MATHEMATICS ( STANDARD)
SOLUTION : PRACTICE QUESTION PAPER 1
SECTION – A
This section has 20 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) carrying 1 mark each.
1. (C) (2n − 1)r
2. (A) 12
3. (A) 10 cm
4. (A) 6835.5 cm3
13
5. (B)
18
1
6. (C)
2
7. (A) 5x + 7y = 50, 7x + 5y = 40
8. (C) 50g2 m
9. (A) gh52 km
10. (C) 2
11. (C) 7744 cm2
12. (C) 75
13. (A) sin θ
14. (C) 3 cm
15. (B) 75g3 m
16. (B) x2 + 5x + 6
1
17. (A)
7
18. (B) − 6°C
19. (A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of
Assertion (A).
20. (D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
SECTION – B
This section has 5 Very Short Answer (VSA) type questions carrying 2 marks each.
21. Solution :
Given : 7a7 = 11a11
∴ 7[a + (7 − 1) d ] = 11[a + (11 − 1) d ] ... [an = a + (n − 1) d]
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∴ 7(a + 6d) = 11(a + 10d)
∴ 7a + 42d = 11a + 110d
∴ 4a + 68d = 0
∴ 4(a + 17d) = 0
∴ a + 17d = 0 ... (1)
Also, a18 = a + (18 − 1)d
∴ a18 = a + 17d ... (2)
From equations (1) and (2),
∴ a18 = 0
Therefore, 18th term is 0.
22. (a) Solution :
sin4 θ + cos4 θ
LHS =
1 − 2sin2 θ·cos2θ
(sin2 θ)2 + (cos2 θ)2
=
1 − 2sin2θ·cos2θ
(sin2 θ + cos2 θ)2 − 2sin2 θ · cos2 θ
=
1 − 2sin2 θ · cos2θ
1 − 2sin2 θ · cos2θ
= ... (sin2θ + cos2θ = 1)
1 − 2sin2 θ · cos2θ
= 1 = RHS
∴ LHS = RHS
Hence, proved.
(b) Solution :
sin θ − 2sin3 θ
LHS =
2cos3 θ − cosθ
sin θ(1 − 2sin2 θ)
=
cos θ (2cos2 θ − 1)
tan θ [1 − 2(1 − cos2 θ)]
= ... (sin2θ = 1 − cos2θ)
2cos2 θ − 1
tan θ (1 − 2 + 2 cos2 θ)
=
2cos2 θ − 1
tan θ (2 cos2 θ − 1)
=
2cos2 θ − 1
= tan θ
= RHS
∴ LHS = RHS
Hence, proved.
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23. Solution :
If we remove one king, one queen and one jack of clubs from 52 cards, then the remaining cards
left, n(S) = 49.
(i) Let E1 = Event of getting a heart
n(E1) = 13
n(E1) 13
P(E1) = =
n(S) 49
(ii) Let E2 = Event of getting a king
n(E2) =3 ... (Since, out of 4 king, one club cards is already removed)
n(E2) 3
∴ P(E2) = =
n(S) 49
13 3
Therefore, Probability that the card is heart is and a king is .
49 49
24. Solution :
We have, 5 × 11 × 17 + 3 × 11 = 11 (5 × 17 + 3)
= 11(85 + 3)
= 11 × 88
Now, 11 × 88 is divisible by 2, 4, 8 and 11.
Since the given number has more than 2 factors.
∴ it is a composite number.
25. (a) Solution :
3 5
x + y = 7; 9x − 10y = 14
2 3
Multiplying the first equation by 6 and expressing both the equations in the standard form,
we get, following equations :
9x + 10y − 42 = 0; 9x − 10y − 14 = 0
For the given pair of linear equations,
a1 = 9, b1 = 10, c1 = − 42, a2 = 9, b2 = − 10 and c2 = − 14.
a 9 b 10 c1 − 42
Now, 1 = = 1, 1 = = − 1 and = =3
a2 9 b2 − 10 c2 − 14
a1 b
Here, ≠ 1
a2 b2
Hence, the given pair of linear equations is consistent.
OR
(b) Solution :
Given α and β are zeros of 4x2 + 3x + 7.
Comparing the above equation with ax2 + bx + c, we get, a = 4, b = 3, c = 7
−b −3
α + β = =
a 4
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c 7
αβ = =
a 4
1 1 α+β −3 7 −3 4 −3
Now, + = = ÷ = × =
α β αβ 4 4 4 7 7
1 1 −3
Therefore, + = .
α β 7
SECTION – C
This section has 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 3 marks each.
26. Solution : P A Q
Given : (i) A circle with centre O.
(ii) Lines PQ and RS are tangents at O
C
points A and B respectively.
To prove : AB is the diameter. R B S
Construction : Draw seg OA, seg OB and draw OC || PQ
Proof : PQ || RS ... (Given)
and OC || PQ ... (Construction)
∴ PQ || OC || RS
PQ || OC and AO is transversal.
∠ PAO + COA = 180° ... (Interior angles axiom)
But, ∠ PAO = 90° ... (Tangent is perpendicular to radius at the point of contact)
∴ 90 + ∠ COA = 180°
∴ ∠ COA = 180 − 90°
∴ ∠ COA = 90° ... (1)
Similarly ∠ COB = 90° ... (2)
Now, ∠ COA + ∠ COB = 90 + 90 ... [ Adding (1) and (2)]
∴ ∠ COA + ∠ COB = 180°
∴ AB is a straight line passing through O.
∴ AB is diameter of the circle.
Diameter passes through centre of circle. Hence it is proved that the segment joining the points
of contact of two parallel tangents passes through the centre of the circle.
27. Solution :
Number of teachers teaching French = 48
Number of teachers teaching Hindi = 80
Number of teachers teaching English = 144
The rooms required is minimum, if the number of teachers in each room is maximum.
Hence, we find the HCF of 48, 80 and 144
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By prime factorisation, we get
48 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3
80 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 5
144 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3
HCF (48, 80, 144) = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 16
48 + 80 + 144 272
So, number of rooms required = = 17
16 16
Therefore, 17 rooms required.
28. (a) Solution :
The possible outcomes are listed below :
S = {(1, 1), (1, 2), (1, 3), (1, 4), (1, 5), (1, 6)
(2, 1), (2, 2), (2, 3), (2, 4), (2, 5), (2, 6)
(3, 1), (3, 2), (3, 3), (3, 4), (3, 5), (3, 6)
(4, 1), (4, 2), (4, 3), (4, 4), (4, 5), (4, 6)
(5, 1), (5, 2), (5, 3), (5, 4), (5, 5), (5, 6)
(6, 1), (6, 2), (6, 3), (6, 4), (6, 5), (6, 6)}
Number of possible outcomes are = 6 × 6 = 36.
(i) The outcomes favourable to the event ‘the sum of the two numbers is 8’ denoted by A are
(2, 6), (3, 5), (4, 4), (5, 3) and (6, 2).
Number of favourable outcomes to A = 5.
5
∴ P(A) =
36
(ii) There is no outcome favourable to the event B, ‘the sum of two numbers is 13’.
0
∴ P(B) = = 0
36
(iii) All the outcomes are favourable to the event C, ‘sum of two numbers ≤ 12’.
36
So, P(C) = = 1.
36
OR
(b) Solution :
1 2 3 4
1 1 2 3 4
4 4 8 12 16
9 9 18 27 36
16 16 32 48 64
∴ Total possible outcomes = 16
and total favourable outcomes having product less than 16 = 8
Favourable outcomes
∴ Probability =
Total outcomes
8 1
= = .
16 2
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29. Solution :
Given α and β are zeros of a polynomial 6x2 − 5x + 1.
Comparing the above polynomial with ax2 + bx + c, we get
a = 6, b = − 5, c = 1
− b − ( − 5) 5
α+β= = = ... (1)
a 6 6
c 1
αβ = = ... (2)
a 6
The sum of zeros of required polynomial is α2 + β2 and product of zeros of required polynomial
is (αβ)2.
(α + β)2 = α2 + β2 + 2αβ
( ) = α2 + β2 + 2 ×
−5 2 1
6 6
25 1
= α2 + β2 + 2 ×
36 6
25 1
= α2 + β2 +
36 3
25 1
− = α2 + β2
36 3
25 1 × 12
− = α2 + β2
36 3 × 12
25 12
− = α2 + β2
36 36
25 − 12
= α2 + β2
36
13
= α2 + β2
36
α2β2 = (αβ)2 = ( ) =
1 2 1
6 36
The formula to form a quadratic polynomial is, x2 − (Sum of roots) x + (Product of roots)
13 1
x2 − x+ .
36 36
13 1
The required quadratic polynomial is x2 − x+ .
36 36
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30. (a) Solution :
Here, the given data is in the form of cumulative frequency distribution of the less than type.
First we obtain the continuous frequency distribution. The first class interval would be 18 − 20
as policies are given to persons having age 18 years onwards.
Age (in years) (Class) Number of policy holders ( fi ) Cumulative frequency (cf )
18 − 20 2 2
20 − 25 4 6
25 − 30 18 24
30 − 35 21 45
35 − 40 33 78
40 − 45 11 89
45 − 50 3 92
50 − 55 6 98
55 − 60 2 100
Total 100 −
n
Here, n = 100 ∴ = 50
2
50th observation lies in the class 35−40 as seen from the column of cumulative frequency.
Hence, 35−40 is the median class.
Now, l = lower limit of the median class = 35
cf = the cumulative frequency of the class preceding the median class = 45
f = the frequency of the median class = 33
h = class size = 5
Using the formula,
Median = l + ( 2 ) × h
n
− cf
... (Formula)
f
= 35 + ( ) × 5 = 35.76
50 − 45
33
Therefore, the median age of the policy holders is 35.76 years.
OR
(b) Solution :
First we obtain the continuous frequency distribution :
Class interval Frequency ( f ) Cumulative frequency (cf )
Below 140 4 4
140 – 145 7 11
145 – 150 18 29
150 – 155 11 40
155 – 160 6 46
160 – 165 5 51
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n 51
Here, n = 51 ∴ = = 25.5
2 2
This observation lies in the class 145 – 150.
Hence, 145 – 150 is the median class.
Now, l = lower limit of the median class = 145
cf = the cumulative frequency of the class preceding the median class = 11
f = the frequency of the median class = 18
h = class size = 5
Using the formula,
n
Median = l + ( 2 ) × h
− cf
... (Formula)
f
= 145 + ( )×5
25.5 − 11
18
14.5
= 145 + × 5 = 149.03
18
So, the median height of the girls are 149.03 cm.
31. Solution : D C
(i) Here, ABCD is the square field with length 15 m and the horse
R’
is tied to a peg at corner (Vertex) A of the field by means of a Q’ 15 m
R
5 m long rope. Q
Then, the horse can graze in the area in the shape of minor sector A 5mP P’ B
APQR for which the radius r = 5 m (The length of the rope) and
θ = 90° ... (Angle of square ABCD)
The area of the part of the field in which the horse can graze = Area of minor sector APQR
θ
= × πr2 ... (Formula)
360
= 19.625 m2
(ii) If the length of the rope is increased to 10 m, then the horse can graze in the area in the shape
of minor sector AP´Q´R´ for which the radius r = 10 m and θ = 90°.
In this situation, the area of the part of the field in which the horse can graze
= Area of minor sector AP´Q´R´
θ
= × πr2 ... (Formula)
360
90
= × 3.14 × 10 × 10 m2 = 78.5 m2
360
Then, the increase in the grazing area = (78.5 − 19.625) m2 = 58.875 m2
Thus, initially the horse can graze in 19.625 m2 area of the field and if the length of the rope
is increased, the increase in the grazing area would be 58.875 m2.
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SECTION – D
This section has 4 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 5 marks each.
32. (a) Solution :
Let the speed of the stream be x km/h
Speed of the boat upstream = (18 − x) km/h
Speed of the boat downstream = (18 + x) km/h
Distance 24
Time taken to go upstream = = hours
Speed 18 − x
Distance 24
Time taken to go downstream = = hours
Speed 18 + x
As per the given condition, we have
24 24
− =1
18 − x 18 + x
24(18 + x) − 24(18 − x)
= 1 ... [ (a + b)(a − b) = a2 − b2]
(18)2 − x2
24(18 + x) − 24(18 − x) = (18)2 − x2
432 + 24x − 432 + 24x = 324 − x2
48x = 324 − x2
x2 + 48x − 324 = 0
x2 + 54x − 6x − 324 = 0
x (x + 54) − 6(x + 54) = 0
(x − 6) (x + 54) = 0
(x − 6) = 0 or (x + 54) = 0
x = 6 or x = − 54
∵ speed cannot be negative.
∴ x ≠ − 54
∴ the speed of the stream is 6 km/h.
OR
(b) Solution :
Let the time taken by the tap with smaller diameter to fill the tank be x hours.
Then, the time taken by the tap with larger diameter = ( x − 10) hours.
1
So, the part of the tank filled in one hour by the tap with smaller diameter = and
x
by the tap with larger diameter = ( ).
1
x − 10
1 1
So, the part of tank filled in one hour by both the taps together = + .
x x − 10
3 75
Both the taps together can fill the tank in 9 hours, i.e. hours.
8 8
8
∴ the part of tank filled in one hour by both the tank together = .
75
1 1 8
∴ + = .
x x − 10 75
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1(x − 10) + x 8
=
x (x − 10) 75
x − 10 + x 8
2 =
x − 10x 75
2x − 10 8
2 =
x − 10x 75
∴ 150x − 750 = 8x2 − 80x
∴ 8x2 − 230x + 750 = 0
Here, a = 8, b = − 230 and c = 750.
∴ b2 − 4ac= ( − 230)2 − 4(8)(750)
= 52900 − 24000
= 28900
− b ± ghb2 − 4ac
Now, x = ... (Formula)
2a
230 ± ef28900
∴ x=
2(8)
230 ± 170
∴ x=
16
400 60
∴ x= or x =
16 16
∴ x = 25 or x = 3.75
But, x ≠ 3.75, because for x = 3.75, x − 10 < 0.
∴ x = 25 and x − 10 = 15
Thus, the time taken by the tap with smaller diameter is 25 hours and
that by the tap with larger diameter is 15 hours.
33. Solution :
AD AE
(1) To prove : = .
DB EC A
Construction : Join BE, CD and draw EF ⊥ AB, DG ⊥ AC.
F G
1
Area (△ EAD) = × AD × EF D E
2
1
Area (△ EDB) = × DB × EF
2
B C
Area (△ EAD) AD
= ... (1)
Area (△ EDB) DB
Area (△ EAD) AE
Similarly, = ... (2)
Area (△ EDB) EC
Since triangles EDB and ECD are on the same base DE and between the same parallel lines
DE and BC.
So, area (△ EDB) = area (△ ECD) ... (3)
AD AE
From (1), (2) and (3), we have, =
DB EC
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(2) Using theorem given in (i), A B
In △ ADB,
E F
since, EO || AB O
Using basic proportionality theorem,
AE BO
= ... (4) D C
DE DO
In △ BDC,
since, OF || CD
Using basic proportionality theorem,
BO BF
= ... (5)
DO FC
Comparing (4) and (5), we get
AE BF
=
DE FC
Hence, proved.
34. (a) Solution : B C
In the figure,
A is the eye level.
h h
B and C are this positions of the balloons.
∠ CAF and ∠ BAF are the angles of elevation. 60°
30°
∠ CAF = 30° and ∠ BAF = 60° A F
x G
BC = GF 1.35 m
Speed of the balloons = 3 m/s D E
Time taken by the balloon to cover the distance = 12 second
Distance
∴ Speed =
Time
Distance
3 =
12
∴ Distance = 3 × 12 = 36 m
∴ BC = 36 m
In △ BAG, ∠ BGA = 90°
BG
tan 60° =
AG
e3 =
h
x
e3x = h
In △ CAF, ∠ CFA = 90°
CF
tan 30° =
AF
1 h
... [AF = AG + GF]
e3 AG + GF
=
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1 h
... [From (1) and (2)]
e3 x + 36
=
1 e3x
= ... [From (3)]
e3 x + 36
e3x × e3 = x + 36
3x = x + 36
3x − x = 36
2x = 36
x = 18 m
Now, substituting x = 18 m in (3), we get
h = e3 × 18 = 1.73 × 18 = 31.14 m
CE = CF + EF
= 31.14 + 1.35
= 32.49 m
∴ the height of the balloon from the ground is 32.49 m.
OR
(b) Solution :
In the figure, C
BD represents the lake.
A is a point above the level of water in the lake. A x
30°
F
AB = 20 m. 60°
C is the position of the cloud. 20 m
E is the position of the reflection of the cloud.
B D
∠ CAF is the angle of elevation.
∠ FAE is the angle of depression.
∠ CAF = 30°, ∠ FAE = 30° x
As per laws of reflection,
CD = DE = x
ABDF is a rectangle. E
DF = AB = 20 m ... (Opposite sides of rectangle)
CF = CD − DF
∴ CF = (x − 20) m
FE = FD + DE
∴ FE = (20 + x) m
In right angled △ AFE,
FE
tan 60° =
AF
∴ e3 = ... (tan 60° = e3)
(20 + x)
AF
20 + x
∴ AF =
e3
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In right angled △ CFA,
CF
tan 30° =
AF
... (tan 30° = )
1 (x − 20) 1
e3
∴
e3
=
( )
20 + x
e3
1 20 + x
= x − 20
e3 e3
∴ ×
20 + x
∴ = x − 20
3
∴ (20 + x) = 3(x − 20)
∴ 20 + x = 3x − 60
∴ 3x − x = 20 + 60
∴ 2x = 80
80
∴ x=
2
∴ x = 40
As, CF = x − 20
∴ CF = 40 − 20
∴ CF = 20 m
In right angled △ CFA,
CF
sin 30° =
AC
... (∵ sin 30° = )
1 20 1
∴ =
2 AC 2
∴ AC = 40 m.
Ans. Distance of cloud from A is 40 m.
35. Solution :
Since A( − 1, y) and B(5, 7) lie on circle with centre O(2, − 3y)
Hence, the distance between OA and OB will be equal.
∴ OA = OB
∴ gh( − 1 − 2)2 + (y + 3y)2 = gh( 5 − 2)2 + (7 + 3y)2.... (By distance formula)
∴ gh( − 3)2 + (4y)2 = gh(3)2 + (7 + 3y)2
Squaring both the sides, we get
∴ ( − 3)2 + (4y)2 = (3)2 + (7 + 3y)2
∴ 9 + 16y2 = 9 + 49 + 42y + 9y2
∴ 16y2 − 9y2 − 42y + 9 − 9 − 49 = 0
∴ 7y2 − 42y − 49 = 0
∴ 7(y2 − 6y − 7) = 0
∴ y2 − 6y − 7 = 0
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∴ y2 − 7y + y − 7 = 0
∴ y (y − 7) + 1(y − 7) = 0
∴ (y − 7)(y + 1) = 0
∴ y = 7 or y = − 1
When, y = 7,
Centre O(2, − 3y) = [2, − 3(7)]
= (2, − 21)
and B = (5, 7)
∴ radius OB= gh(2 − 5)2 + ( − 21 − 7)2]
= gh( − 3)2 + ( − 28)2
= gh9 + 784
= gh 793 units
When, y = − 1,
Centre O(2, − 3y) = (2, − 3( − 1) )
= (2, 3)
and B = (5, 7)
∴ radius OB= gh[(2 − 5)2 + ( 3 − 7)2]
= gh( − 3)2 + ( − 4)2
= gh9 + 16
= gh 25
= 5 units
Hence, the radius of the circle is 5 units or gh793 units.
SECTION – E
This section has 3 case study-based questions carrying 4 marks each.
36. Solution :
(i) ∠ MRJ = 90° ... (Angle inscribed in a semicircle is a right angle.)
(ii) △ MRJ is a right angled triangle as ∠ MRJ is 90°.
(iii) (a) ∠ MRJ = 90° ... (Angle inscribed in a semicircle is a right angle.)
In △ MRJ,
(MJ)2= (MR)2 + (RJ)2... (By Pythagoras theorem)
= 62 + 82
= 36 + 64
= 100
MJ = 10 m
OR
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(b) In △ MRJ,
OR is the height of △ MRJ corresponding to base MJ.
OR is also radius of the circle
diameter of circle = MJ = 10 m
... (Radius = )
10 Diameter
radius of circle = = 5 m
2 2
37. Solution :
(i) Volume of cup cylindrical = πr2h ... (Formula)
× × × 10.5... (d = 7, r = )
22 7 7 7
=
7 2 2 2
= 404.05 cm3
Volume of cylindrical cup is 404.25 cm3.
2
(ii) Volume of hemispherical cup = πr3 ... (Formula)
3
... (d = 7, r = )
2 22 7 7 7 7
= × × × ×
3 7 2 2 2 2
= 89.83 cm3
(iii) (a) Area of canvas after removing all stitching and cutting waster is (551 − 1)=550 m2
Curved surface area of cone is equal to area of canvas required to make a tent.
Curved surface area of cone = 550 m2
Curved surface area of cone = πrl
22
550 = × 7 × l
7
l = 25 m
Now, to find height l2 = r2 + h2
(25)2 = (7)2 + h2
625 = 49 + h2
h2 = 625 − 49
h2 = 576
h = 24 m.
Height of the comical tent is 24 m.
OR
(b) Ground occupied by tent is circular in shape.
Total area occupied by tent= πr2
22
= × 7 × 7 = 154 m2
7
Now, tent is shared by 4 students.
154
So, each student occupied area= = 38.5 m2
4
Each student occupy the 38.5 m2 on the ground.
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38. Solution :
(i) Given : The cost of 1 ticket of above 5´6´´costs ` x and that of below 5´6´´costs ` y.
∴ the required equation for the given situation
= 2x + 2y = 2600
x + y = 1300
(ii) Given : The cost of 1 ticket of above 5´6´´costs ` x and that of below 5´6´´costs ` y.
∴ the required equation for the given situation
= 3x + 2y = 3400
3x + 2y = 3400
(iii) (a) We have two equations
x + y = 1300 ... (1)
3x + 2y = 3400 ... (2)
Multiply equation (1) by 2, we get
2x + 2y = 2600 ... (3)
Subtract the (3) from (2), we get
2x + 2y = 2600
3x + 2y = 3400
− − −
−x = − 800
x = ` 800
Cost of ticket above 5´6´´is ` 800.
(b) x=800, substitute in (1), we get
x + y = 1300
800 + y = 1300
∴ y = 1300 − 800 = ` 500
y = ` 500
Cost of ticket below 5´6´´ is ` 500.
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