Solution

OCT 20 MATHS

Class 10 - Mathematics
Section A
1. (a) 51
Explanation:
867 = 255 × 3 + 102
255 = 102 × 2 + 51
102 = 51 × 2 + 0
Hence, we got remainder as 0 , therefore HCF of (867 , 255) is 51
2.
(b) 3
Explanation:
The graph of given polynomial cuts the x-axis at 3 distinct points.
therefore, No. of zeroes are 3.

3. (a) a unique solution

Explanation:
Given: 2x + y - 5 = 0 and 3x + 2y - 8 = 0
We know that the general form for a pair of linear equations in 2 variables x and y is a1x + b1y + c1 = 0 and a2x + b2y + c2 = 0.
Comparing with above equations,
we have a1 = 2, b1 = 1, c1 = - 5; a2 = 3, b2 = 2, c2 = - 8
a1 2
=
a2 3

b1 1
=
b2 2
c1 −5 5
= =
c2 −8 8

a1 b1
Since a2
≠
b2

The lines are intersecting.

∴ The pair of equations has a unique solution.

4.
−8
(c) 5
< k <
8

Explanation:
For no real roots, we must have b2 - 4ac < 0.
−8
∴ (25k
2 2
− 4 × 16) < 0 ⇒ 25k
2
< 64 ⇒ k <
64

25
⇒
5
< k <
8

5
.

5. (a) 5
Explanation:
an = 5n - 1
a4 = 5(1) - 1
=5-1
=4
a2 = 5(2) - 1
= 10 - 1
=9
∴ d = a2 - a4

=9-4
=5

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 6.
(b) 6 units
Explanation:
Distance of any Point form y-axis means the absolute value of its abscissa
∴ Distance of Point (6, 5) from y-axis is 6 units.

7.
(d) (0, -1)
Explanation:
Given a parallelogram ABCD whose three vertices are;
A ( - 2, 3), B (6, 7) and C (8, 3)

Let the fourth vertex of parallelogram, D = (x4, y4) and L, M be the middle points of AC and BD, respectively
−2+8 3+3
L=( 2
,
2
) = (3, 3)

Since, mid - point of a line segment having points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)
x1 + x2 y1 + y2
= 2
,
2

and
6+x4 7+y4
M= 2
,
2

As we know ABCD is a parallelogram, therefore diagonals AC and BD will bisect each other.
So, L and M are the same points
6+x4 7+y
3= 2
and 3 = 2
4

⇒ 6 = 6 + x4 and 6 = 7 + y4
⇒ x4 = 0 and y4 = 6 – 7
∴ x4 = 0 and y4 = - 1
Hence, the fourth vertex of parallelogram is D = (x4, y4) = (0, -1)

8. (a) 1 cm
Explanation:
In △ABO and △QPO
∠ BAO = ∠ PQO (by alt. angle)

∠ AOB = ∠ QOP (vert. oppo. angle)

∴ △ABO ∼ △QPO (by AA Similarity)

AB OB
∴ =
QP OP
6
= 3

2 OP
OP = 1cm
9.
(c) 80°
Explanation:
Since the angle between the two tangents drawn from an external point to a circle in supplementary of the angle between the
radii of the circle through the points of contact.
∴ ∠ PTQ = 180° - 100° = 80°

10.
–
(d) 10√2

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 Explanation:
A chord subtends a right angle at its centre
Radius of the circle = 10 cm

−− −−−−
∴ Chord AB = √r 2
+ r
2

−−− −−−−−
2 2
= √10 + 10
−−−−−− −− −−−
= √100 + 100 = √200
−−−−−− –
= √100 × 2 = 10√2cm

11.
(d) tan4A + tan2A
Explanation:
We have, sec4A - sec2A = sec2A (sec2A - 1)
= (1 + tan2A) tan2A
= tan2A + tan4A
= tan4A + tan2A

12.
2 2
y
(b) x

2
+
2
=2
a b

Explanation:
y
x

a
cosθ + sinθ = 1 ...(i)
b
x y

a
sinθ - b
cosθ = 1 ...(ii)
Squaring and adding (i) and (ii), we get
2

[cos2θ + sin2θ] + [sin2θ + cos2θ] +

2 y 2x y 2x y
⇒
x

2 2 a b
cosθ sinθ - a b
cosθ sinθ = 2
a b
2 2
y
⇒
x

2
+
2
=2
a b

13. (a) 20 m
Explanation:
–
Let AB be the length of the string and AC = 10√3 m
And ∠ ABC = 60 ∘

In triangle ABC,

∘ AC
sin 60 =
AB
√3 10√3
⇒ =
2 AB
10√3×2
⇒ AB = = 20 m
√3

Therefore, the length of the string is 20 m.

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 60√10
14. (a) 7
units
Explanation:
Area of sector = 360
θ
× πr
2

49 2
⇒ × πr = 100π
360
49 2
⇒ × r = 100
360

2 100×360
⇒ r =
49

10×6√10
⇒ r =
7

60√10
⇒ r =
7
units
15. (a) 10.90 cm
Explanation:
∘

The area of the sector = x

360
∘
× πr
2

∘
50 22 2
= ∘
× × 5
360 7

= 10.90 cm
16.
(c) 1

Explanation:
Number of total outcomes = 10
Number of possible outcomes = {-2, -1, 0, 1, 2} = 5
∴ Required Probability =
5 1
=
10 2

17.
(c) 1

52

Explanation:
Number of jacks of Heart in a pack of 52 cards = 1
Number of possible outcomes = 1
Number of Total outcomes = 52
∴ Required Probability =
1

52

18.
(b) 6.85
Explanation:

Daily wages (in ₹) No of workers (fi) Cumulative Frequency (cf)

1-3 6 6

3-5 53 59

5-7 85 144

7-9 86 230

9-11 21 251

11-13 16 267

13-15 4 271

15-17 4 275
n
Here, n = 275 ⇒ 2
= 137.5
Median class is 5-7
n
−cf
137.5−59
∴ Median = l + ( 2

f
) × h = 5 + (
85
)× 2

=5+ 78.5

85
× 2 = 5 + 1.85 = 6.85

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19.
(c) A is true but R is false.
Explanation:
A is true but R is false.

20. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Section B
21. The prime factor tree of 126 and 156 is

2
∴ 126 = (2 × 3 × 3 × 7) = (2 × 3 × 7)

and 156 = (2 × 2 × 3 × 13) = (2 2

× 3 × 13) .
∴HCF(126, 156) = product of common terms with lowest power
HCF = (2 × 3 ) = (2 × 3)
1 1

HCF = 6
and LCM(126, 156) = product of prime factors with highest power
HCF = (2 × 3 × 7 × 13) = (4 × 9 × 7 × 13)
2 2

LCM = 3276.
∴ HCF (126, 156) = 6

and LCM (126, 156)= 3276

22. According to question InΔAOB and ΔCOD, we have

∠ AOB = ∠ COD [Vertically opposite angles]

AO
= [Given]
OB

OC OD

Therefore, by SAS-criterion of similarity, we have

ΔAOB ∼ ΔC OD
AO BO AB
⇒ = =
OC OD DC

⇒
1

2
=
DC
5
[∵ AB = 5 cm]
⇒ DC = 10 cm
Thus, the value of DC is 10 cm
23. In Figure, common tangents AB and CD to the two circles with centres O and O intersect at [Link] have to prove that AB = CD.
1 2

EA and EC are tangents from point E to the circle with centre O1

EA = EC .....(i)
EB and ED are tangents from point E to circle with centre O2
EB = ED ......(ii)
Eq. (i) +Eq(ii),we get,

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 EA + EB = EC + ED

AB = C D

24. Given: 2sin 2

θ − co s θ = 2
2

⇒ 2(1 − cos θ) − cos θ = 22 2 2

[∵ si n θ + co s θ = 1]
2

⇒2 − 2cos θ − cos θ = 2
2 2

2
⇒ 2 − 3co s θ = 2

2
⇒ −3co s θ = 2 − 2

⇒ −3cos 2
θ= 0

2
⇒ co s θ = 0

⇒ cosθ = 0

⇒ cosθ = cos90°

⇒ θ = 90°

OR
Here, L.H.S. = cos(A + B) = cos(30
∘ ∘
+ 60 ) = cos 90
∘
= 0

R. H. S = cos A cos B − sin A sin B

∘ ∘ ∘ ∘
= cos 30 cos 60 − sin 30 sin 60

√3 1 1 √3
= × − ×
2 2 2 2

√3 √3
= − = 0
4 4

∴ LHS = R.H.S
25. Angle swept by minute hand in 60 minutes = 360o
Angle swept by minute hand in 5 minutes =30o
r = 14 cm
2 ∘
πr θ 30 22
Area swept = 360
∘ =
360
∘ ×
7
× 14 × 14

= 154

3
cm2 or 51.33 cm2
OR
cm2
2 ∘

Area of sector OABC = π× 5 × 60

360
∘
= 25π

cm2
2 ∘
π× 2 × 60 4π
Area of sector OED = 360
∘ = 6

Area of shaded region = 25π

6
- 4π

6
= 21

6
×
22

7
= 11 cm2
Section C
26. We have to take LCM of 2, 4,3
2=2​ ×1
4=2​ ×2
3=3​ ×1
LCM = 12
Thus they will meet at a gap of 12 days.
7 May - 19 May - 31 May - 12 June - 24 June - 6 July - 18 July - 30 July- 11 August - 23 August - 4 Sept.
Therefore the last day before 4th Sept. will be 23rd of August.
27. Since α, β are the zeros of the polynomial f(x) = x2 - 5x + k.
Compare f(x) = x2 - 5x + k with ax2 + bx + c.
So, a = 1 , b = -5 and c = k
(−5)
α + β = −
1
=5
k
αβ = = k
1

Given, α − β = 1
Now, (α + β) = (α − β) 2 2
+ 4αβ

⇒ (5)2 = (1)2 + 4k
⇒ 25 = 1 + 4k

⇒ 4k = 24

⇒ k=6
Hence the value of k is 6.

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28. Let the present ages of A and B be ‘a’ and ‘b’ respectively.
As per given conditions, we get the following equations
⇒ a + 10 = 2(b + 10)

and a – 5 = 3(b – 5)
⇒ a = 2b + 10 .......(1)

and a = 3b – 10 .......(2)
Subtracting equation (1) from (2), gives
b - 20 = 0
⇒ b = 20
Using this value in (i), gives
a = 2b + 10
⇒ a = 2× 20 +10

⇒ a = 50

Therefore, a = 50, and b = 20.

OR
We know, by property of cyclic quadrilateral that
Sum of opposite angles = 180o
So, ∠A + ∠C = (6x + 10) + (x + y) ∘ ∘
= 180
∘

Since ∠A = (6x + 10) ∘

and ∠C = (x + y) ∘

So, 7x + y = 170 …(i)

Also, B + ∠D = (5x) ∘
+ (3y − 10)
∘
= 180
∘

Since ∠B = (5x) ∘

and ∠D = (3y − 10) ∘

So, 5x + 3y = 190 …(ii)

On multiplying Eq. (i) by 3 and then subtracting, we get
3(7x + y) – (5x + 3y) = 3(170) – 190
16x = 320
x = 20o
On putting x = 20o in Eq. (i), we get
7(20) + y = 170
So, y = 30o
And hence ∠A = (6x + 10) ∘
= (6(20) + 10)
∘ ∘
= 130

∘ ∘
∠B = (5x) = 5 × 20 = 100

∠C = (x + y)
∘
= 20 + 30 = 50o
∘ ∘
∠D = (3y − 10) = 3(30) − 10 = 80

Hence, the required values of x and y are 20o and 30o respectively and the values of the four angles i.e., and∠A, ∠B, ∠C and
∠D are 130o, 100o, 50o, and 80o, respectively.

29.

Given A circle with centre O and an external point T and two tangents TP and TQ to the circle, where P, Q are the points of
contact.
To Prove: ∠ PTQ = 2∠ OPQ
Proof: Let ∠ PTQ = θ
Since TP, TQ are tangents drawn from point T to the circle.
TP = TQ
∴ TPQ is an isoscles triangle

∴ ∠ TPQ = ∠ TQP = 1

2
(180o - θ) = 90o - θ

Since, TP is a tangent to the circle at point of contact P

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 ∴ ∠ OPT = 90o
∴ ∠ OPQ = ∠ OPT - ∠ TPQ = 90o - (90o - 1

2
θ )= θ

2
= 1

2
∠ PTQ
Thus, ∠ PTQ = 2∠ OPQ
OR
Given, AP and BP are tangents to a circle with centre O

AP = BP [tangents from external point P]

∴ ∠P AB = ∠P BA [Angles opposite to equal sides]
Now ∠AP B + ∠P AB + ∠P BA = 180 ∘

∘ ∘
⇒ 60 + 2∠P AB = 180

∘
⇒ ∠PAB = 60

∴ △ APB is an equilateral triangle.

So, AB = AP = 5cm

30.

In △OP Q , by Pythagoras theorem

OQ2 = OP2 + PQ2
2 2 2
⇒ (P Q + 1) = OP + PQ [∵ OQ − P Q = 1 ⇒ OQ = 1 + P Q]

2 2 2
⇒ PQ + 2P Q + 1 = 7 + PQ

⇒ 2P Q + 1 = 49

⇒ 2P Q = 48

⇒ P Q = 24 cm

∴ OQ − P Q = 1cm ⇒ OQ - 24 = 1 ⇒ OQ = 25 cm
OP 7
Now, sin Q = OQ
=
25

PQ
and, cos Q = =
24

25
OQ

31. Let us first construct the table of cumulative frequency as shown below:

Height (in cm) Number of students (fi) cumulative Frequency (c.f.)

130-135 4 4

135-140 11 15

140-145 12 27

145-150 7 34

150-155 10 44

155-160 6 50

∑ fi = 50

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 Here, N

2
=
50

2
= 25, which lies in cumulative frequency of 27.
∴ The median class is 140-145.
So, l = 140, c.f. = 15, f = 12 and h = 5
N
− c.f.
Now, as median (Me) = l + 2
× h
f

25−15
∴ Required median = 140 + 12
× 5

10
= 140 + 12
× 5

= 140 + 4.17
= 144.17
Section D
32. If the present age of sister be x,then ,by the first condition of the question,we have,
present age of the girl = 2x
By the second condition of the question,we have,
(2x + 4)(x + 4) = 160
2x + 8x + 4x + 16 = 160
2

2x + 12x -144 = 0
2

2x + (24 - 12)x - 144 = 0

2

2x(x + 12) - 12(x + 12) = 0

(2x - 12)(x +12) = 0
∴ x = 6; x = -12

Since age can't be negative,therefore

x=6
So, Age of sister = 6 and Age of girl = 2(6)=12
OR
x = - 4 is the root of the equation x 2
+ 2x + 4p = 0

2
(−4) + (2 × −4) + 4p = 0

or, p = -2
Equation x 2
− 2(1 + 3k)x + 7(3 + 2k) = 0 has equal roots.
2
∴ 4(1 + 3x) − 28(3 + 2k) = 0

or, 9k − 8k − 20 = 0
2

or, (9k +10)(k-2) = 0

or, k = ,2
−10

Hence, the value of k = − 10

9
,2

33.

Given: △ABC ∼ △P QR and BD, QM are medians

To prove: AB

PQ
=
BD

QM

Proof: △ABC ∼ △P QR (given)

AB AC
∴ =
PQ PR

⇒
AB

PQ
=
2AD

2PM
(BD and QM are medians)
AB AD
⇒ =
PQ PM

In △ABD and △P QM
AB

PQ
=
AD

PM
(proved above)
∠A = ∠P (△ABC ∼ △PQR)
∴ △ABD ∼ △PQM (SAS criteria)
∴
AB

PQ
=
BD

QM
(C.P.S.T)

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34.

Volume of toy = volume of cone + volume of hemisphere

1 2 2 3
= πr h + πr
3 3
1 2
= πr (h + 2r)
3
1 22
= × × 4 × 4(4 + 2 × 4)
3 7

= 201.14cm3
If a cube circumscribes the toy then,
Volume of cubi = (side)3
Volume = 512cm3
Difference of the volume of cube and toy
= 512 - 201.14
= 310.86 cm3
Total surface Area of toy = Curved surface area of cone + Curved surface area of hemisphere
−− −−−−
l = √h2
+ r
2

−− −−−−
l= 2
√4 + 4
2

−−
l = √32
–
l = 4√2
l = 5.64 cm
Total surface area of toy = π rl + 2π r2
= π r(l + 2r)
× 4 (5.64 + 2 × 4)
22
=
7

Total surface area of toy = 171.47 cm2

OR
Height of cone (h) = 10 cm
Radius of cone and hemisphere (r) = 7 cm
−−−−−−
Slant height of cone (l) = √h + r 2 2

−−− −− −− − − −− −−− −−−

l = √10 + 7 = √100 + 49 =​​√149
2 2

l = 12.2cm
Volume of toy = volume of cone + volume of hemisphere
Volume of toy = πr h + πr 2 2

3
3

Volume = πr 2
(h +
2

3
r) =
22

7
× 49 × (10 +
2

3
× 7)

14 22×7×44
Volume = 22 × 7 × (10 + 3
) = ​​​ 3

Volume = 2258.66 cm3

​Volume of toy = 2258.66cm3
Now,
Surface area of toy = CSA of cone + CSA of hemisphere
Surface area = πrl + 2πr 2

Surface area = πr(l + 2r) = × 7 (12.2 + 14)​​

22

Surface area= 22 × 26.2

Surface area = 576.4 cm2
​Surface area of coloured sheet required = 576.4cm2
35. Mode:
Here, the maximum frequency is 23 and the class corresponding to this frequency is 35 - 45.

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 So, the modal class is 35 - 45.
Now, size (h) = 10
lower limit it (l) of modal class = 35
frequency (f1) of the modal class = 23
frequency (f0) of class previous the modal class = 21
frequency (f2) of class succeeding the modal class = 14
f1 − f0 23−21
∴ Mode = l + 2f1 − f0 − f2
× h = 35 + 2×23−21−14
× 10
= 35 + 2

11
× 10 = 35 + 20

11

= 35 + 1.8 (approx.)
= 36.8 years (approx.)
Mean:-
Take a = 40, h = 10.

Age Number of Class xi −40

di = xi - 40 ui = fiui
(in years) patients (fi) marks (xi) 10

5-15 6 10 –30 –3 –18

15-25 11 20 –20 –2 –22
25-35 21 30 –10 –1 –21
35-45 23 40 0 0 0
45-55 14 50 10 1 14
55-65 5 60 20 2 10

Total ∑ fi = 80 ∑ fi ui = - 37
Using the step deviation method,
∑ f ui −37
¯¯
¯
x = a+ (
i
)× h = 40 + ( 80
)× 10
∑ fi

= 40 - 37

8
= 40 - 4.63
= 35.37 years
Interpretation:- Maximum number of patients admitted in the hospital are of the age 36.8 years (approx.), while on an average the
age of a patient admitted to the hospital is 35.37 years.
Section E
36. i. Each class has 3 section
class 1 plants = 3 trees
class 2 plants = 6 trees
class 3 plants = 9 trees
∴ 3, 6, 9, ...

The no of trees planted by each class is in AP.

Sn = {2a + (n - 1)d}
n

5
S5 = 2
{2 × 3 + (5 - 1)3}
5
S5 = 2
{6 + 12}
S5 = 5

2
× 18
S5 = 45
∴ class 1 to 5 students plant 45 trees.
n
ii. Sn = 2
{2a + (n - 1)d}
S12 = 12

2
{2 × 3 + (12 - 1)3}
S12 = 6 {6 + 33}
S12 = 6 × 39
S12 = 234
∴ total no of trees planted by school = 234

iii. 30
OR

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 ∵ Class 12th has 3 sections and each section plants 12 trees.
∴ total no of trees = 12 × 3

= 36 trees.
37. i. Coordinates of Q are (9, 5).
∴ Distance of point Q from y-axis = 9 units

ii. Coordinates of point U are (8, 2).

iii. We have, P(2, 5) and Q (9, 5)
−−−−−−−−−−−−−− − −−−−−
∴ PQ = √(2 − 9) + (5 − 5) = √49 + 0 = 7 units
2 2

OR
Length of TU = 5 units and of TL = 2 units
∴ Perimeter of image of a rectangular face = 2(5 + 2) = 14 units

38. i. In △DCX
tan 60o =
DC

CX
– DC
√3 =
8
–
DC = 8√3 m
−−−−−−−−−−
DX = √DC + C X 2 2

−−−−− − −−−−
– 2 2
= √(8√3) + 8

−−−−−−−
= √192 + 64
−−−
= √256

= 16 m
Hence, distance between X and top of smaller tree is 16 m.
ii. In △BAX
cos 60o =
AX

BX

1 AC+8
=
2 36

36 = 2AC + 16
20 = 2AC
20

2
= 10 AC
AC = 10
∴ horizontal distance between both trees is 10 m.
iii. Height of big tree = AB
∴ In △BAX

tan 60o = AB

AX
=
AB

18
–
AB = 18√3 m
OR
Height of small tree = CD
In △ CDX
tan 60o = CD

CX
– CD
√3 =
8
–
CD = 8√3 m

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