Class 10 CBSE Math Papers 2024-25

Q: Given a two-digit number is 9 more than twice the sum of its digits and its reversed number is 36 more than the original, how do you determine the original number?

Let the tens digit be x and the unit digit be y. The number is 10x + y. According to the problem, 10x + y = 2(x+y) + 9 and reversing gives 10y + x = 10x + y + 36. Solving simultaneously leads to x = 5, y = 4, thus the number is 54 .

Q: How do you solve the rational equation 1/(x+2) + 1/(x+3) = 1/3?

To solve, find a common denominator, (x+2)(x+3), and equate the numerators: (x+3) + (x+2) = (2x+5) = (x+2)(x+3)/3. After cross-multiplying and simplifying, (2x+5)(3) = (x+2)(x+3), leading to x = -11/5 or viable solutions obtained by solving the simplified quadratic form .

Q: How can the frequency table be constructed from the dataset 7, 9, 9, 12, 13, 13, 13, 15, 15?

Arrange the data: 7, 9, 9, 12, 13, 13, 13, 15, 15. Frequencies are counted as follows: 7 appears once, 9 twice, 12 once, 13 three times, 15 twice, resulting in a frequency table with these counts .

Q: How do you find the height of a tree given a shadow of length 15 m with the angle of elevation being 30°?

Use the trigonometric tangent function: tan(30°) = height/shadow length. Thus, height = 15 * tan(30°) = 15 * 1/√3 = 15√3/3 = 5√3 m .

Q: Why is the expression (1 - cosA) / sinA equivalent to tan(A/2)?

Using the half-angle identity, (1-cosA)/sinA can be simplified by introducing half-angle substitutions, where sin²(A/2) = (1-cosA)/2, leading to tan(A/2) = sin(A/2)/cos(A/2), and confirming the expression .

Q: What is the probability of getting tails if a coin tossed 30 times results in 18 heads?

If a coin is tossed 30 times and results in 18 heads, the number of tails is 30 - 18 = 12. The probability of getting tails is therefore 12/30 = 0.4 .

Q: How does one construct a quadratic polynomial given that the sum of its zeros is -2 and their product is 3?

If the sum of zeros α + β is -2 and the product is 3, the quadratic polynomial is x² - Sx + P, where S is the sum and P the product. Substituting, x² + 2x + 3 is the polynomial .

Q: What is the value of k if the polynomial p(x) = 3x² + 4x + k leaves a remainder of 11 when divided by (x - 2)?

Using the polynomial remainder theorem, p(2) must equal 11. Thus, 3(2)² + 4(2) + k = 11, which simplifies to 12 + 8 + k = 11, resulting in k = -9 .

This document contains two competency-based mathematics question papers for Class 10 CBSE, covering the latest syllabus for 2024-25. Each paper is divided into sections with varying marks, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and long answer questions. Topics include polynomials, geometry, probability, and statistics, among others.

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Class 10 CBSE Mathematics – Full

Competency-Based Question Papers (Latest

Syllabus 2024–25)

PAPER – 1 (Medium → Hard Competency Based)

Time: 3 Hours | Marks: 80

SECTION A – MCQs (6 × 1 = 6)
1. A polynomial p(x)=3x²+4x+k leaves remainder 11 when divided by (x–2). Find k.
2. If the 6th term of an AP is 17 and 10th term is 29, find common difference.
3. A solid cube of side 6 cm is cut into 8 cubes. Ratio of total surface areas?
4. Ladder 10 m reaches window 8 m high. Distance of foot?
5. Which quadrilateral always has equal diagonals but not perpendicular?
6. Median of 7,11,15,17,20,22,29?

SECTION B – 2 Marks × 6 = 12
7. Using Euclid division lemma find HCF of 306 and 657.
8. Construct frequency table from data: 7,9,9,12,13,13,13,15,15.
9. Form quadratic polynomial with sum of zeros = –2, product = 3.
10. Coin tossed 30 times: heads 18. Find probability of tails.
11. A tree casts shadow 15 m at 30° elevation. Height?
12. Mode of CI: (0–10, 10–20, 20–30, 30–40; F: 5,12,18,10).

SECTION C – 3 Marks × 10 = 30
13. Prove √5 is irrational.
14. A two-digit number is 9 more than twice sum of digits; reversed number is 36 more. Find
number.
15. Graphically solve: y=2x+1 and 2y=x+7.
16. If a■ = 3n–5 find a, a■, a■■.
17. Construct ∆ABC with BC=6, AB=5, ∠B=60°. Construct similar triangle with scale 3/2.
18. A wire of radius 14 cm bent into a square. Find side length.
19. Cylinder (r=7,h=20) melted into cones (r=3,h=7). Find number of cones.
20. Survey: 30 like Maths, 22 Science, 12 both. Find only Maths.
21. Find Q1 of: 10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80.
22. Draw histogram with width adjustment for CI: 0–10,10–20,20–40,40–50; F:5,8,16,6.

SECTION D – 4 Marks × 8 = 32
23. Prove area = ½ab sinθ. Find area for a=8, b=5, θ=60°.
24. Shopkeeper buys fan ■1800; sells at 20% gain but gives 10% discount on MRP. Find MRP.
25. Conical tent: r=7,h=14. Find slant height and canvas cost at ■120/m².
26. Class data: CI:0–10,10–20,20–30,30–50,50–60; F:8,15,22,40,15. Find mean by step-deviation.
PAPER – 2 (Hard → Advanced Competency Based)
Time: 3 Hours | Marks: 80

SECTION A – MCQs (6 marks)

1. Roots α,β of x²–5x+k=0 satisfy α²+β²=17. Find k.
2. For infinitely many solutions find m: 3x–(m+1)y=5 and (m–2)x+4y=7.
3. Rational number between √8 and √12?
4. Tangent to circle x²+y²=49 at (–7,0).
5. If sinA=24/25 find cosA.
6. IQR of: 5,8,10,15,20,24,30,50.

SECTION B – 2 Marks × 6 = 12
7. Smallest number dividing 21035 to make perfect square.
8. Probability that sum of two dice > 10.
9. Convert 0.323232.. to rational.
10. Ladder makes 60° reaching 12 m height. Find length.
11. If a∝b and a=12 when b=8, find b when a=18.
12. Find missing frequency f given mean=22 for CI:0–10,10–20,20–30,30–40; F:5,12,f,6.

SECTION C – 3 Marks × 10 = 30
13. If HCF = (x–1) and LCM = x³–1 find possible polynomials.
14. Solve 1/(x+2)+1/(x+3)=1/3.
15. Man saves 21000 in 2 years depositing x and (x+500) at 10% CI. Find x.
16. Cone and cylinder with equal r, height of cone = ■ cylinder. Ratio of volumes & curved surfaces.
17. Prove (1–cosA)/sinA = tan(A/2).
18. Max area rectangle in semicircle diameter 14 cm.
19. Class:40; Maths=24, Sci=18, Both=10. Find neither.
20. Draw ogive for CI:0–10,10–20,20–40,40–60; F:5,9,16,10. Find median.
21. Tower height 30 m, angle of depression 60°. Find distance.
22. Verify distance of (6,–8) from origin = 10.

SECTION D – 4 Marks × 8 = 32
23. Divide x■–6x³+13x²–12x+4 by x²–4x+2.
24. A 20 m deep well diameter 7 m soil spread to raise platform by 22 cm. Find area.
25. Hemisphere bowl radius 10 filled into cylinder radius 5. Find water height.
26. Using CF curve estimate students scoring above 60 for CI:0–20,20–40,40–60,60–80;
F:8,12,20,10.

Common questions

A rectangle is a quadrilateral with opposite sides equal and all angles 90°. While its diagonals are equal, they are not necessarily perpendicular, which distinguishes it from a square .

According to Euclid’s division lemma, for any two positive integers a and b, there exist unique integers q and r such that a = bq + r, where 0 <= r < b. Applying it, 657 = 306 * 2 + 45, then 306 = 45 * 6 + 36, 45 = 36 * 1 + 9, and 36 = 9 * 4 + 0. HCF = 9 .