SAMPLE PAPER

5
SOLVED

MATHEMATICS
(STANDARD)
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions: Same instructions as given in the Sample Paper 1.

PART - A
SECTION - I 16 marks
Section - I has 16 questions of 1 mark each, internal choice is provided in 5 questions.
232
1. Find the number of places of decimal after which the decimal expansion of
2352
terminates. 1
1 1
2. If a and b be the zeros of the polynomial x2 + x + 1, then find the value of α + β . 1
x
3. In a right-angled triangle ABC, right angled at B, AB = , BC = x + 2 and AC = x + 3. Find
2
value of x. 1

4. If k, 2k −1 and 2k + 1 are three consecutive terms of an A.P., find the value of k. 1

5. Determine the number of multiples of 4 that lie between 10 and 250. 1
6. Find the roots of the equation 3x2 + 2x = 0 1
7. Check if x = 2, y = 1 is a solution of the system of equations: 3x – 2y = 4; 2x + y = 5
OR
How many zeros are there of the polynomial whose graph is shown below?
Y

X’ O
OX X

1
          Y'

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 8. Find the coordinates of the point which divides the line segment joining A(–2, 2) and B(2, 8)
in the ratio 3 : 1. 1
9. State the SAS criterion of similarity of triangles.
OR
AB BC
If in two triangles ABC and PQR, = , then write the equality of angles of the two
PQ RP
triangles such that two triangles are similar. 1
10. In the figure, AB and CD are common tangents to two circles of unequal radii. Prove that
AB = CD.
A
B
P

D
          C 1
11. Draw a line segment AB of length 8 cm. Divide it internally in the ratio 2 : 3. 1
12. If 2 cos 3θ = 3 (0° ≤ θ ≤ 90°), then find the value of θ. 1
13. Evaluate : 2 sin2 30° tan 60° − 3 cos2 30° sec 60°
OR
In the figure, AC = 3 cm, BC = 6 cm and CD = 4 cm. Write the value of (i) tan B (ii) cot A
D

              A C B
1
14. Show that if the circumferences of two circles are equal, then their areas are also equal.
OR
If the area of a semi-circular region is 308 cm2, then find its perimeter. 1
15. In a pack of 52 playing cards, what is the probability of a face card appearing if you pick a
card? [Aces 'A' are not considered face cards.]
OR
Find the mean of the following distribution:
x 10 30 50 70 90

f
7 5 10 3 5 1
16. Determine the median class of the following frequency distribution:
Class 5-10 10-15 15-20 20-25 25-30 30-35 35-40

Frequency
5 7 15 11 5 4 3 1

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 SECTION - II 16 marks
Section - II has case study based questions. All are compulsory. Attempt any four sub-parts of
each question. Each subpart carries 1 mark.

17. Tata Steels is going to make frames as part of a new warehouse they are setting up
for amazon fulfilment projects. To manage detailing, fabrication and construction of steel
framing projects can be challenging. For which, they are using a 3D CAD software to create
a constructible model that includes the relevant information such as dimensions of the
warehouse and materials needed.
The frame will have a solid base and will be cut out of a piece of steel, and to keep the
weight down, the final area of the frame should be 28 sq cm.
In order to input the right values in the CAD software, the engineer needs to calculate some
basic things.

x 6 cm

11 cm
x

On the basis of the above information, answer any four of the following questions:
(A) If the width of the frame is ‘x’ cm, then the dimensions of the outer frame are:
(a) (11 + x) and (6 + x) (b) (11 – x) and (6 – x)
(c) (11 + 2x) and (6 + 2x) (d) (11 – 2x) and (6 – 2x) 1
(B) Area of the metal sheet ( in sq cm) before cutting is:
(a) 4x2 + 34x + 66 (b) x2 + 17x + 66
(c) 5x2 + 30 (d) 10(x2 + 15x + 4) 1
(C) Area of metal sheet ( in sq cm) after cutting out the 11 cm × 6 cm inside, is:
(a) x2 + 17x (b) 12x2 + 51
2
(c) 4x + 30 (d) 4x2 + 34x 1
(D) If the area of the frame is 28 sq cm, the value of ‘x’ is:
(a) 0.8 cm (b) 1.3 cm
(c) 1.4 cm (d) 1.1 cm 1
(E) The perimeter of the frame is:
(a) 30.8 cm (b) 37.2 cm
(c) 40.4 cm (d) 27.6 cm 1

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18. Uttar Bantra Sarbojanin Durgotsav Committee had started planning for their Durga puja
a year in advance with a mega budget in mind.
Bholeram Tents is given a contract by the municipal corporation of Budaun (Uttar Pradesh),
India to setup a mega function pandal (tent). The architect has designed a tent of height 7.7
m in the form of a right circular cylinder of diameter 36 m and height 4.4 m surmounted
by a right circular cone. This tent is setup in a rectangular park of dimensions 70 m × 60
m as shown below.
The tent is made of canvas. (Take π = 3.14)

4.4 m

7.7 m
60 m

36 m
70 m

On the basis of the above information, answer any four of the following questions:
(A) For the workers to finalise the purchase of material, the height of the conical part is:
(a) 2.3 m (b) 6.3 m
(c) 3.3 m (d) 12.1 m 1
(B) The slant height of the conical part is:
(a) 18.3 m (b) 18.7 m
(c) 19.1 cm (d) 19.4 cm 1
(C) To purchase the canvas, the area of the canvas to be used approx in making the tent, is:
(a) 1353 sq cm (b) 1386 sq m
(c) 1406 sq m (d) 1533 sq m 1
(D) The cost of canvas at ₹ 4.50, sq m is:
(a) ₹ 6327 (b) ₹ 6237
(c) ₹ 6898.50 (d) ₹ 6088.50 1
(E) The area of the rectangular park outside the tent is:
(a) 1883 sq m (b) 2864 sq m
(c) 3182 sq m (d) 4200 sq m 1
19. Ramesh places a mirror on level ground to determine the height of a pole (with traffic light
fired on it) (see the figure). He stands at a certain distance so that he can see the top of the
pole reflected from the mirror. Ramesh’s eye level is 1.8 m above the ground. The distance
of Ramesh and the pole from the mirror are 1.5 m and 2.5 m respectively.

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 A

Pole
Mirror C Ramesh's
Eye-level

1.8 m

B 2.5 m 1.5 m D
M

On the basis of the above information, answer any four of the following questions:
(A) The two similar triangles shown in the figure are:
(a) ΔABM, ΔMCD (b) ΔAMB, ΔCDM
(c) ΔABM, ΔCMD (d) ΔABM, ΔMDC 1
(B) Which criterion of similarity is applicable to similar triangles?
(a) SSA (b) ASA
(c) SSS (d) AAA 1
(C) The height of the pole is:
(a) 3 metres (b) 2.8 metres
(c) 3.2 metres (d) 3.8 metres 1
(D) If Ramesh’s eye level is 1.2 m above the ground, then the height of the pole is:
(a) 3 metres (b) 2.6 metres
(c) 2.2 metres (d) 2 metres 1
(E) If the distance of Ramesh and the pole from the mirror are 2.5 m and 1.5 m respectively,
then the height of the pole is:
(a) 3 metres (b) 2.1 metres
(c) 1.8 metres (d) 1.08 metres 1
20. 4 boys are having a night in and one of the boy's mother decides to play a game. 17 cards
numbered 1, 2, 3 … 17 are put in a box and mixed thoroughly.
The mother asks each boy to draw a card and after each draw, the card is replaced back in
the box. She shows some magic tricks and at the end, decides to test their mathematical
skills.

On the basis of the above information, answer any four of the following questions:
(A) The probability of drawing an odd number card in the first draw by the first boy is:
11 10
(a) (b)
17 17
9 8
(c) (d) 1
17 17

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 (B) The probability of drawing a prime number card in the second draw by the second
boy is:
3 7
(a) (b)
16 17
9 8
(c) (d) 1
17 15
(C) If the card is not replaced after the second draw, the probability of drawing a card
bearing a multiple of 3 greater than 4 in the third draw by the third boy is:
1 1
(a) (b)
4 3
2 5
(c) (d) 1
3 6
(D) If the card is replaced after the third draw, the probability of drawing a card bearing a
number greater than 17 in the fourth draw by the fourth boy is:
1 1
(a) (b)
4 3
(c) 0 (d) 1 1
(E) If the card is replaced after the fourth draw, the probability of drawing a card bearing
a multiple of 3 or 7 in the fifth draw by the fourth boy is:
6 7
(a) (b)
17 17
8 9
(c) (d) 1
17 17

PART - B
SECTION - III 12 marks
Section - III, all questions are compulsory. In case of internal choice, attempt any one.
21. Reduce the following equation into standard quadratic equation form:
x − 2 x − 4 10
+ = (x ¹ 3, 5) 2
x − 3 x − 5 3

22. Using prime factorisation, find HCF and LCM of 18, 45 and 60.
OR
If a = 2 × 3, b = 2 × 3 × 5, c = 3 × 5 and the LCM (a, b, c) = 23 × 32 × 5, then find the value
3 n

of n. 2

23. Show that the point (a, a), (–a, –a) and (–a 3 , a 3 ) are the vertices of an equilateral
triangle.
OR
If the points A(1, −2), B( 2, 3), C(a, 2) and D(−4, −3) forms a parallelogram, find the value
of ‘a’. 2
24. Taking A = 30°, verify the following:
2 tan A
tan 2A = 2
1 − tan2 A
25. A solid iron rectangular block of dimensions 4.4 m, 2.6 m and 1 m is cast into a hollow
cylindrical pipe of internal radius 15 cm and thickness 5 cm. Find the length of the pipe. 2
26. Find the mode of the following frequency distribution:
Class 100-110 110-120 120-130 130-140 140-150 150-160 160-170
Frequency 4 6 20 32 33 8 2
2

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 SECTION - IV 21 marks
Section - IV, all questions are compulsory. In case of internal choice, attempt any one.

27. Prove that 3 2 is an irrational number. 3

28. Find the solution of the pair of equations: x – y + 1 = 0; 3x + 2y − 12 = 0 3
29. Point P divides the line segment joining the points A (2, 1) and B(5, −8) such that
AP 1
= . If P lies on the line 2x – y + k = 0, then find the value of k. 3
AB 3

30. Prove that in a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the
squares of the other two sides.
OR
In the figure, RQ ⊥ PQ, PQ ⊥ PT and ST ⊥ PR. Prove that: ST × QR = PS × PQ
T R

             P Q 3
sin θ 1 + cos θ
31. Prove that: + = 2 cosec q 3
1 + cos θ sin θ

32. If h, C and V respectively represent the height, curved surface area and volume of a cone,
prove that:
3πVh3 + 9V 2
C2 =
b2
OR
A circle is inscribed in a square of side 4 cm. Determine the left out area. What will
be the left out area of the circle if a square is inscribed in the circle? (Use p = 3.14)
D C

              A B 3
33. The lengths of 40 leaves of a plant are measured correct to nearest millimetre, and the
data obtained is represented in the following table:
Length (in mm) 118-126 127-135 136-144 145-153 154-162 162-171 172-180

Number of leaves 3 5 9 12 5 4 2
Find the median length of the leaves. 3

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 SECTION - V 15 marks
Section - V, all questions are compulsory. In case of internal choice, attempt any one.

34. The sum of the ages of a father and his son is 45 years. Five years ago, the product of their
ages (in years) was 124. Determine their present ages. 5
35. A vertical tower stands on a horizontal plane is surmounted by a vertical flagstaff of
height h. At a point on the ground, the angles of elevation of the bottom and the tops of
b tan α
the flagstaff are a and b respectively. Prove that the height of the tower is . 5
tan β − tan α

36. O is the centre of a circle of radius 5 cm. T is a point such that OT = 13 cm and OT intersect
the circle at E. If AB is the tangent to the circle at E, find the length of AB.
P
A

E
O T

B
Q

OR
If two sides and a median bisecting the third side of a triangle are respectively proportional
to the corresponding sides and the median of another triangle, then prove that the two
triangles are similar. 5

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