CLASS: IX EDUCATOR: Rakesh Sharma/Jasmine Oberoi

SUBJECT: Mathematics TOTAL MARKS: 25 Marks (Written Task:20 Marks +Viva: 5Marks)
ASSIGNED DATE: 28th April, 2025
SUBMISSION DATE: 4th July, 2025

Task 1: The Paris Olympics – A Dream Run!

Meet Arjun, a 14-year-old from India training for the Youth Olympics in Paris. He dreams of
representing his country and inspiring others through his YouTube channel.
Part A: Budgeting for Gold
1. Coaching: ₹1,800/month, Gear (3-month supply): ₹600, Weekly travel: ₹200 x 4 weeks = ₹800
Total monthly cost?
2. If Arjun cycles instead of taking transport, he saves 10% of monthly travel. How much does he
save?
3. Arjun sells a fitness guide for ₹345, aiming for 15% profit. What should his maximum cost
be?
Part B: Math in Motion
1. Square track area = 625 m². Find side length.
2. Circular track diameter = 14 m. Find area. (Use π = 22/7)
3. His 1 km time is 8 min. After 2 months of 15% improvement per month: Find his new time.
Part C: Going Global
 Why is cultural exposure important for young athletes?
 Suggest a way Arjun can showcase Indian culture.

Task 2: Global Events – From Film to Fashion

You're a student journalist for your school newsletter. You’ve been assigned to cover a week of exciting
global events, from film premieres to fashion shows. Let’s dive into the numbers!
1. Tokyo Film Festival: Movie durations (in minutes): 118, 105, 122, 132, 128, 118
 Mean, median, and mode?
2. Seoul Fashion Week: Ticket prices (KRW): 60,000; 75,000; 75,000; 80,000; 60,000; 75,000
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  Find mode.
3. Barcelona Food Fair: Tapas prices: €3.50, €4.00, €4.00, €5.00, €3.50
 Find mean price.
4. London Book Expo: 45 fiction, 30 nonfiction, 25 fantasy, 20 graphic novels (total = 120 books)
 Probability of choosing nonfiction?
5. Dubai Tech Show Poll: 5 students liked robots, 3 drones, 2 AR glasses, 4 coding kits, 2 VR
headsets
 Find mode and median.

Task 3: Civic Sense & Statistics – India Votes (2025)

It’s election season! You’re following the general elections closely, helping your class newspaper
publish weekly infographics and facts about democracy.
1. 980 million eligible voters. 80% intended to vote. 88% of them actually did.
 Actual voters = ?
2. Party wins 340 of 543 seats. Gives 15% away due to alliance.
 Seats retained = ? (exact number and percentage)
3. 4 states, 60 million voters each. 85% voted.
 Total voters?
4. 40 by-election seats. Party wins 22, but 30% are disputed.
 Confirmed wins and % of total seats?
5. Population: 1.45 billion. Eligible voters: 980 million. 75% live in India.
 What % of population are eligible and residing voters?

Task 4: Eco-Home Project – Math Meets Sustainability

You and your friends are building a model treehouse for your school’s eco-architecture contest. You
want it to be functional and sustainable!
1. Diagonal beam: base = 6 m, height = 8 m
 Find length using Pythagorean theorem.
2. Triangular shaded roof: base = 3.5 m, height = 2 m
 Find area.
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 3. Water tank dimensions: 2.5 m × 1.2 m × 1.5 m
 Find volume.
4. Rain drum diameter = 0.9 m
 Find circumference (π = 3.14)

Task 5: Exploring Space & Tech (2025 Buzz)

Case Study: The Young Scientists' Club
A group of teens from different Indian states form a club to explore space science. They follow ISRO
missions, attend AI workshops, and simulate Mars habitats using math and innovation. They also
believe that science should solve problems on Earth.
1. ISRO launch prep times (min): 95, 100, 105, 110, 108, 98, 102, 101, 107
 Find median.
2. AI Workshop Poll: 4 like Chatbots, 3 Self-driving, 3 AI Art, 2 Coding, 3 Smart Homes, 2
Robotics, 1 Healthcare AI
 Mode and mean?
3. Electric Cars sold (₹ lakh): 12, 12, 14.5, 14.5, 14.5, 22, 16.5, 15.5, 13.5, 19
 Find average price.
4. Mars Dome diameter = 20 m
 Find area (π = 22/7)
5. Satellite Launch Cost: Base ₹250 cr + 18% extra for tech upgrades
 Final cost?
6. If innovation helps reduce pollution by 20%, how much cleaner will the environment become in
a city with 500 units of pollution?
 Simple moral-based question: How can innovation be used responsibly to
benefit both science and society?

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Reflection Task: Values in Everyday School Life
Small acts of discipline and kindness shape a responsible school community. Let’s reflect on how math
can be used to observe our daily habits.
1. At Sunrise High School, the gate closes at 8:10 a.m. One week:
 Monday: 36 out of 40 students arrived on time.
 Tuesday: 38 out of 40
 Wednesday: 35 out of 40
 Thursday: 39 out of 40
 Friday: 40 out of 40
 a. What is the average number of punctual students?
 b. What percentage came on time on Wednesday?
2. 40 students were observed:
 36 wore correct uniform
 28 greeted teachers
 3 were found copying
 a. What percentage wore proper uniform?
 b. What % greeted respectfully?
 c. What % were involved in unfair means?
3. In a kindness survey, students reported how many times they helped a classmate last week:
 [3, 5, 4, 2, 6, 5, 4, 3, 5, 4]
 a. Find the mean, median, and mode.
4. A student greets 2 new people each day for 5 days.
 Total greetings?

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Important Notes:

● 1 mark is deducted for not writing correct units or inaccurate answer.

● If the question is copied wrong, but methodology, application, skill used and the accurate answer is
given then all marks will be given but one less.

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