ICSE 2025 EXAMINATION

Sample Question Paper - 2

Mathematics
Time Allowed: 2 hours and 30 minutes Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.

You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.

This time is to be spent reading the question paper.

The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.

Attempt all questions from Section A and any four questions from Section B.

All work, including rough work, must be clearly shown and must be done on the same sheet as the rest of the

answers.
Omission of essential work will result in a loss of marks.

The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ]

Mathematical tables are provided.

Section A
1. Question 1 Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options: [15]
(a) If the cost of an article is ₹ 25,000 and CGST paid by the owner is ₹ 2250, the rate of GST is [1]

a) 18% b) 15%

c) 9% d) 10%
(b) From a group of Saras birds, one-fourth of the number are moving about in lotus plants, one-ninth [1]
coupled with one-fourth as well as 7 times the square root of the total number are moving on a hill,
while 56 birds are sitting in the Bakula trees. Then, what is the total number of birds?

a) 629 b) 675

c) 576 d) 567
(c) If x + 1 is a factor of 3x3 + kx2 + 7x + 4, then the value of k is [1]

a) 14 b) 0

c) 6 d) -6
200 200
(d) If A = [
5 5
][
0 0
] and A
n
= [
5 5
] , then the value of n is [1]
0 0 5 5 0 0

a) 100 b) 75

c) 25 d) 50
(e) If a, b and c are respectively the pth, qth and rth terms of a GP, then the value of [1]
 (q - r) log a + (r - p) log P + (p - g) log c is

a) log abc b) log bc

c) log ab d) 0
(f) A point M is reflected in X-axis to M'(4, -5). M" is the image of M, when reflected in the Y-axis. The [1]
coordinates of M"' when M" is reflected in the origin, is

a) (-4, -5) b) (-4, 5)

c) (4, 5) d) (4, -5)

(g) Diagonal AC of a rectangle ABCD is produced to the point E such that AC : CE = 2 : 1, AB = 8 cm [1]
and BC = 6 m. The length of DE is
−−
a) 3√17 cm b) 15 cm
−−
c) 13 cm d) 2√19 cm
(h) A hollow cone of radius 6 cm and height 8 cm is vertical standing at the origin, such that the vertex of [1]
the cone is at the origin. Some pipes are hanging around the circular base of the cone, such that they
touch the surface of the graph paper. Then, the total surface area of the formed by the figure will be

a) 494.68 cm2 b) 484.98 cm2

c) 489.84 cm2 d) 948.84 cm2

(i) Find the range of values of x which satisfy the inequation, (x + 1)2 - (x - 1)2 < 6. [1]

a) (−∞, 3
) b) (
3
, ∞)
2 2

c) (−∞, − 3
) d) (−∞, −
3
) ∪ (
3
, ∞)
2 2 2

(j) The probability that the minute hand lies from 5 to 15 min in the wall clock, is [1]

a) 1

6
b) 5

c) 1

5
d) 1

10

x −2
(k) If [
a
][1
p a
, a > 0, then ap-q is equal to [1]
2] = [ ]
−x
a q log 2
2

a) 4 2 b) 1
−3 3

c) 2 2
d) 2 2

(l) Suppose PQ be a pole, whose coordinates are P(1, 3) and 0(3, 3) and A be the position of a man [1]
whose coordinates are (1, 1).
i. If a pole makes an angle of elevation to the point A, then the angle θ is
ii. Also, if we shift the origin at (1, 1), then the angle θ is

a) 75, 45° b) 45°, 60°

c) 45°, 90 d) 45°, 45°

(m) If P, Q, S and R are points on the circumference of a circle of radius r, such that PQR is an equilateral [1]
triangle and PS is a diameter of the circle. Then, the perimeter of the quadrilateral PQSR will be
– –
a) 2(√3 + 1)r b) 2√3 + r
 –
c) 2r d) 2√3r

(n) If the ratio of mode and median of a certain data is 6 : 5, then the ratio of its mean and median is [1]

a) 10 : 9 b) 9 : 10

c) 10 : 8 d) 8 : 10
(o) Assertion (A): an - an - 1 is not independent of n then the given sequence is an AP. [1]
Reason (R): Common difference d = an - an - 1 is constant or independent of n.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
correct explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

2. Question 2 [12]
(a) Mr. Gupta opened a recurring deposit account in a bank. He deposited ₹ 2,500 per month for 2 years. [4]
At the time of maturity, he got ₹67,500. Find:
i. the total interest earned by Mr. Gupta
ii. the rate of interest per annum.
(b) Find the third proportional to [4]
i. 16 and 36

ii. (x2 + y2 + xy)2 and (x3 - y3)

(c) Prove that:
(1+cot θ+tan θ)(sin θ−cos θ)
= sin2 θ cos2 θ [4]
3 3
sec θ−cosec θ

3. Question 3 [13]
(a) The internal and external diameters of a hollow hemispherical vessel are 7cm and 14 cm, respectively. [4]
The cost of silver plating of 1 sq cm surface is ₹ 0.60. Find the total cost of silver plating the vessel all
over.
(b) The side AB of a square ABCD is parallel to the Y-axis as shown in the given figure. [4]

Calculate
i. the slope of AD.
ii. the slope of BD.

iii. the slope of AC. [Given, tan(90o + 0) = -cotθ ]

(c) Use graph paper to answer this question: [5]
i. The point P(2, - 4) is reflected about the line x = 0 to get the image Q. Find the coordinates of Q.
ii. Point Q is reflected about the line y = 0 to get the image R. Find the coordinates of R.
iii. Name the figure PQR.
iv. Find the area of figure PQR.
 Section B
Attempt any 4 questions
4. Question 4 [10]
(a) A shopkeeper bought an article with market price ₹1200 from the wholesaler at a discount of 10%. [3]
The shopkeeper sells this article to the customer on the market price printed on it. If the rate of GST is
6%, then find:
i. GST paid by the wholesaler.
ii. Amount paid by the customer to buy the item.
(b) The sum of the squares of two consecutive odd positive integers is 290. Find them. [3]
(c) Draw a Histogram for the given data, using a graph paper: [4]

Weekly Wages (in ₹) No. of People

3000-4000 4

4000-5000 9

5000-6000 18

6000-7000 6

7000-8000 7

8000-9000 2

9000-10000 4

Estimate the mode from the graph.

5. Question 5 [10]
∘ ∘
(a) Evaluate, [
4 sin 30 2 cos 60
][
4 5
] . [3]
∘ ∘
sin 90 2 cos 0 5 4

(b) O is the circumcentre of the △ABC and D is mid-point of the base BC. Prove that ∠ BOD = ∠ A. [3]
(c) Use factor theorem to factorise 6x3 + 17x2 + 4x - 12 completely. [4]

6. Question 6 [10]
(a) Calculate the ratio in which the line joining A (-4, 2) and B(3, 6) is divided by P(x, 3). Also, find [3]
i. x
ii. length of AP
2

(b) Prove that: 1 -

cos θ
= sin θ [3]
1+sin θ

(c) Sum of the first n terms of an AP is 5n2 - 3n. Find the AP and also find its 16th term. [4]

7. Question 7 [10]
(a) A grassy land is in the shape of a right triangle. The hypotenuse of the land is 1 m more than twice the [5]
shortest side. If the third side is 7 m more than the shortest side, find the sides of the grassy land.
(b) The marks obtained by 100 students in a Mathematics test are given below [5]

Marks Number of students

0-10 3

10-20 7

20-30 12
 30-40 17

40-50 23

50-60 14

60-70 9

70-80 6

80-90 5

90-100 4

Draw an ogive for the given distribution on a graph sheet, (use a scale of 2 cm = 10 units on both
axes). Use the ogive to estimate the
i. median.
ii. lower quartile.
iii. number of students who obtained more than 85% marks in the test.
iv. number of students who did not pass in the test, if the pass percentage was 35.
8. Question 8 [10]
(a) A number is selected at random from first 50 natural numbers. Find the probability that it is a multiple [3]
of 3 and 4.
(b) How many solid spheres of diameter 6 cm are required to be melted to form a cylindrical solid of [3]
height 45 cm and diameter 4 cm?
(c) In the given figure, AC = AE. [4]

Show that
i. CP = EP
ii. BP = DP
9. Question 9 [10]
(a) Solve the following inequation and represent the solution set on the number line. [3]
3x

5
+2<x+4≤ x

2
+ 5, x ∈ R
(b) Mode and mean of a data are 12k and 15k respectively. Find the median of the data. [3]
(c) In the given figure, if DE || BC, find the ratio of ar (△ADE) and ar (DECB). [4]

10. Question 10 [10]

(a) Find the fourth proportional to (a3 + 8), (a4 - 2a3 + 4a2) and (a2 - 4). [3]
(b) Use a ruler and a pair of compasses to construct a △ABC, in which BC = 4.2 cm, ∠ ABC = 60o and [3]

AB = 5 cm. Construct a circle of radius 2 cm to touch both the arms of ∠ ABC of ∠ ABC.
(c) A man observes the angle of elevation of the top of a building to 30o. He walks towards it in a [4]

horizontal line though its base. On covering 60 m, the angle of elevation changes to 60o. Find the
height of the building correct to the nearest metre.
 Solution

Section A
1. Question 1 Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options:
(i) (a) 18%
Explanation: {
C.P. = ₹ 25,000, CGST = ₹ 2250
∴ GST = 2 × ₹ 2250 = ₹ 4500

let rate of GST = r%

∴ r% of ₹ 25,000 = ₹ 4500

⇒ r = (4500 × 100 ) ÷ 25000 = 18%

(ii) (c) 576

Explanation: {
Let the total number of Saras birds be x.
Then, number of Saras birds moving in lotus plants = x

Number of Saras birds moving on a hill = x

9
+ x

4
+ 7 √−
x

Number of Saras birds sitting on the Bakula trees = 56

According to the question,
x

4
+ + + 7√−
x

9
x + 56 = x
x

4
−
⇒ 7√x =x- x

4
- x

9
- x

4
- 56
− 36x−9x−4x−9x
⇒ 7√x = 36
= 56
− 7x −
⇒ 7√x =
18
- 56 ⇒ √x =
x

18
-8
2

⇒ x= x

324
+ 64 - 8x

9
[squaring on both sides]
2
x +20736−288x
⇒ x= 324

⇒ 324x = x2 + 20736 - 288x

⇒ x2 - 612x + 20736 = 0
⇒ x2 - 36x - 576x + 20736 = 0 [splitting the middle term]
⇒ x(x - 36) - 576(x - 36) = 0

⇒ (x - 36)(x - 576) = 0
⇒ x - 36 = 0 or x - 576 = 0

⇒ x = 576 or x = 36

Here, x = 36 is not possible, because if there are only 36 birds, then 56 cannot be on the trees.
Thus, total number of Saras birds is 576.
(iii) (c) 6
Explanation: {
Let f(x) = 3x3 + kx2 + 7x + 4
As x + 1 is a factor of f(x), f(-1) = 0
⇒ 3(-1)3 + k(-1)2 + 7(-1) + 4 = 0
⇒ -3 + k - 7 + 4 = 0

⇒ k=6
(iv) (a) 100
Explanation: {
2 2
5 5 0 0 25 25 5 5
We have, A = [ ][ ] =[ ]= [ ]
0 0 5 5 0 0 0 0
2 2 2 2
5 5 5 5
∴ A2 = A ⋅ A = [ ][ ]
0 0 0 0
4 4
5 5
= [ ]
0 0
 2n 2n

An = [
5 5
]
0 0
2n 2n 200 200
5 5 5 5
Thus, [ ]= [ ]
0 0 0 0

⇒ 52n = 5200
⇒ 2n = 200

⇒ n = 100

(v) (d) 0
Explanation: {
Let A be the first term and R be the common ratio of the given GP.
Then, a = pth term ⇒ a = ARP - 1
⇒ log a = log A + (p - 1 )log R ...(i)

b = qth term ⇒ b = ARq-1

⇒ log b = log A + (q - 1) log R ...(ii)
c = rth term ⇒ c = ARr-1
⇒ log c = log A + (r - 1) log R ...(iii)

⇒ Now, consider {q - r) log a + (r - p)log b + (p - q)log c

=(q - r){log A + (p - 1)log R} + (r - p){log A + (q - 1)log R} [from Eqs. (i), (ii) and (iii)]
= log A{(q - r)+ (r - p) + (p - q)} + log R{(p - 1) (q - r) + (q - 1)(r - p) + (r - 1)(p - q)}
= (log A) 0 + {p(q - r) + q (r - p)+ r(p - q) - (q - r) - (r - p) - (p - q)} log R|
= (log A)0 + (log R) 0 = 0
(vi) (d) (4, -5)
Explanation: {
Since, the image of any point (x, y) under X-axis is (x, - y).
∴ Coordinate of M ≡ (4, 5)
Since, the image of any point (x, y) under Y-axis is (-x, y).
∴ Coordinate of M" ≡ (4, -5)

Since, the image of any point (x, y) under origin is (-x, -y).
∴ Coordinate of M"' = (4, - 5)

−−
(vii) (a) 3√17 cm
Explanation: {
Given AB = 8 cm and BC = 6 cm

−−−−−−
∴ AC = √8 + 6 = 10 cm
2 2

Also, given AC : CE = 2 : 1
Now, produce BC to meet DE at the point P as CP is parallel to AD,
△EC P ∼ △EAD ...(i)
CP CE CP
⇒
AD
=
AE
⇒
6
=
1

3
...(ii)
⇒ CP = 2 cm
Also, △CPD is right triangle.
−−−−− −−− − −
∴ DP = √C D + C P
2 2

−− −−
= √68 = 2√17 cm
But DP = PE = 2 : 1 [from Eq.(i)]
−−
∴ PE = √17 cm
−− −− −−
Thus, DE = DP + PE = 2√17 + √17 = 3√17 cm
(viii) (c) 489.84 cm2
Explanation: {
According to the given information, a shape of figure is shown below

When the hanging pipes touches the surface paper, a circular shape ABCD is formed on the graph paper. The size of
circle ABCD is equal to the size of circular base of the cone.
∴ Radius of the circle ABCD is 6 cm.

Hence, the coordinates of A, B, C and Dare (6, 0), (0, 6), (-6, 0) and (0, -6), respectively.
The figure formed in the given information is cylindrical in outer surface and conical in the inner surface. Now, total
surface area of the figure
= Curved surface area of the cylinder + Curved surface area of the cone
= 2π rh + π rl = π r (2h + l)
−− −−−−
= π r(2h + √r 2 2
+ h )

−− −−−−
= 3.14 × 6(2 × 8 + √6 2 2
+ 8 )

−−−−−−
= 18.84(16 + √36 + 64)
−−−
= 18.84(16 + √100) = 18.84(16 + 10)
= 18.84 × 26 = 489.84 cm2
(ix) (a) (−∞, 3
)
2

Explanation: {
We have, (x + 1)2 - (x - 1)2 < 6
⇒ (x2 + 1 + 2x) - (x2 + 1 - 2x) < 6 [∵ (a ± b)2 = a2 + b2 ± 2ab]
⇒ 4x < 6
6
⇒ x <
4
3
⇒ x< 2

3
⇒ x ∈ (−∞, )
2

(x) (a) 1

Explanation: {
In a wall clock, the minute hand cover the 60 min in on complete round.
∴ Total number of possible outcomes = 60

The minute hand cover the time from 5 to 15 min,

Number of outcomes favourable to E
= Distance from 5 to 15 min = 10
∴ Required probability =
10 1
=
60 6

−3
(xi) (c) 2 2

Explanation: {
x −2
a p a
We have, [ −x
][ 1 2] = [ ]
a q log 2
2
x x −2
a 2a p a log 2
⇒ [ ]= [ ] [∵ log2 2 = = 1]
−x −x log 2
a 2a q 1

On comparing the corresponding elements both sides, we get

 ⇒ ax = p ...(i)
⇒ 2ax = a-2 ...(ii)
⇒ a-x = q ...(iii)
and 2a-x = 1 ...(iv)
On multiplying Eqs. (ii) and (iv), we get
4ax-x = a-2
⇒ 4a0 = a-2 ⇒ 4 = a-2 ⇒ 4 = 1

2
a

a2 =
1 1
⇒
4
⇒ a= 2
[∵ a > 0]
x −x

Now, a p−q
= a
a −a
[from Eqs. (i) and (iii)]
1 −2 1 1
a − 2−
= a 2 2 = a 2 [from Eqs. (ii) and (iv)]
1 1

[∵ a-2 = 4]
⋅4−
= a 2 2

3 −3

= (
1

2
) 2
=2 2

(xii) (d) 45°, 45°

Explanation: {
Given, coordinates of pole be P(1, 3) and Q (3, 3) and A(1, 1) be the position of man
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−
−−−−−−−−−−−−−− − 2 2
i. Now, AP = √(1 − 1) 2
+ (3 − 1)
2
[∵ distance = √(x 2 − x1 ) + (y2 − y1 ) ]

−− −−−−
= √0 2
+ 2
2
= 2 units

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −− −−−−
and PO = √(3 − 1) + (3 − 3) = √2 2 2 2
+ 0
2
= 2 units
Now, in △APQ, we have
PQ
tan θ = AP
⇒ tan θ = 2

2
=1
⇒ θ= 45o [∵ tan 45o = 1]
ii. When we shift the origin at (1, 1), then the angle will remain same, i.e. θ = 45°.
–
(xiii) (a) 2(√3 + 1)r
Explanation: {
As PQR is an equilateral triangle, hence PS will be perpendicular to QP and will divide it into 2 equal parts.
Since, ∠ P and ∠ S will be supplementary, so
∠ S = 120o and ∠ QSA = ∠ RSA = 60o
Now, PA = PQ cos 30o and OA = OQ sin 30o = r

⇒ AS = OA = r

2
and PA = PO + OA = r + r

2
 r
r+
PA –
Hence, PQ =
2

∘ = = √3r
cos 30 √3

2
r

In △QAS, AS = QS cos 60o ⇒ QS = 2

1
=r
2

Since, AQ = AR, AS is common and ∠ QAS = ∠ RAS = 90o

So, QS = RS.
–
∴ Perimeter of PQSP = 2(PQ + QS) = 2(√3 + 1)r

(xiv) (b) 9 : 10
Explanation: {
We know that,
Mode = 3 Median - 2 Mean
On dividing both sides by median, we get
Mode Mean
= 3 − 2
Median Median
Mean mode
⇒
6
=3-2 [∵ =
6
, given]
5
Median median 5

6 Mean
⇒ - 3 = -2
5 Median
6−15 Mean
⇒ = -2
5 Median
−9 Mean
⇒ = -2
5
Median
Mean 9
⇒ =
Median 10

(xv) (d) A is false but R is true.

Explanation: {
We have, common difference of an AP
d = an - an - 1 is independent of n or constant.
So, A is false but R is true.
2. Question 2
(i) i. P = ₹ 2,500
n = 24 months
r=?
M.V. = ₹ 67,500
Total money deposited in 2 years
=P×n
= 2,500 × 24
= 60,000
Total interest earned by Mr. Gupta = Maturity value - Money deposited
= 67,500 - 60,000
= ₹ 7,500
P ×n(n+1)×r
ii. M.V. = P × n + 2400
2500×24×25×r
67,500 = 2500 × 24 + 2400

67,500 = 60,000 + 625r

67,500 - 60,000 = 625r
7,500 = 625r
7500

625
=r
r = 12% p.a.
(ii) i. 16 and 36
Let the thid proportional to 16 and 36 be x.
⇒ 16, 36 and x ins continous proportion.

⇒ 16 : 36 = 36 : x

⇒ 16 × x = 36 × 36
 36×36
⇒ x =
16

⇒ x = 81
ii. (x2 + y2 + xy)2 and x3 - y3
Let third proportional to (x2 + y2 + xy)2 and x3 - y3 be x.
⇒ (x2 + y2 + xy)2, x3 - y3 and x are in continous proportion.
⇒ (x2 + y2 + xy)2 : x3 - y3 = x3 - y3 : x
3 3 2
(x − y )

x =
2 2 2
(x + y +xy)

2
2 2

[∵ x3 - y3 = (x - y)(x2 + y2 + xy)]
(x−y) (x +y+xy)
x =
2 2 2
(x + y +xy)

x = (x - y)2​
(iii)L.H.S. = (1+cot θ+tan θ)(sin θ−cos θ)

3 3
sec θ− cosec θ
c os θ sin θ
(1+ + )(sin θ−cos θ)
sin θ c os θ
=
1 1
−
3 3
c os θ sin θ
2 2
1+c os θ+sin θ
( )(sin θ−cos θ)

{sin2θ + cos2θ = 1}
sin θ c os θ

=
3 3
sin θ−c os θ

sin 3 θ c os3 θ
3 3
(sin θ cos θ+1)(sin θ−cos θ)(sin θ cos θ)
=
3
(sin θ− cos 3 θ) sin θ cos θ

Since, we know,
a3 - b3 = (a - b)(a2 + ab + b2)
3 3
(sin θ cos θ+1)(sin θ−cos θ)( sin θ cos θ)
=
2 2
(sin θ−cos θ)(sin θ+ cos θ+sin θ cos θ(sinθ cosθ))

2 2

{∵ sin2θ + cos2θ = 1}
(sin θ cos θ+1)(sin θ cos θ)

=
(1+sin θ cos θ)

= sin2θ cos2θ = RHS proved

3. Question 3
(i) Given, internal diameter of hollow hemispherical vessel = 7 cm
external diameter of a hollow hemispherical vessel = 14 cm
r =
1 cm7

r2 =
14

2
= 7cm
Area of Ring = πr − πr 2
2
2
1

Total area to be painted

2 2 2 2
= 2πr + 2πr + (πr − πr )
2 1 2 1

2 2
= 3πr + πr
2 1

2 2
= π (3πr + r )
2 1

= π [3 × 49 + (3.5) ]
2
= 3.14 × (147 + 12.25)
= 500.045 cm2
Hence, the total cost of silver painting the vessel = 500.045 × 0.6
= ₹ 300.027​​
(ii) i. The slope of AD

We know that the slope of any line parallel to x-axis is 0.

∴ The slope of AD = 0

ii. The slope of BD.

As ABCD in a square
 ∴ the diagonal BD makes an angle of 45o with +ve direction of x-axis
∴ Slope of BD = tan 45o = 1
iii. The diagonal AC make augle of 135o with positive direction of x-axis.
∴ Slope of AC = tan 135o
= tan (90 × 2 - 45)
= tan (-45)
= -tan 45
= -1​​
(iii)

i. The coordinates of Q are (- 2, - 4)

ii. The coordinates of R are (- 2, 4)
iii. PQR is Right angle Triangle
iv. Area of △PQR = × Base × height
1

2
1
= × 4 × 8
2

=2×8
= 16 sq. unit
Section B
4. Question 4
(i) i. C.P for the shopkeeper
90
= 1200 × 100
= ₹1080
GST paid by the wholesaler
= 1080 × = ₹64.80
60

100

ii. S.P of the article = ₹1200

GST paid by the customer
= 1200 × 6

100
= ₹72
Amount paid by the customer
= S.P. + GST = 1200 + 72 = ₹1272
(ii) Let the two consecutive odd no. be x and x + 2.
A/c question
x2 + (x + 2)2 = 290
⇒ x2 + x2 + 4x + 4 = 290
⇒ 2x2 + 4x - 286 = 0
⇒ 2(x2 + 2x - 143) = 0
⇒ x2 + 2x - 143 = 0
⇒ x2 + 13x - 11x - 143 = 0
⇒ x(x + 13) - 11(x + 13) = 0

x = 11 or x = -13 rejected
 (iii)

In the given histogram, inside the highest rectangle, which represents the maximum frequency.
∴ Modal class = 5000 - 6000

Then, mode = 5500.

5. Question 5
∘ ∘
(i) 4 sin 30 2 cos 60 4 5
[ ][ ]
∘ ∘
sin 90 2 cos 0 5 4
1 1
4 × 2 × 4 5
=[ 2 2
][ [ sin 30° = cos 60° =
] ∴
1

2
and sin 90° = cos 0° = 1]
1 2 × 1 5 4

2 1 4 5
=[ ][ ]
1 2 5 4

2 × 4 + 1 × 5 2 × 5 + 1 × 4
=[ ]
1 × 4 + 2 × 5 1 × 5 + 2 × 4

8 + 5 10 + 4 13 14
=[ ] =[ ] .
4 + 10 5 + 8 14 13

(ii)

To prove ∠BOD = ∠A
In △BDO and △C DO
BD = DC (given)
OD = OD (common)
BO = OC (Radius)
By SSS
△BDO ≅△C DO

∠BOD = ∠C OD =x
Now,
∠BAC =
1

2
∠BOC (angle made by same arc)
1
∠BAC = × (2x)
2

∠BAC =x
∠BAC = ∠BOD
∠A = ∠BOD

Hence proved.
(iii)Let p(x) = 6x3 - 17x2 + 4x - 12

Remainder p(- 2) = 6(- 2)3 + 17 (-2)2 + 4 (- 2) - 12

 = -48 + 68 - 8 - 12
= 68 - 68 = 0
∴ (x + 2) is a factor of given polynomial p(x)

∴ 6x3 + 17x2 + 4x -12

= (x + 2) (6x2 + 5x - 6)
= (x + 2) {6x2 + 9x - 4x - 6}
= (x + 2) {3x(2x + 3) - 2(2x + 3)}
= (x + 2)(2x + 3)(3x - 2)
6. Question 6
(i) i. By using section formula,

Let the ratio be k : 1

m2 y + m1 y
1 2
y =
m1 + m2

1×2+k×6
3 =
k+1

3k + 3 = 2 + 6k
3k - 6k = 2 - 3
-3k = -1
k= 1

Ratio = 1 : 3
m1 x2 + m2 x1
x =
m1 + m2

1×3+3×−4
x =
1+3
3−12
x =
4
−9
x =
4

−9
ii. Here coordinate of P is ( 4
, 3)

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−
Length of, AP = √(y 2 − y1 )
2
+ (x2 − x1 )
2

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−
2
9
2
= √(3 − 2) + (− − (−4))
4

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−
2
−9
2
= √(1) + ( + 4)
4

−−−−−−−−−−−−−
2
−9+16
2
= √(1) + ( )
4

−−−−−−−−−−
2
2 7
= √(1) + ( )
4

−−−−−
49
= √1 +
16
−−
65
= √
16

√65
=
4

2
(ii) LHS =
2
1

1
−
cos θ
= 1+sin θ− cos θ

1+sin θ 1+sin θ
2
1+sin θ−(1− sin θ)

= 1+sin θ
2
1+sin θ−1+ sin θ
= 1+sin θ

sin θ(1+sin θ)
=
(1+sin θ)

= sin θ
= RHS
Hence Proved
 (iii)S = 5n2 - 3n
n
S1 = a1

= 5(1)2 - 3(1)
=5-3
=2
a1 = 2
S2 = a1 + a2

a1 + a2 = 5(1)2 - 3(2)
= 20 - 6
= 14
∴ a1 + a2 = 14

2 + a2 = 14
a2 = 14 - 2
a2 = 12
Again, S3 = a1 + a2 + a3

a1 + a2 + a3 = 5(3)2 - 3(3)
= 45 - 9
= 36
a1 + a2 + a3 = 36
14 + a3 = 36
a3 = 36 - 14
a3 = 22
a1 = 2, a2 = 12, a3 = 22
Hence square becomes 2, 12, 22, ...
a1 = a = 2
d = 12 - 2 = 10
a16 = a + (16 - 1)d
= 2 + 15 × 10
= 2 + 150
a16 = 152​​
7. Question 7
(i) Let the shortest side be x m.
hypotenuse = (2x + 1)m
3rd side = (x + 7)m

(2x + 1)2 = (x + 7)2 + x2 {by Pythagoas theorem}

⇒ 4x2 + 1 + 4x = x2 + 49 + 14x + x2
⇒ 2x2 - 10x - 48 = 0
⇒ x2 - 5x - 24 = 0
 ⇒ x2 - 8x + 3x - 24 = 0
⇒ x(x - 8) + 3(x - 8) = 0

⇒ (x + 3) (x - 8) = 0

x = -3, 8
x = -3 rejected (∵ length can never be -ve)
∴ x = 8

hypotenuse i.e. AC
= 2x + 1
= 2 × 8 + 1 = 17
BC = x = 8m
AB = x + 7
=8+7
AB = 15 m​​
(ii) The cumulative frequency table for the given continuous distribution is given below
Marks Number of students Cumulative frequency (cf)

0-10 3 3

10-20 7 10

20-30 12 22

30-40 17 39

40-50 23 62

50-60 14 76

60-70 9 85

70-80 6 91

80-90 5 96

90-100 4 100
On the graph paper, we plot the following points A (10, 3), B (20, 10), C (30, 22), D (40, 39), E (50, 62), F (60, 76), G
(70, 85), H (80, 91), 7(90, 96) and V(100, 100). Join all these points by a free hand drawing. The required ogive is
shown on the graph paper given below

Here, number of students (n) = 100, which is even.

i. Let P be the point on Y-axis representing frequency
=
n

2
=
100

2
= 50
Through P, draw a horizontal line to meet the ogive at point Q. Through Q, draw a vertical line to meet the X-axis at
T. The abscissa of the point T represents 43 marks. Hence, the median marks is 43.
 ii. Let R be the point on Y-axis representing frequency
= =
n

4
= 25.
100

Through R, draw a horizontal line to meet the ogive at point S. Through S, draw a vertical line to meet the X-axis at
N. The abscissa of the point N represents 31 marks. Hence, the lower quartile = 31 marks.
iii. 85% marks = 85% of 100 = 85 marks.
Let the point M on X-axis represents 85 marks. Through M, draw a vertical line to meet the ogive at the point O.
Through O draw a horizontal line to meet the Y-axis at point J. The ordinate of point J represents 95 students.
∴ Number of students who obtained more than 85% in the test = 100 - 95 = 5

iv. 35% marks = 35% of 100 = 35

Let the point K on X-axis represents 35 marks. Through K, draw a vertical line to meet the ogive at the point L.
Through L, draw a horizontal line to meet the Y-axis at point U. The ordinate of point U represents 30 students on Y-
axis. Hence, the number of students, who did not pass in the test is 30.
8. Question 8
(i) n(s) = 50
n(multiple of 3 and 4) = {12, 24, 36, 48}
i.e multiple of 12
(multiple of 3 and 4) = =
4

50
2

25

(ii) Given, diameter of solid sphere, d1 = 6 cm

∴ Radius of sphere, r1 = 6

2
= 3 cm
Also, given diameter of cylinder, d2 = 4 cm
∴ Radius of cylinder, r2 = 4

2
= 2 cm
∵ Height of cylinder, h = 45 cm [given]
Let the required number of spheres be N.
∴ N × Volume of sphere = Volume of cylinder
4
⇒ N× 3
πr
3
1
= πr h2
2

⇒ N× 4

3
π × (3)3 = π × (2)2 × 45
∴ N= 2×2×45

4×3×3
=5
Hence, the required number of solid spheres is 5.
(iii)

In △ADC and △ABE

∠ ACD = ∠ AEB (angle in the same segment BD)

AC = AE (given)
∠ A = ∠ A (common)

∴ △ ADC ≅△ ABE (ASA Còng rule)

⇒ AB = AD (CPCT)
But AC = AE
∴ AC - AB = AE - AD

⇒ BC = DE

In △BPC and △DPE

C = ∠ E (angle in the same segment)
∠

BC = DE
∠ CBP = ∠ CDE (angle on the same segment)

∴ △ BPC ≅△ DPE (ASA cong rule)

⇒ BP = DP and CP = PE (CPCT)

9. Question 9
3x
(i) 5
+2<x+4
3x+10
⇒
5
<x+4
 ⇒ 3x + 10 < 5(x + 4)
⇒ 3x + 10 < 5x + 20
⇒ 10 - 20 < 5x - 3x

⇒ -10 < 2x
⇒ -5 < x

And
x+4≤ x

2
+5
x+10
⇒ x+4≤ 2

⇒ 2x + 8 ≤ x + 10
⇒ x ≤ 2

Solution Set = {x: - 5 < x ≤ 2, x ∈ R}

(ii) Given:
mode = 12 k, mean = 15 k, median = ?
Using Empirical relation;
Mode = 3 median - 2 mean
12k = 3 median - 2(15 k)
3 median = 12k + 30k
3 median = 42k
median = 42k

median = 14k​​
(iii)Given, DE || BC, DE = 6 cm and BC = 12 cm.
In △ABC and △ADE,
∠ ABC = ∠ ADE [corresponding angles]

∠ ACB = ∠ AED [corresponding angles]

and ∠ A = ∠ A [common angle]
∴ △ABC ∼ △ADE [by AAA similarity criterion]

We know that the ratio of areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of squares of their corresponding sides.
2 2
ar(ΔADE) (DE) (6) 1 2
∴ = = = ( )
ar(△ABC) 2 2 2
(BC) (12)

ar(△ADE) 1
⇒ =
ar(△ABC) 4

Let ar (△ADE) = k, then ar (△ABC) = 4k

Now, ar (DECB) = ar (△ABC) - ar (△ADE)
= 4k - k = 3k
∴ Required ratio = ar (△ADE) : ar (DECB)

= k : 3k = 1 : 3
10. Question 10
(i) Let fourth proportional be x.
Then, (a3 + 8) : (a4 - 2a3 + 4a2) :: (a2 - 4) : x
3 2
a +8 a −4
⇒ = x
a4 −2a3 +4a2

⇒ x(a3 + 8) = (a2- 4) (a4 - 2a3 + 4a2) [by cross-multiplication]

2 2 2 2
(a − 2 )× a (a −2a+4)

∴ x= 3 3
(a + 2 )

2 2

= a2(a - 2)
a (a−2)(a+2)(a −2a+4)

= 2
(a+2)(a −2a+4)

Hence, the required value of fourth proportional is a2(a - 2).

(ii) i. Draw a line BC = 4.2 cm.
ii. At B, draw an angle of 60° using compass.
iii. Cut an arc of 5 cm on the angle arm at B and name this point as A.
 iv. Draw angle bisector of angle ABC.
v. Draw a line EFIIBC at a distance of 2 cm which cuts the angle bisector at O.
vi. Take O as centre and 2 cm as radius, draw a circle which touches both the arms.of the angle.

(iii)Let the height of the building be h m and D be the position of a man.

Here, BC = x m

Now, In △ABC,
tan 60o = AB

BC
– h
√3 =
x

x= h
...(i)
√3

In △ABD,
tan 30o = AB

BD
1 h
=
√3 60+x

–
60 + x = h√3
–
√3h = 60 + [From eq. (i)]
h

√3

√3h

1
−
h
= 60
√3

3h−h
= 60
√3

–
2h = 60√3
60√3
h= 2
–
⇒ h = 30√3
= 30 × 1.732
Height of building = 51.96 m = 52 m (Approx).