Test of Math
Test of Math
Test of Math
3. If the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x2 + (a + 1)x + b are 2 and -3, then
(a) a = -7, b = -1 (b) a = 5, b = -1 (c) a = 2, b = –6 (d) a = 0, b = –6
Ans. (d) a = 0, b = –6
4. Three cubes each of side 15 cm are joined end to end. The total surface area of the cuboid is:
(a) 3150 cm2 (b) 1575 cm2 (c) 1012.5 cm2 (d) 576.4 cm2
Ans. (a) 3150 cm2
5. The point which lies on the perpendicular bisector of the line segment joining point A (–2, –5)
and B (2, 5) is:
(a) (0, 0) (b) (0, –1) (c) (–1, 0) (d) (1, 0)
Ans. (a) (0, 0)
6. The point on the x-axis which is equidistant from (– 4, 0) and (10, 0) is:
(a) (7, 0) (b) (5, 0) (c) (0, 0) (d) (3, 0)
Ans. (d) (3, 0)
9. In the figure given below, AD = 4 cm, BD = 3 cm and CB = 12 cm, then cot θ equals :
10. The perimeters of two similar triangles are 26 cm and 39 cm. The ratio of their areas will be :
(a) 2 : 3 (b) 6 : 9 (c) 4 : 6 (d) 4 : 9
Ans: (d) 4 : 9
11. If ∆ABC ~ ∆EDF and ∆ABC is not similar to ∆DEF, then which of the following is not true?
(a) BC.EF = AC.FD (b) AB.EF = AC.DE (c) BC.DE = AB.EF (d) BC.DE = AB.FD
Ans. (c) BC.DE = AB.EF
12. In the given figure, from an external point P, two tangents PQ and PR are drawn to a circle of
radius 4 cm with centre O. If ∠QPR = 90°, then length of PQ is
13. In a circle of diameter 42cm, if an arc subtends an angle of 60º at the centre, then the length of the
arc is:
(a) 22/7 cm (b) 11cm (c) 22 cm (d) 44 cm
Ans: (c) 22 cm
14. If the circumference of a circle increases from 2π to 4π then its area ......the original area :
(a) Half (b) Double (c) Three times (d) Four times
Ans: (d) Four times
15. The radii of 2 cylinders are in the ratio 2 : 3 and their heights are in the ratio 5 : 3. Then, the ratio
of their volumes is:
(a) 19 : 20 (b) 20 : 27 (c) 18:25 (d) 17:23
Ans: (b) 20 : 27
18. A box contains cards numbered 6 to 50. A card is drawn at random from the box. The probability
that the drawn card has a number which is a perfect square is :
(a) 1/45 (b) 2/15 (c) 4/45 (d) 1/9
Ans. (d) 1/9
P(perfect Square)= 5/45 = 1/9
SECTION-B
Questions 21 to 25 carry 2M each
21. The short and long hands of a clock are 4 cm and 6 cm long respectively. Find the sum of
distances travelled by their tips in 2 days
Ans: In 2 days, the short hand will complete 4 rounds.
∴ Distance moved by its tip = 4(circumference of a circle of radius 4 cm)
22 704
4 2 4 cm cm
7 7
In 2 days, the long hand will complete 48 rounds.
∴ Distance moved by its tip = 48(circumference of a circle of radius 6 cm)
22 12.672
48 2 6 cm cm
7 7
704 12672
Hence, sum of distances moved by the tips of two hands of the clock cm
7 7
= 1910.85 cm
Ans: We know that the lengths of the tangents drawn from an external point to the circle
are equal.
DR = DS ...... (i)
BP = BQ ...... (ii)
AP = AS ...... (iii)
CR = CQ ...... (iv)
Adding (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), we get DR + BP + AP + CR = DS + BQ + AS + CQ
By rearranging the terms we get,
(DR + CR) + (BP + AP) = (CQ + BQ) + (DS + AS)
⇒ CD + AB = BC + AD
Hence it is proved AB + CD = AD + BC.
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23. If sin(A – B) = , cos(A + B) = , 00< A + B ≤900 , A > B. Find A and B.
2 2
1 1
Ans: sin( A B) sin( A B) 30 sin 30
2 2
On equating both sides
A B 30 (1)
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cos( A B) cos( A B ) cos(60 ) cos(60 )
2 2
On equating both sides
A B 60..(2)
Adding (1) and (2),we get 2A = 900 ⇒ A = 450
Putting value of A in (i)
450 + B = 600 ⇒ B = 150
24. Find the value of m for which the pair of linear equations:
2x + 3y – 7 = 0 and (m – 1) x + (m + 1) y = (3m – 1) has infinitely many solutions
Ans: For infinitely many solutions the condition is
a1 b1 c1 2 3 7
a2 b2 c2 m 1 m 1 3m 1
Now, 2(m + 1) = 3(m – 1) ⇒ m = 5
QR QT
25. In the figure, and ∠1 = ∠2, Show that ∆PQS ∼ ∆TQR.
QS PR
Ans: In △PQR,
Since, ∠1=∠2
∴ PR=PQ (Opposite sides of equal angles are equal) .....(1)
QR QT
In △PQS and △TQR, . (Given)
QS PR
QR QT
i.e., .( From 1)
QS PQ
Also, ∠Q is common
∴ By SAS criterion of similarity, △PQS∼△TQR.
OR
ABCD is a trapezium in which AB || CD and its diagonals intersect each other at the point O.
Using a similarity criterion of two triangles, show that =
Ans: ABCD is a trapezium with AB∥CD and diagonals AB and CD intersecting at O.
SECTION-C
Questions 26 to 31 carry 3 marks each
26. On a morning walk, three persons step off together and their steps measure 40 cm, 42 cm and 45
cm, respectively. Find the minimum distance each should walk so that each can cover the same
distance in complete steps.
Ans: The minimum distance each should walk so that each can cover the same distance in
complete steps is the LCM of 40 cm, 42 cm and 45 cm.
Prime factorisation of 40, 42 and 45 gives
27. If a, b are the zeroes of the polynomial 2x2 – 5x + 7, then find a polynomial whose zeroes are 2a
+ 3b, 3a + 2b
Ans: Since a, b are the zeroes of 2x2 – 5x + 7
(5) 5 7
∴a+b= = and ab =
2 2 2
The given zeroes of required polynomial are 2a + 3b and 3a + 2b
5 25
Sum of the zeroes = 2a + 3b + 3a + 2b = 5a + 5b = 5(a + b) = 5 × =
2 2
Again, product of the zeroes = (2a + 3b) (3a + 2b) = 6 (a2 + b2) + 13ab
= 6 [(a + b)2 – 2ab)] + 13 ab = 6(a + b)2 + ab
= 6(5/2)2 + 7/2 = 75/2 + 7/2 = 82/2 = 41
Now, required polynomial is given by
25
k [x2 – (Sum of the zeroes) x + Product of the zeroes] = k [ x2 – x + 41]
2
k
= [2 x 2 25 x 82] , where k is any non-zero real number.
2
Hence the required polynomial is 2 x 2 25 x 82 .
29. Find the ratio in which the line 2x + y – 4 = 0 divides the line segment joining the points A (2, –
2) and B (3, 7)
Ans: Let P(x, y) be the point on the line 2x + y – 4 = 0 dividing the line segment joining the
points A(2, –2) and B(3, 7) in the ratio k : 1.
3k 2 7 k 2
∴ The coordinate of P are ,
k 1 k 1
Since, point (x, y) lies on the line 2x + y = 4.
3k 2 7k 2 6k 4 7k 2
2 4 4
k 1 k 1 k 1
⇒ 13k + 2 = 4k + 4 ⇒ 9k = 2 ⇒ k = 2/9
Thus, required ratio is 2 : 9.
31. From a pack of 52 playing cards, jacks, queens, kings and aces of red colour are removed. From
the remaining a card is drawn at random. Find the probability that the card drawn is (i) a black
queen (ii) a red card (iii) a face card.
Ans: From the total playing 52 cards, red coloured jacks, queen, kings and aces are removed(i.e.,
2 jacks, 2 queens, 2 kings, 2 aces) ∴ Remaining cards = 52 – 8 = 44
(i) Favourable cases for a black queen are 2 (i.e., queen of club or spade)
∴ Probability of drawing a black queen = 2/44 = 1/22
(ii) Favourable cases for red cards are 26 – 8 = 18 (as 8 cards have been removed) (i.e.9 diamonds
+ 9 hearts)
∴ Probability of drawing a red card = 18/44 = 9/22
(iii) Favourable cases for a face card are 6 (i.e. 2 black jacks, queens and kings each)
∴ Probability of drawing a face card = 6/44 = 3/22
SECTION-D
Questions 32 to 35 carry 5M each
32. A survey regarding the heights (in cm) of 50 girls of class Xth of a school was conducted
and the following data was obtained. Find the mean, median and mode of the given data.
Heights (in cm) 120 – 130 130 – 140 140 – 150 150 – 160 160 – 170
No. of Girls 2 8 12 20 8
Ans:
33. 200 logs are stacked in the following manner: 20 logs in the bottom row, 19 in the next row, 18 in
the row next to it and so on (see below figure). In how may rows are the 200 logs placed and how
many logs are in the top row?
Ans: Here, a is the first term, d is a common difference and n is the number of terms.
It can be observed that the number of logs in rows are forming an A.P. 20, 19, 18, ...
n
We know that sum of n terms of AP is given by the formula Sₙ = [2a + (n - 1) d]
2
34. Prove that if a line is a drawn parallel to one side of a triangle intersecting the other two sides in
distinct points, then the other two sides are divided in the same ratio. Using the above theorem.
Prove that = if LM II CB and LNII CD as shown in the figure.
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35. Two pipes running together can fill a cistern in 3 hours. If one pipe takes 3 hours more than
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the other to fill it, find the time in which each pipe would fill the cistern.
Ans: Let time taken by faster pipe to fill the cistern be x hrs.
Therefore, time taken by slower pipe to fill the cistern = (x + 3) hrs
Since the faster pipe takes x minutes to fill the cistern.
1
∴ Portion of the cistern filled by the faster pipe in one hour =
x
1
Portion of the cistern filled by the slower pipe in one hour =
x3
1 13
Portion of the cistern filled by the two pipes together in one hour =
40 40
13
1 1 13 x 3 x 13
According to question,
x x 3 40 x( x 3) 40
⇒ 40 (2x + 3) = 13x (x + 3) ⇒ 80x + 120 = 13x2 + 39x
⇒ 13x2 – 41x – 120 = 0 ⇒ 13x2 – 65x + 24x – 120 = 0
⇒ 13x (x – 5) + 24 (x – 5) = 0 ⇒ (x – 5) (13x + 24) = 0
Either x – 5 = 0 or 13x + 24 = 0
⇒ x = 5 as x = −24/13 not possible.
Hence, the time taken by the two pipes is 5 hours and 8 hours respectively.
OR
If Zeba was younger by 5 years than what she really is, then the square of her age (in years)
would have been 11 more than five times her actual age. What is her age now? [NCERT
Exemplar]
Ans: Let the present age of Zeba be x years.
Age before 5 years = (x – 5) years
According to given condition, (x – 5)2 = 5x + 11
⇒ x2 + 25 – 10x = 5x + 11 ⇒ x2 – 10x – 5x + 25 – 11 = 0
⇒ x2 – 15x + 14 = 0 ⇒ x2 – 14x – x + 14 = 0
⇒ x (x – 14) – 1 (x – 14) = 0 ⇒ (x – 1) (x – 14) = 0
⇒ x – 1 = 0 or x – 14 = 0
⇒ x = 1 or x = 14
But present age cannot be 1 year.
Hence, Present age of Zeba is 14 years.
36. On the roadway, Points A and B, which stand in for Chandigarh and Kurukshetra, respectively,
are located nearly 90 kilometres apart. At the same time, a car departs from Kurukshetra and one
from Chandigarh. These cars will collide in 9 hours if they are travelling in the same direction,
(a) When both cars move in the same direction, then find the situation can be represented
algebraically. [2]
OR
(a) When both cars move in the opposite direction, then find the situation can be represented
algebraically. [2]
(b) Find the speed of car x. [1]
(c) Find the speed of car y. [1]
Ans: (a) Suppose two cars meet at point Q. Then, Distance travelled by car X = AQ, Distance
travelled by car Y = BQ. It is given that two cars meet in 9 hours.
∴ Distance travelled by car X in 9 hours = 9x km = AQ = 9x
Distance travelled by car Y in 9 hours = 9y km = BQ = 9y
Clearly, AQ - BQ = AB = 9x - 9y = 90 = x - y = 10
OR
Suppose two cars meet at point P. Then Distance travelled by car X = AP and Distance travelled
by car Y = BP.
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In this case, two cars meet in hours. Distance travelled by car X in hours
7 7
9 9
= x km ⇒ AP = x
7 7
9
Distance travelled by car Y in hours
7
9 9
= y km ⇒ BP = y
7 7
Clearly, AP + BP = AB
9 9 9
⇒ x + y = 90 ⇒ (x + y) = 90 ⇒ x + y = 70
7 7 7
(b) We have x - y = 10 and x + y = 70
Adding equations (i) and (ii), we get 2x = 80 ⇒ x = 40
Hence, speed of car X is 40 km/hr.
(c) We have x - y = 10 ⇒ 40 - y = 10 ⇒ y = 30
Hence, speed of car y is 30 km/hr
37. In a toys manufacturing company, wooden parts are assembled and painted to prepare a toy. One
specific toy is in the shape of a cone mounted on a cylinder. For the wood processing activity
center, the wood is taken out of storage to be sawed, after which it undergoes rough polishing,
then is cut, drilled and has holes punched in it. It is then fine polished using sandpaper. For the
retail packaging and delivery activity center, the polished wood sub-parts are assembled together,
then decorated using paint. The total height of the toy is 26 cm and the height of its conical part is
6 cm. The diameters of the base of the conical part is 5 cm and that of the cylindrical part is 3 cm.
On the basis of the above information, answer the following questions:
38. Radio towers are used for transmitting a range of communication services including radio and
television. The tower will either act as an antenna itself or support one or more antennas on its
structure, including microwave dishes. They are among the tallest human-made structures. There
are 2 main types: guyed and self-supporting structures. On a similar concept, a radio station tower
was built in two sections A and B.
Tower is supported by wires from a point O. Distance between the base of the tower and point O
is 36 m. From point O, the angle of elevation of the top of section B is 30° and the angle of
elevation of the top of section A is 45°.