Solution

SAMPLE PAPER 8

Class 10 - Mathematics
Section A
1.
(b) 3
Explanation:
Since, it is given that
3 4 4
n= 2 × 3 × 5 × 7

3 4 4
= 2 × 5 × 3 × 7

3 3 4
= 2 × 5 × 5 × 3 × 7

3 4
= (2 × 5) × 5 × 3 × 7

4 3
= 5 × 3 × 7 × (10)

So, this means the given number n will end with 3 consecutive zeroes.

2. (a) 2
Explanation:
Since, The graph of P(x) intersect the x-asix at two distinct point.
hence, two zeroes are possible.
3.
(c) no solution
Explanation:
a1 b1 c1 −5
Here, a2
=
2

4
=
1

2
,
b2
=
3

6
=
1

2
and c2
=
−15
=
1

a1 b1 c1
∴ = ≠
a2 b2 c2

So, the given system has no solution.

4.
(d) k < 16
Explanation:
D>0
b2 - 4ac > 0
(-8)2 - 4(1)(k) > 0
64 - 4k > 0
64 > 4k
) > k
64
(
4

16 > k

−−
5. (a) √96
Explanation:
– −− −−
√6, √24 , √54 are in AP
– −−− − −−−−
√6, √4 × 6, √9 × 6
– – –
√6, 2√6, 3√6

common difference is 1
–
So, next term of AP = 4√6
−−−−−
= √16 × 6
−−
= √96
6.
–
(c) a√2
Explanation:

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 A(a cos θ, −a sin θ)

B(a sin θ, a cos θ)

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
2 2
AB = √(a cos θ − a sin θ) + (−a sin θ − a cos θ)
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
= √a cos θ + a sin θ − 2a cos θ sin θ + a sin θ + a cos θ + 2a sin θ cos θ
−− −− −− −− −− − −−− −−
2 2 2
= √2a (cos θ + sin θ)

−−
−
2
= √2a
–
AB = a√2 units

7.
(c) (2, 5)
Explanation:
Let cordinate of A(x,y)
(x−2) (y+3)
Then cordinate of mid point are [ 2
,
2
]

On comparing the cordinates of mid points

(x−2)
= 0
2

x=2
(y+3)
= 4
2

y=5
Cordinates of A are (2, 5).

8.
(c) 6 cm, 8 cm.
Explanation:
Given: AC ||BD. and AC = 6 cm, AE = 3 cm, EB = 4 cm, ED = 8 cm, In triangles ACE and DEB, ∠ AEC = ∠ DEB [Vertically
opposite angles] ∠ ECA = ∠ EDB [Alternate angles as AC ||BD]
∴△ACE ∼ △DEB [AA similarity]

EB ED
∴ =
AE EC
4 8
⇒ =
3
EC
8×3
⇒ EC = 4
= 6 cm
EB BD
Also =
AE AC
4 BD
⇒ =
3 6

⇒ BD = 4×6

3
= 8 cm

9.
(b) 15
Explanation:
In the given figure, AB and AC are tangents to a circle with centre O and radius 8 cm.
OA = 17 cm.
−−−− −−−−−−
2 2
AC = AB = √O A − O B (∵ AB = AC )
−−− −−−− −− − −−−−
2 2
= √17 − 8 = √289 − 64 (In right △OAB)
−−−
= √225 = 15cm

10.
(d) 8 cm
Explanation:

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 Here, OP = OQ = 5 cm [Radii]
And OR = PR – OP = 8 – 5 = 3 cm
Also, OA = 5 cm [Radius]
Now, in right angled triangle AOR, OA2 = OR2 + AR2
⇒ 52 = 32 + AR2
⇒ AR2 = 25 – 9 = 16
⇒ AR = 4 cm

Since perpendicular from the centre of a circle to a chord bisects the chord.
∴ AB = AR + BR = 4 + 4 = 8 cm

11.
(d) -5
Explanation:
Given: 5cot2A - 5 cosec2A
= 5(cot2A - cosec2A)
= 5 × -1 = -5
[∵ cosec2θ - cot2θ = 1]

12.
–
(c) √3
Explanation:
√3
cos θ =
2
∘
cos θ = cos 30
∘
θ = 30
1
sin ϕ =
2
∘
sin ϕ = sin 30

∘
ϕ = 30

Now,
∘ ∘
Tan(θ + ϕ) = Tan(30 + 30 )

∘
= Tan 60
–
= √3

13. (a) 819.6 m

Explanation:
Let BC = h be the cliff,

A be the point of first observation and ∠ CAB = 45o

After covering AD = 600 m, ∠ DAE = 30o.

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 Draw DF⊥ BC and DE⊥ AB
such that ∠ CDF = 60o (Given)
In △DFC, ∠ DCF = 180o - (90o + 60o) = 30o
In △ABC, ∠ ACB = 180o - (90o + 45o) = 45o
∴ ∠ ACD = ∠ ACB - ∠ DCF

= 45o - 30o = 15o

Also, ∠ CAD = 45o - 30o = 15o
In △ACD, AD = DC [Opposite sides of equal angles]
∴ DC = 600 m [∵ AD = 600 m]
In △AED, sin30o = DE

AD

⇒
1

2
= DE

600
⇒ 2DE = 600 ⇒ DE = 300 m
In △CFD, sin60o =
FC

DC

√3 – –
⇒
2
= FC

600
⇒ 2FC = 600√3 ⇒ FC = 300√3 = 519.6 m
Height of cliff BC = BF + FC = DE + FC (∵ BF = DE)
= 300 + 519.6 = 819.6 m.
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.
(c) 52 cm2
Explanation:
θ
We know that perimeter of a sector of radius, r = 2r + 360
× 2πr …(1)
Therefore, substituting the corresponding values of perimeter and radius in equation (1), we get,
29 = 2 × 6.5 +
360
θ
× 2π × 6.5 …(2)
θ
29 = 2 × 6.5 (1 + × π)
360

29 θ
= (1 + × π)
2×6.5 360

29

2×6.5
− 1 =
θ

360
× π ………(3)
We know that area of the sector = 360
θ
× πr
2

From equation (3), we get

Area of the sector = ( 29

2×6.5
− 1) r
2

Substituting r = 6.5 we get,

Area of the sector = ( 29

2×6.5
− 1) 6.5
2

2
29×6.5 2
= ( − 6.5 )
2×6.5

29×6.5 2
= ( − 6.5 )
2

29×6.5 2
= ( − 6.5 )
2

= (94.25 − 42.25)

= 52
Therefore, area of the sector is 52 cm2.

16.
1
(b) 6

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 Explanation:
Number of all possible outcomes = 6.
Odd number greater than 3 is 5 only. Its number is 1.
1
∴ P(getting an odd number greater than 3) = 6

7
17. (a) 6

Explanation:
7
On actual division 6
comes out to be 1.67 which is greater than 1. The probability can be less than or equal to 1.

18.
(d) 3
Explanation:
Marks Obtained Number of students f

0-10 (63-58)=5 5

10-20 (58-55)=3 3

20-30 (55-51)=4 4

30-40 (51-48)=3 3

40-50 (48-42)=6 6

50... 42=42 42
Hence, frequency in the class interval 30 - 40 is 3.

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

20.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
For 2k + 1, 3k + 3 and 5k - 1 to form an AP
(3k + 3) - (2k + 1) = (5k - 1) - (3k + 3)
k + 2 = 2k - 4
2 + 4 = 2k - k = k
k=6
So, both assertion and reason are correct but reason does not explain assertion.

Section B
21. 260 = 13 × 2 2
× 5

910 = 13 × 7 × 2 × 5

HCF = 13 × 2 × 5 = 130
LCM = 13 × 4 × 7 × 5 = 1820
22. Given: △ABC and △DEF are similar triangles such that AB = 3 cm, BC = 2 cm CA = 2.5 cm and EF = 4 cm
To find: Perimeter of △DEF
We know that it two triangles are similar then their corresponding sides are proportional
Hence, AB

DE
=
BC

EF
=
CA

FD

Substituting the values, we get

AB DE
=
BC EF
3 DE
=
2 4

DE = 6 cm ...(i)
Similarly,

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 CA DF
=
BC EF
2.5 DF
=
2 4

DF = 5 cm ...(ii)
Perimeter of △DEF = DE + EF + DF
=6+4+5
= 15 cm
23. Here it is given that, AB = 10 cm, AQ = 7 cm and CQ = 5 cm.
Now we know that the lengths of tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal.
∴ AR = AQ = 7 cm.
BR = (AB - AR) = (10 - 7) cm = 3 cm.
∴ BP = BR = 3 cm,

CP = CQ = 5 cm.
BC = (BP + CP) = (3 + 5) cm = 8 cm
Hence the length of BC = 8cm.
24. We have,
L.H.S = sin4A - cos4A
⇒ L.H.S = (sin2A)2 - (cos2A)2
⇒ L.H.S = (sin2A + cos2A) (sin2A - cos2A) [∵ a 2 2
− b = (a + b) (a − b)]

⇒ L.H.S = sin2A - cos2 A [ ∴ sin2 A + cos2 A = 1]

⇒ L.H.S = (1 - cos2A)- cos2 A = 1 - 2cos2 A = 1-2(1-sin2A) = 2sin2A-1 = R.H.S
therefore, sin4A - cos4A = sin2A - cos2 A= 2sin2A-1 = 1 - 2cos2 A
Hence proved
OR
2

L.H.S. = 1 + co t θ

1+cosecθ
2
(1+cosecθ+cose c θ−1)

=
1+cosecθ

cosecθ(1+cosecθ)
=
(1+coscθ)

= cosecθ = R.H.S.

25.

Shaded area = area of square − 4 (area of sector)

2
4×π×(25) ×90
2
= [(50 × 50) − ]m
360

2
= [2500 − 3.14 × 25 × 25]m

2
= [2500 − 1962.5]m

= 537.5 m2
OR
Radius of circle = 5cm
Area of sector = 5πcm 2

∴ Area of sector =
θ 2
∘
× πr
360
θ
⇒ 5π = ∘ × π × 5 × 5
360
∘
5π×360 ∘
⇒ θ= = 72
π×5×5

Section C

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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. 2s 2
+ (1 + 2 √2)s+ √2

2
– –
= 2s + s + 2 √2s+ √2
–
= s(2s + 1)+ √2(2s + 1)
–
= (2s + 1)(s+ √2 )
–
⇒ s= −
1

2
, − √2 are zeroes of the polynomial.
– 1+2√2
Sum of zeroes = −[ 1

2
+ √2] = −
2

−b 1+2√2
Also, a
= −
2
−b
⇒ Sum of zeroes = a

−1 – √2
Product of zeroes = 2
× − √2 =
2

c √2
and a
=
2

⇒ Product of zeroes = c

28. Let the digits at units and tens place of the given number be x and y respectively
Thus, the number is 10y + x.
The sum of the two digits of the number is 9.
Thus, we have x + y = 9 .....(i)
After interchanging the digits, the number becomes 10x + y .
Also, 9 times the number is equal to twice the number obtained by reversing the order of the digits.
Thus, we have
9(10y + x) = 2(10x + y)

⇒ 90y + 9x = 20x + 2y

⇒ 20x + 2y − 90y − 9x = 0

⇒ 11x − 88y = 0

⇒ 11(x − 8y) = 0

⇒ x − 8y = 0 .....(ii)
So, we have the systems of equations
x + y = 9,
x - 8y = 0
Here x and y are unknowns.
Substituting x = 8y from the second equation to the first equation, we get
8y + y = 9

⇒ 9y = 9
9
⇒ y =
9

⇒ y = 1

Substituting the value of y in the second equation, we have

x − 8 × 1 = 0

⇒ x − 8 = 0

⇒ x = 8

∴ the number is 10 × 1 + 8 = 18
OR
Let the number of pens be x and that of pencil be y,
As per given condition
Reena has total 40 pens and pencils.
So, x + y =40 ..........(i)
And if she has 5 more pencils and 5 less pens, then number of pencils would become 4 times the number of pens.

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 So, y + 5 = 4( x- 5)
y + 5 = 4x - 20
4x - y = 25 ......... (ii)
Adding equation (i) and equation (ii), we get
x + 4x = 40 + 25
5x = 65
65
⇒ x = = 13
5

Putting x = 13 in equation (i), we get

13 + y = 40
y = 40 - 13 = 27
Hence, Reena has 13 pens and 27 pencils.

29.

Let APB be the given line, and let a circle with centre O touch APB at P.
Then, ∠OP B = 90°.
Let there be another circle with centre O' which touches the line APB at P.
Then, ∠O P B=90°.
′

This is possible only when O and O' lie on the same line O'OP.
Hence, the required locus is a line perpendicular to the given line at the point of contact.
OR
Given,

To prove: AH + BK= AB
Proof: AH and HP are tangents from the external point H
∴ AH = HP ...(i)

and BK, KP are tangents from the external point K

∴ BK = KP ...(ii)

Adding (i) and (ii) we get

AH + BK = HP + PK = HK ...(iii)
AB ⊥ AH
AB ⊥ BK [Tangent makes 90o angle with radius at the point of contact]
∘
⇒ ∠1 = ∠2 = 90

Given that AH ⊥ HK
⇒ ∠3 = 90o
and BK ⊥ HK
∘
⇒ ∠4 = 90

∘
∵ ∠1 = ∠2 = ∠3 = ∠4 = 90

⇒ AB = HK ...(iv) [Opposite sides of a rectangle are equal]

from (iii) and (iv) ⇒ PH + PK = AB

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 AH + BK = AB [from (i) and (ii)].
Hence proved.
30. (tan θ + sin θ) = m and (tan θ - sin θ) = n
LHS = (m2 - n2)2
2
2 2
= [(tan θ + sin θ) − (tan θ − sin θ) ]

2 2 2
= [4 tan θ sin θ] [∵ (a + b) − (a − b) = 4ab]

= 16 tan2 θ
...(1) sin2 θ
RHS = 16mn = 16 (tan θ + sin θ)(tan θ - sin θ)
2
2 2 sin θ 2
= 16 (tan θ − sin θ) = 16 ( − sin θ)
cos 2 θ
2 2 2
sin θ− sin θ cos θ
= 16 ( )
2
cos θ
2 2
sin θ(1− cos θ)
2 2
= 16 [∵ 1 − cos θ = sin θ]
2
cos θ
2
sin θ 2
= 16 × sin θ
2
cos θ

RHS = 16 tan2 sin2 θ ...(2)

∴ LHS = RHS

31. Modal Class 40- 50,

f1 − f0
Mode = l + ( 2f1 − f0 − f2
) × h

Mode = 40 + ( 2×28−12−20
28−12
) × 10

= 40 + ( 16

56−32
) × 10

= 40 + ( 16

24
) × 10

= 40 + 20

= 46.666 = 46.67

Section D
32. a+b+x
1
−
1

x
=
1

a
+
1

x−a−b−x b+a
=
x(a+b+x) ab

-ab = x2 + (a + b)x
x2 + (a + b)x + ab = 0
(x + a) (x + b) = 0
x = -a, x = -b
OR
Let breadth of the plot =,x m
∴ length of the plot = (2x + 1) m

(2x + 1)x = 528

2x2 + x - 528 = 0
(x - 16) (2x + 33) = 0
33
⇒ x = 16, x = − 2
(not possible)
∴ length of the plot = 33 m
Breadth of the plot = 16 m
Cost of levelling the plot = 528 × 80 = ₹ 42,240
33. Given: △ABC ∼ △FEG and CD, GH are bisectors of ∠ ACB and ∠ EGF respectively.
To Prove
i. CD

GH
=
AC

FG

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 ii. △DCB ∼ △HGE

Proof:
i. ∠ACB = ∠FGE(△ABC ∼ △FEG)
∠FGE (CD and GH are bisectors of ∠ ACB and ∠ EGF)
1 1
⇒ ∠ACB =
2 2

⇒ ∠1 = ∠3 and ∠2 = ∠4
In △ACD and △FGH
∠A = ∠F(△ABC ∼ △FEG)

∠1 = ∠3 (proved above)
⇒ △ACD ∼ △FGH (AA criteria)
CD AC
⇒ =
GH FG

ii. In △DCB and △HGE

∠B = ∠E(△ABC ∼ △F EG)

∠2 = ∠4 (proved above)
∴ △DC B ∼ △ HGE (AA criteria)
34. Radius of hemispherical bowl = radius of cylinder = 7 cm
Height of cylinder = 13 - 7 = 6 cm
Inner surface area of the vessel = 2π rh + 2π r2
= 2π r(h + r) = 2 × × 7(6 + 7)
22

= 44 × 13 = 572 cm2
Volume of the vessel = π r2h + 2

3
π r3
= π r2 (h + 2

3
r)
= 22

7
× 7 × 7 (6 + 14

3
)
= 4928

3
cm3 or 1642.67 cm3
OR
CSA of cylinder = 2 × 22

7
× 2.1 × 5.8

= 76.56 cm2
22
CSA of two hemisphere = 4 × 7
× 2.1 × 2.1

= 55.44 cm2
Total Surface Area of article = 76.56 + 55.44 = 132 cm2
35. By direct method

Class interval Mid value xi Frequency fi fixi

1–4 2.5 6 15

4–9 6.5 12 18

9 – 16 12.5 26 325

16 – 27 21.5 20 430

N = 64 Sum = 848
Mean = sum

= 848

64

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 = 13.25
By assumed mean method
Let the assumed mean (A) = 6.5

Class interval Mid value xi ui = (xi – A) = xi – 65 Frequency fi fiui

1-4 2.5 -4 6 -25

4-9 6.5 0 12 0

9 - 16 12.5 6 26 196

16 - 27 21.5 15 20 300

N = 64 Sum = 432
sum 432
Mean = A + N
= 6.5 + 64

= 6.5 + 6.75
= 13.25
Section E
36. i. Number of bricks in the bottom row = 30. in the next row = 29, and so on.
Therefore, Number of bricks stacked in each row form a sequence 30, 29, 28, 27, ..., which is an AP with first term, a = 30 and
common difference, d = 29 - 30 = -1
Suppose number of rows is n, then sum of number of bricks in n rows should be 360.
i.e. S n = 360
n n
⇒
2
[2 × 30 + (n − 1)(−1)] = 360 {Sn =
2
(2a + (n − 1)d) }
⇒ 720 = n(60 − n + 1)
2
⇒ 720 = 60n - n + n

2
⇒ n − 61n + 720 = 0

⇒ n
2
− 16n − 45n + 720 = 0 [by factorization]
⇒ n(n − 16) − 45(n − 16) = 0

⇒ (n − 16)(n − 45) = 0

⇒ (n − 16) = 0 or (n − 45) = 0
⇒ n = 16 or n = 45
Hence, number of rows is either 45 or 16.
n = 45 not possible so n = 16
a45 = 30 + (45 − 1)(−1) {a = a + (n − 1)d }
n

= 30 − 44 = −14 [∵ The number of logs cannot be negative]

Hence the number of rows is 16.

ii. Number of bricks in the bottom row = 30. in the next row = 29, and so on.
Therefore, Number of bricks stacked in each row form a sequence 30, 29, 28, 27,..., which is an AP with first term, a = 30 and
common difference, d = 29 - 30 = -1
Suppose number of rows is n, then sum of number of bricks in n rows should be 360.
Number of bricks on top row are n = 16 ,
a16 = 30 + (16 - 1) (-1) {an = a + (n - 1)d}
= 30 - 15 = 15
Hence, and number of bricks in the top row is 15.
iii. Number of bricks in the bottom row = 30. in the next row = 29, and so on.
therefore, Number of bricks stacked in each row form a sequence 30, 29, 28, 27, ..., which is an AP with first term, a = 30 and
common difference, d = 29 - 30 = -1.
Suppose number of rows is n, then sum of number of bricks in n rows should be 360
Number of bricks in 10th row a = 30, d = -1, n = 10
an = a + (n - 1)d
⇒ a10 = 30 + 9 × -1
⇒ a10 = 30 - 9 = 21
Therefore, number of bricks in 10th row are 21.

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 OR
Number of bricks in the bottom row = 30. in the next row = 29, and so on.
Therefore, Number of bricks stacked in each row form a sequence 30, 29, 28, 27,..., which is an AP with first term, a = 30 and
common difference, d = 29 - 30 = -1.
Suppose number of rows is n, then sum of number of bricks in n rows should be 360.
an = 26, a = 30, d = -1
an = a + (n - 1)d
⇒ 26 = 30 + (n - 1) × -1
⇒ 26 - 30 = -n + 1
⇒ n = 5

Hence 26 bricks are in 5th row.

37. i. (4, 8) and (-3, 7)
ii. 8 units
iii. 1280 cubic feet
OR
7 or -1
38. i. Given height of tree = 80m, P is the initial position of bird and Q is position of bird after 2 sec the distance between observer
and the bottom of the tree
In △ABP
tan 45o = BP

AB

⇒ 1= AB
80

⇒ AB = 80 m
ii. The speed of the bird
In △AQC
tan 30o =
QC

AC
1 80
⇒ =
√3 AC

–
⇒ AC = 80√3 m
AC - AB = BC
– –
⇒ BC = 80√3 − 80 = 80(√3 − 1)m
Distance
Speed of bird =
Time
BC 80( √3−1) –
⇒
2
=
2
= 40(√3 − 1)
⇒ Speed of the bird = 29.28 m/sec
iii. The distance between second position of bird and observer.
In △AQC
sin 30o =
QC

AQ

1 80
⇒ =
2 AQ

⇒ AQ = 160 m
OR
The distance between initial position of bird and observer.
In △ABP
sin 45o = BP

AP
1 80
⇒ =
√2 AP

–
⇒ AP = 80√2m

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