Sample Paper Solved 10

Section - A
Section A consists of 20 questions of 1 mark each.
1. (a) – 10, – 4
Explanation: Given, x2 + 14x + 40 = 0
⇒ x2 + 10x + 4x + 40 =0 (on splitting the middle term)
⇒ x(x + 10) + 4(x + 10) =0
⇒ (x + 10)(x + 4) =0
⇒ x + 10 = 0 or x + 4 =0
⇒ x = – 10 or x = – 4
Hence, roots of equation are: – 10, – 4.

2. (b) 40°
Explanation: Since, ∆ABC ~ ∆PQR
∠A = ∠P = 80° [Given]
⇒ ∠B = ∠Q = 60° [Given]
∠C = ∠R
By angles sum property, we have
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180°
⇒ 80° + 60° + ∠C = 180°
⇒ 140° + ∠C = 180°
⇒ ∠C = 180º – 140°
⇒ ∠C = 40°
3. (c) 55

5 −5 5
Explanation: Here, a = – 5, d = − – (– 5) = +5=
2 2 2
We know that, nth term of A.P. is given as,
an = a + (n – 1)d
5
∴ a25 = – 5 + (25 – 1)
2
5
= – 5 + 24 ×
2
= – 5 + 60
= 55
4. (a) A tangent can intersect the circle at two distinct points.
Explanation: Statement (d) is not true because a tangent only touches the circle at exactly one
point not two.
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5. (c) 7.2 cm

Explanation: Given : ∆PQR ~ ∆PST

PQ
Using SS similarity criterion, = QR
PS ST
10 18
From the figure, =
4 ST
10 × ST = 4 × 18
72
ST =
10
= 7.2 cm
Hence, the length of ST is 7.2 cm.
6. (a) – 1

1
Explanation: Given, cot2 q –
sin 2 q
 1 
⇒ cot2 q – cosec2 q ∵cosec   
 sin  
⇒ – (cosec2 q – cot2 q)
..
⇒ – 1 ( . cosec2 q – cot2 q = 1)
7. (d) 94.64 m

Explanation: Given, in ∆ABC

tan 45° = BC
AC

1 = 60
AC
AC = 60 m ...(i)
BC
In ∆BCD, tan 60° =
CD B

60
3 =
CD
60 60 m
CD =
3

60 3 45° 60°
= A
C D
3

= 20 3
= 20 × 1.732 = 34.64 m
∴ Distance between two points AD = AC + CD
= 60 + 34.64
= 94.64 m
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8. (b) 25
Explanation: Here,
Class Frequency Cumulative
Frequency
0–5 10 10
5 – 10 15 25
10 – 15 12 37
15 – 20 20 57
20 – 25 9 66
N 66
Now, = = 33, which lies in the interval 10 – 15. Therefore, lower limit of the median class is 10.
2 2
The highest frequency is 20, which lies in the interval 15 – 20. Therefore, lower limit of modal class
is 15.
Hence, requried sum is 10 + 15 = 25.
ac
9. (b)
b+c

Explanation: In ΔCED and ΔCBA,

∠CED = ∠CBA (DE || AB)
∠DCE = ∠ACB (Common)
... DCED ∼ DCBA (By AA similarity)
EC DE
⇒ = (i)
BC AB
According to the question,
AB = a, DE = x, BE = b, EC = c
A

B C
E
But BC = BE + EC
⇒ BC = b + c
Put the values in equation (i), we get
c x
=
b+c a
ac
⇒ x=
b+c
10. (b) 7.6
Explanation: Since, PT intersects QR at P, it is the external point from two different tangents for the
two circles.
Thus, PT = PQ and PT = PR
So, PT = PQ = PR = 3.8 cm
Thus, QR = (3.8 + 3.8) cm = 7.6 cm.

11. (b) a ≠ 0
Explanation: Equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 is said to be quadratic when a ≠ 0.
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12. (c) 1

1
Explanation: Maximum value of = sin θ = 1, when θ = 90°
cosec q

2
13. (b)
3

2
Explanation: cos4 q – sin4 q =
3
2
⇒ (cos2 q)2 – (sin2 q)2 =
3
2
⇒ (cos2 q + sin2 q) (cos2 q – sin2 q) =
3
2
⇒ cos2 q – sin2 q = (·.· sin2 q + cos2 q = 1)
3
2
⇒ 1 – sin2 q – sin2 q = (·.· cos2 q = 1 – sin2 q)
3
2
1 – 2 sin2 q = ·
3

14. (d) 2
Explanation: Given polynomial is x4 – 1
⇒ x4 – 1 = (x2 – 1)(x2 + 1) [... a2 – b2 = (a – b)(a + b)]
⇒ x4 – 1 = (x – 1)(x + 1)(x2 + 1)
4
So, x – 1 has two real zeroes.
15. (b) 54
Explanation: a × b = H.C.F. × L.C.M.
= 2 × 27
= 54.
16. (b) 30

Explanation: tn = n(n + 3)
∴ t5 = 5(5 + 3) = 40
∴ t2 = 2(2 + 3) = 10
∴ t 5 – t2 = 40 – 10 = 30

17. (a) 11
Explanation: Given, AB = 29 cm, AD = 23 cm, DS = 5 cm and ∠B = 90°
Now, DS = DR = 5 cm [Tangents from point D]
So, AR = AD – DR
= (23 – 5) cm
= 18 cm
Again, AR = AQ = 18 cm [Tangents from points A]
Now, QB = AB – AQ
= (29 – 18) cm
= 11 cm
∠OPB = ∠OQB = 90° [·.· OQ and OP are radius of circle
and PB and BQ are tangents]
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Thus, in the quadrilateral OQBP,

∠POQ = 360° – (90° + 90° + 90°) = 90°
Hence, it is a right-angled quadrilateral with adjacent opposite sides are equal.
∴ OQ = QB = 11 cm = r
18. (b) 2
Explanation: QR is parallel to AB.
According to basic proportionality theorem,
P
PQ PR
= ...(i)
PA PB 
D
DPQR ~ DPAB
Q R
DR is also parallel to QB. [Given]
According to basic proportionality theorem,
PD PR A B
= ...(ii)
PQ PB 
DPDR ~ DPQB
Therefore, there are two distinct pair of similar triangles in the given figure.
19. (c) Assertion (A) is true, but reason (R) is false.
Explanation: For assertion, the area enclosed by a sector is proportional to the arc length of the
sector.
RL
So, A = , A = area, R= radius and L = arc length
2
Hence, the resulting enclosed area is a major segment if it is a major arc.
So assertion is true.
For reason,
We basically denote an arc as a major arc when it is greater than the semicircle and if we divide
a circle into 3 arc each of it will be less than a semicircle so it is a minor arc.
20. (b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).
Explanation: As per the two-tangent theorem, if two tangent segments are drawn to one circle
from the same external point, then they are congruent. So, the assertion is proved to be correct.
For the reason, as per the tangent to a circle theorem “A line is tangent to a circle if and only if
the line is perpendicular to the radius drawn to the point of tangency.” So, the statement in the
reason is also true. But they don’t support or define each other.

Section - B

Section B consists of 5 questions of 2 marks each.
21. We have, 198 = 2 × 32 × 11
and 144 = 24 × 32
So, LCM (198, 144) = 24 × 32 × 11 = 1584
and HCF (198, 144) = 2 × 32 = 18
Now, LCM (198, 144) × HCF (198, 144) = 1584 × 18 = 28512
Also, Product of 198 and 144 = 28512
Thus, LCM (198, 144) × HCF (198, 144) = Product of 198 and 144. Hence Proved.
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22. We have,
3 5
x+ y– 7 = 0
2 3
and 9x – 10y – 14 = 0
3 5
Here, a1 = , b1 = , c1 = – 7
2 3
a2 = 9, b2 = – 10, c2 = – 14
a1 3 1 b 5 1
Thus, = = , 1 = =−
a2 2 × 9 6 b2 3(− 10) 6

a1 b
Since ≠ 1
a2 b2
So, given system of equations has unique solution and it is consistent. Ans.
23. (A) (i) Let E be the event of getting a number greater than 4.
So, favourable outcomes of event E = {5, 6}
.
.. n(E) = 2
⇒ Total number of outcomes, n(S) = 6
n(E)
So, P(E) =
n(S )
2 1
= = Ans.
6 3
(ii) Let F be the event of getting a number less than or equal to 4.
Then clearly, P(E) + P(F) = 1

⇒ P(F) = 1 – P(E)
1 2
= 1− = Ans.
3 3
OR
(B) Number of possible outcomes = 100
(i) Let E1 be the event of getting a number divisible by 9 and is a perfect square.
∴ Favourable outcomes = {9, 36, 81}
⇒ n(E1) = 3
3
∴ P(E1) = Ans.
100
(ii) Let E2 be the event of getting a prime number greater than 80.
∴ Favourable outcomes = {83, 89, 97}
⇒ n(E2) = 3
3
∴ P(E2) = Ans.
100
24. (A) Given A.P. is 3, 8, 13, …, 253.
Here, a = 3, d = 8 – 3 = 5, l = 253
We know that, nth term from last = l – (n – 1)d
∴ 15th term from last = 253 – (15 – 1)5
= 253 – 70
⇒ = 183 Ans.
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OR
(B) Multiples of 7 lying between 500 and 900 are
504, 511, 518, 525,..., 896
We observe that the above series is an A.P.
∴ a = 504, d = 7, an = 896
Now, we know that, an = a + (n – 1)d
⇒ 896 = 504 + (n – 1) 7
⇒ 392 = 7(n – 1)
⇒ n – 1 = 56
⇒ n = 57
57  n 
Thus, S57 = [504 + 896] ∵S n  2 ( a  l)
2
57
= × 1400
2
= 57 × 700 = 39900 Ans.
3
25. Given : A(– 2, 2), B(2, – 4) and AP = AB
7
⇒ 7AP = 3AB = 3AP + 3BP
4AP = 3BP
AP 3
⇒ =
BP 4
Thus, AP : BP = 3 : 4
Let, the coordinates of P be (x, y)
3(2) + 4(−2) 3( 4)  4 (2)
So, x = y =
3+4 34
6−8 12  8
⇒ x = ⇒ y =
7 7
−2 −4
⇒ x = ⇒ y =
7 7
2 4
Hence, the coordinates of P are  ,  Ans.
 7 7 

Section - C

Section C consists of 6 questions of 3 marks each.
26. Total outcomes = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6} = 6
Favourable outcomes for Aryan = {5, 6} = 2
Favourable outcomes for Diya = {2, 4, 6} = 3
2 1
Now, Aryan’s Probability = =
6 3
3 1
and Diya’s Probability = =
6 2
1 1
Since, >
2 3
Hence, Diya has a greater Probability of getting the slice of cake.
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27. (A) 
Let us assume, to the contradiction that 7 is rational number. Then there exists co-prime
positive integers p and q such that
p
7 = , q≠0

q

⇒ p = 7q

On squaring both sides,
p2 = 7q2 …(i)
⇒ 7 divides p2
⇒ 7 divides p
So, we have p = 7r, (where r is any integer)
Putting value of p = 7r in equation (i), we have
49r2 = 7q2
⇒ 7r2 = q2
⇒ 7 divides q2 so, 7 divides q.
So, 7 is a common factor of both p and q, which is a contradiction to our assumption.
So our assumption that 7 is rational is wrong.
Hence, 7 is an irrational number. Hence Proved.
OR
(B) Let HCF be H, and the other number be x
LCM = 4H
Now, the sum of LCM and HCF is 45,
4H + H = 45
5H = 45
H =9
LCM = 4H = 4 × 9 = 36
We know that,
Product of LCM and HCF = Product of two numbers
9 × 36 = 9 × x
x = 36
Now, the sum of the squares of those numbers is
(9)2 + (36)2 = 81 + 1296
= 1377  Ans.
28. Let P(x) = 2x2 + 3x + λ
Its one zero is ·

1
So, P  = 0
2
2
1 1
⇒ 2  + 3  + λ =0
2 2
1 3
⇒ + +λ =0
2 2
4
⇒ +λ =0
2
⇒
2+λ =0
⇒
λ =–2
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Let other zero be α. Then,

1 −3  b 
α+ = ∵ Sum of zeroes  
2 2   a 
−3 1
⇒ α = − = −2
2 2
Hence, λ = – 2 and the other zero is – 2. Ans.
29. The first number greater than 10 which when divided by 4 leaves a remainder 3 is 11.
So, the next number will be 11 + 4 = 15
The other numbers will be 15 + 4 = 19; 19 + 4 = 23 ......
Thus, A.P. = 11, 15, 19, 23......
The last term of this A.P. will be 299.
We have to find n, i.e., number of terms in the A.P.
We know, a + (n – 1)d = an
⇒ 11 + (n – 1)4 = 299
⇒ 11 + 4n – 4 = 299
⇒ 7 + 4n = 299
⇒ 4n = 299 – 7
⇒ 4n = 292
292
⇒ n =
4
⇒ n = 73
∴ 73 numbers lie between 10 and 300 which when divided by 4 leaves a remainder 3. Ans.
30. As XP and XQ are two tangents from X, so
XP = XQ ...(i)
Also, AP = AR [Tangents from the external point A] ...(ii)
and BR = BQ [Tangents from the external point B] ...(iii)
Now, XP = XQ [from (i)]
⇒ XA + AP = XB + BQ
⇒ XA + AR = XB + BR [from (ii) and (iii)] Hence Proved.

31. (A) Given :

sin θ cos θ = sin  cos 
− 
L.H.S. =
1 − tan θ 1 − cot θ 1  sin  1  cos 
cos  sin 
sin θ cos θ
= −
cos θ − sin θ sin θ − cos θ
cos θ sin θ
sin θ cos θ sin θ cos θ
= −
cos θ − sin θ sin θ − cos θ
sin θ cos θ sin θ cos θ 2 sin θ cos θ
= + =
cos θ − sin θ cos θ − sin θ cos θ − sin θ
= R.H.S. Hence Proved.
OR

(B) In ∆ABC, by Pythagoras theorem,

 x 5
2
=  x  + AC2
2
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⇒ x + 5 = x + AC2
⇒ 5 = AC2
⇒ AC = 5
x 5
sin C = ; cos C = ;
x+5 x+5
x
tan C =
5
and sin A = sin 90°
= 1
2
x 5 x  5 
Thus, sin [Link] [Link] C + cos2 C sin A =   .1
x5 x5 5  x5 
x 5
= +
x+5 x+5
x+5
= = 1. Ans.
x + 5

Section - D

Section D consists of 4 questions of 5 marks each.
32. Given, the height of the lighthouse AC is 200 m. Let the distance of the first ship B from the
light house be x m and the distance of the second ship D from the lighthouse be y m.
Since, the angle of depression is 60° for the first ship.
In ∆ABC, we have
200
tan 60° =
x
200
⇒ 3 =
x x y
200
⇒ x = …(i)
3 
Also, as the angle of depression is 45° with the second ship.
In ∆ACD, we have
200
tan 45° =
y

200
⇒ 1 =
y
⇒ y = 200 m …(ii)
Thus, from equations (i) and (ii), the distance between the two ships is
200
x+y = + 200
3

 1   3 + 1
= 200  1 + = 200 
 
3  3 

 1.73 + 1  2.73 
= 200   = 200 
 1.73   1.73 

= 200(1.578)
= 315.6 m. Ans.
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33. (A) Let XOX’ and YOY’ be the X-axis and Y-axis respectively.
Now, 2x + 3y = 2 ⇒ 2x = 2 – 3y
2 − 3y
⇒ x =
2
If y = 0, x =1
If y = 2, x =–2
If y = – 2, x =4
Therefore,
x –2 1 4
y 2 0 –2

Thus, plotting the points P(– 2, 2), Q(1, 0) and R(4, – 2) on the graph paper, we get the graph of
2x + 3y = 2, which is represented by PR.
Now, x – 2y = 8 ⇒ 2y = x – 8
x−8
⇒ y =
2
If x = 4, y =–2
If x = 6, y =–1
If x = 8, y =0
Therefore,
x 4 6 8
y –2 –1 0
Thus, plotting the points R(4, – 2), S(6, – 1) and T(8, 0) on the graph paper, we get the graph of
x – 2y = 8, which is represented by RT.
Y
5 Scale:
1/2 cm = 1 unit
4
3
2
P(–2, 2)
1 Q(1, 0) T(8, 0)
X' X
O 6
–6 –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9
–1
S(6, –1)
–2
–3 R(4, –2)

–4
–5
Y'

Hence, the solution is (4, – 2) as this is the point of intersection of both the lines. Ans.
OR
(B) First line Second line
x + 3y = 6 2x – 3y = 12
⇒ x = 6 – 3y ⇒ 2x = 12 + 3y
12 + 3 y
⇒ x =
2
x 6 3 0 x 6 3 0
y 0 1 2 y 0 –2 –4
(6, 0), (3, 1), (0, 2) (6, 0), (3, – 2), (0, – 4),
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Scale : 1 cm = 1 unit

4
x+
3y = 3
6
B(0, 2)
2
(3, 1)
1 (6, 0)
A
X' X
–5 –4 –3 –2 –1 O 1 2 3 4 5
–1

–2
(3, –2)
–3

–4 C(0, –4)
= 12
– 3y –5
2x

Y'

1
Area of triangle = × Base × Corresponding altitude
2
1
× OA × OB
Area of ∆AOB 2
∴ =
Area of ∆AOC 1
× OA × OC
2
OB 2
⇒ =
OC 4
1
=
2
∴ Required ratio = 1 : 2 Ans.
34. Given, radius of the circle = 21 cm and ∠AOB = 120°
Area of the segment AYB = Area of sector AOB – Area of ∆AOB
120 22
Area of sector AOB =   21  21
360 7

= 462 cm2
To find the area of ∆OAB, draw OM ⊥ AB
∆AMO ≅ ∆BMO  (by R.H.S.)
1
∠AOM = ∠BOM =  120 = 60°
2
OM
In ∆OMA, = cos 60°
Y
OA
OM 1 A B
⇒ =
21 2 21
cm 60º 60º 1cm
21 2

⇒ OM = cm O
2
AM
Also, = sin 60°
OA
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3
⇒ AM = 21 ×
2
3

\ AB = 2 × AM = 2 × 21 × 21 × = 21 3 cm
2
Since, perpendicular from the centre of the chord bisects its.
1
So, area of ∆OAB = × AB × OM
2
1 1
=  21 3 
2 2
441
= 3 cm 2
4
 441 
∴ Area of segment =  462  3  cm 2
 4 
21
= (88 − 21 3 ) cm 2
4
= 271·04 cm2 Ans.
35. (A)
Marks No. of Students (fi) Cumulative Frequency
0–5 4 4
5 – 10 6 10
10 – 15 10 20
15 – 20 10 30
20 – 25 25 55
25 – 30 22 77
30 – 35 18 95
35 – 40 5 100
N = ∑fi = 100
Now, N = Sfi = 100
N
So, = 50
2
The cumulative frequency just above 50 is 55.
Hence, the median class is 20–25.
N
So, l = 20, h= 5, c = 30, f = 25 and = 50
2
N
c
Median = l  2  h = 20 + 50 − 30 × 5

f 25
100
= 20 + = 20 + 4 = 24 Ans.
25
OR
(B)
Class Interval Frequency
0 – 20 8
20 – 40 11
40 – 60 x(f0)
60 – 80 12(f1)
80 – 100 y(f2)
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100 – 120 9
120 – 140 9
140 – 160 5
Sf = 70
Here, 8 + 11 + x + 12 + y + 9 + 9 + 5 = 70 [Given]
⇒ 54 + x + y = 70
⇒ x + y = 70 – 54 = 16 ...(i)
Mode = 65 [Given]
∴ Modal Class is 60 – 80
So, l = 60, h = 20, f0 = x, f1 = 12, f2 = y
f1 − f0
Mode = l + ×h
2 f1 − f0 − f 2
12 − x
∴ 65 = 60 + × 20
2 (12 ) − x − y
12 − x
⇒ 65 – 60 = × 20
24 − ( x + y )
12 − x
⇒ 5= × 20  [From equation (i)]
24 − 16
12 − x
⇒ 5= × 20
8
2
⇒ 5 × = 12 – x
5
⇒ 2 = 12 – x
∴ x = 12 – 2 = 10
x + y = 16 [From equation (i)]
⇒ 10 + y = 16
⇒ y = 16 – 10 = 6
∴ x = 10, y = 6 Ans.

Section - E

Section E consists of 3 case study based questions of 4 marks each.
36. (i) Distance between C(2, – 2) and D(– 2, – 3) is

CD = (−2 − 2)2 + (− 3 + 2)2

CD = 16 + 1

CD = 17 Ans.
(ii) (A) DA + AH = DH Ans.
OR
(B) Given that P divides the line segment joining B(1, 4) and C(2, – 2) in the ratio k : 1 so the
 2k + 1 − 2k + 4  B(1, 4)
coordinates of P are  , 
 k +1 k +1 
k
 2k + 1 − 2k + 4 
P ,  lies on the line segment x – y = – 8
 k +1 k +1  P

 2k + 1   − 2k + 4 
−
1
⇒   =–8
 k +1   k +1 
⇒ 2k + 1 + 2k – 4 = – 8k – 8 C(2, – 2)
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⇒ 12k = – 5
−5
⇒ k = Ans.
12 
(iii) Given point F(– 4, 3) and E(12, 3).
 − 4 + 12 3 + 3 
Coordinates of mid-point are  ,  ⇒ ( 4 , 3) Ans.
 2 2 
37. (i) Since, AB and AC are tangents to a given circle. Then, lengths of tangents from an external point
to a circle are equal in length.
∴ AB = AC = x Ans.
(ii) (A) Since, AB ⊥ OB
Then, by Pythagoras theorem in ∆AOB,
AB2 = AO2 + OB2 = 242 + 72 = 576 + 49
AB2 = 625
AB = 25 m Ans.
OR
(B) Total distance available = Length of 2 tangents
= AB + AC
= 2AB (... AB = AC)
= 2 OA 2 + OB 2 = 2 24 2 + 7 2
= 2 × 25 = 50 m Ans.
(iii) Total length of line segments= 50 m = 50 × 100 cm
50 × 100
∴ Number of trees can be planted = = 250 trees Ans.
20
38. (i) Curved surface area of hemisphere = 2πr2
22  5.6 2
= 2× × 
7  2 
22
= 2× × 2.8 × 2.8
7
= 49.28 cm2 = 50 cm2 (Approx) Ans.

(ii) C.S.A. of cone = πrl = πr h 2 + r 2

Here, r = 2.8 cm, h = 7 – 2.8 = 4.2 m
22
∴ C.S.A. = × 2.8 ( 4.2)2 + (2.8)2
7

= 22 × 0.4 × 17.64 + 7.84

= 8.8 × 25.48
= 44.42 cm2
= 45 cm2 (Approx) Ans.
(iii) (A) Height of cone = 7 – 2.8
= 4.2 cm
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Height of hemisphere = 2.8 cm (radius of cone)

4.2 6 3
∴ Ratio = = =
2.8 4 2 Ans.
OR
(B) Total area to be painted = 45 + 50
= 95 cm2
Cost = 95 × 0.05
= ` 4.75 Ans.
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