 2520

or, 3f1 + 7f2 = 252 — (2)

Solving (1) and (2), we get

f1 = 28

and  f2 = 24

Hence, the values of f1 and f2 are 28 and 24.

15 (ii)

Construct the table of cumulative frequency (greater than type) and draw the ogive from the following frequency distribution :

Class Frequency
0 – 10 7
10 – 20 10
20 – 30 23
30 – 40 50
40 – 50 6
50 – 60 4
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Answer
Class Cummulative Frequency
Greater than 0 100
Greater than 10 93
Greater than 20 83
Greater than 30 60
Greater than 40 10
Greater than 50 4
Greater than 60 0

Construct the table of cumulative frequency (greater than type) and draw the ogive from the following frequency distribution

15 (iii)

Find the mode of the following frequency distribution :

Class Frequency
50 – 59 5
60 – 69 20
70 – 79 40
80 – 89 50
90 – 99 30
100 – 109 6
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Answer
Class Class boundary Frequency
50 – 59 49.5 – 59.5 5
60 – 69 59.5 – 69.5 20
70 – 79 69.5 – 79.5 40
80 – 89 79.5 – 89.5 50
90 – 99 89.5 – 99.5 30
100 – 109 99.5 – 109.5 6

Modal class = 79.5 – 89.5

  • = 79.5
  • =  50
  • = 40
  • = 30
  • =  10

Mode = 79.5 + (50 – 40over 2×50 – 40 – 30) × 10

= 79.5 + (10over 30) × 10

= 79.5 + (100over 30)

= 82.833

Question – 11 (B)
[Alternative Question for Sightless Candidates]
11 (i)

Describe the process of drawing an incircle of a right-angled triangle.

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Answer

The process of drawing an incircle of a right-angled triangle

  1. Make a right-angled triangle (one angle should be 90°).
  2. Cut two angles of the triangle into half using a compass (for example, angle at A and angle at C).
  3. The two bisectors will meet at a point inside the triangle. This point is called the incenter.
  4. From the incenter, draw a straight line to one side of the triangle so that it meets the side at 90°. The length of this line is the radius of the circle.
  5. Place the compass on the incenter, set its length equal to the radius, and draw a circle.
11 (ii)

Describe the method of construction of a square of the equal area of ​​an equilateral triangle.

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Answer

Construction Procedure:

(i) I drew a triangle ABC, of which AB, BC, and CA are 7 cm, 6 cm, and 3 cm, respectively.

(ii) I drew a rectangle EFCG whose area is equal to the area of triangle ABC.

(iii) Now from the extended EG, I cut off GK, which is equal to GC.

(iv) Now I drew a semicircle by taking the line segment EK as the diameter.

(v) I extended CG, which intersects the semicircle at the point.

(vi) I drew a squared figure HGJI by taking the side GH.

HGJI is the required square whose area is equal to the area of triangle ABC.

Question -16 (a) | External Candidates
Answer any three questions: [2 × 3 = 6]
16 (a.i)

If x ∝ y, y ∝ z and z ∝ x, then find the relation between the constants of variations.

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Answer

x ∝ y implies x = k1 y.

y ∝ z implies y = k2 z.

z ∝ x implies z = k3 x.

Substitute y = k2 z into x = k1 y:

x = k1 (k2 z) = k1 k2 z.

Now substitute x = k1 k2 z into z = k3 x:

z = k3 (k1 k2 z).

Simplifying:

z = k1 k2 k3 z.

For this to hold true, k1 k2 k3 = 1.

Thus, the relation between the constants is:

k1 k2 k3 = 1.

16 (a.ii)

In a partnership business, the capital of A is 1frac{1}{2} times that of B. At the end of the year if B gets ₹ 1,500 as a share of the profit, find the share of A.

WBBSEClass XMathematics20222023Easy
Answer

Capiatal ratio of A and B = frac{3}{2} : 1 = 3 : 2

Sum of ratio = 3 + 2= 5

Profit share of B = ₹ 1500

Let P be the total profit

or, frac{2}{5} × P = ₹ 1500

or, P = ₹ 1500 × frac{5}{2} = ₹ 3750

Profit share of A = frac{3}{5} × 3750 = ₹ 2250

16 (a.iii)

If x + √(x² – 9) = 9 then find the value of x – √(x² – 9).

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Answer

x + √(x² – 9) = 9

or, 9 – x = √(x² – 9)

squaring both sides

(9 – x)² = {√(x² – 9)}²

or, 81 – 18x + x² = x² – 9

or, 81 – 18x = – 9

or, 18x = 90

or, x = 5

Now, x – √(x² – 9) =  5 – √(5² – 9)

= 5 – √16

= 5 – 4 = 1

16 (a.iv)

The numerical value of the volume of a sphere is twice the numerical value of its surface area. Find the radius of the sphere.

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Answer

Volume of the sphere = 4over3πr³

Surface area of the sphere = 4πr²

Given that the volume is twice the surface area:

4over3πr³ = 2 × 4πr²

4over3r³ = 8r²

4over3r = 8

⇒ 4r = 24

⇒ r = 6

Thus, the radius of the sphere is 6 units.

Question -16 (b) | External Candidates
Answer any four questions: [1 × 4 = 4]
16 (b.i)

Which one is greater √7 – √2 or √8 – √3?

WBBSEClass XMathematics20222023Moderate
Answer

x = √7 – √2

1over text{x} = 1over √7 – √2

= √7 + √2over 5

y = √8 – √3

1over text{y} = 1over √8 – √3

= √8 + √3over 5

Clearly, 1over text{x} > 1over text{y}

or, y > x

or, √8 – √3 > √7 – √2

16 (b.ii)

Under which condition the quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 (a ≠ 0) have one zero roots.

WBBSEClass XMathematics20222023Easy
Answer

The condition for the quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0 to have one zero root is:

b ≠ 0 and c = 0.

16 (b.iii)

If the lengths of three sides of two triangles are in proportion, then which type of triangle is this?

WBBSEClass XMathematics20222023Easy
Answer

If the lengths of the corresponding sides of two triangles are in proportion, then the two triangles are similar triangles.

16 (b.iv)

In how many years a sum of money at 6 frac{1}{4}% simple interest per annum would be 4 double?

WBBSEClass XMathematics20222023Easy
Answer

Principal = P

rate = 6 frac{1}{4}% = frac{25}{4}%

Amount = 4P

Simple Interest (SI) = 4P – P = 3P

Time (t) = frac{SI × 100}{text {P × r}}

or, Time (t) = frac{3p × 100}{text {P × 25/4}} = 16 years

16 (b.v)

Fill up the blank : The front angle formed at the center of a circle by an arc is the ____ of the angle formed by the same arc at any point on the circle.

WBBSEClass XMathematics20222023Easy
Answer

The front angle formed at the center of a circle by an arc is twice the angle formed by the same arc at any point on the circle.

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