PREFACE

With a growing emphasis on competency-based education globally, the educational landscape

in India has also steered towards high-quality learning experiences that allow learners to
incorporate critical thinking and problem-solving approaches. This approach goes beyond rote
memorisation and focuses on developing the skills and knowledge that students need to apply
in their real-world scenarios.
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), as a national-level
progressive examination board, has taken several steps to infuse competency-based education
in CISCE schools through teacher capacity-building on item development for competency-
based assessments and the incorporation of competency-focused questions at the ICSE and ISC
levels from the examination year 2024.
To further facilitate the adoption of competency-based assessment practices in schools and to
support teachers and students towards the preparation for attempting higher-order thinking
questions in future board examinations, Item Banks of Competency-Focused Practice
Questions for selected subjects at the ICSE and ISC levels have been developed. This Item
Bank consists of a rich variety of questions, both objective and subjective in categories, aimed
at enhancing the subject-specific critical and analytical thinking skills of the students.
In this Item Bank, each question is accompanied by the topic and cognitive learning domain/s
that it intends to capture. The cognitive domains reflected in these questions include
understanding, analysis, application, evaluation and creativity, along with some questions of
the higher-order recall domain. The Answer Key at the end presents the possible answers to a
given question, but it is neither limiting nor exhaustive.
These practice questions are also meant to serve as teacher resources for classroom assignments
and as samplers to develop their own repository of competency-focused questions. Apart from
offering a good practice of higher-order thinking skills, engaging with these questions would
allow students to gauge their own subject competencies and use these assessments for learning
to develop individual learning pathways.
During the development of this Item Bank, a large pool of questions was prepared by a team
of experienced CISCE teachers. The questions that were finalised by the internal and external
reviewers as being higher-order competency-focused questions have been collated in this item
bank.
I acknowledge and appreciate all the ICSE and the ISC subject matter experts who have
contributed to the development and review of these high-quality competency-focused questions
for CISCE students.
We are hopeful that teachers and students will utilise these questions to support their teaching-
learning processes.

August 2024 Dr. Joseph Emmanuel

Chief Executive & Secretary
CISCE
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Table of Contents

S.No Type of Questions Page No.

I. Multiple-Choice Questions 2-14

II. Short Answer Questions -1 15-21

III. Short Answer Questions -2 22-29

IV. Long Answer Questions -1 (Graph-based) 30-31

V. Long Answer Questions -2 32-36

Answer Key 37-46

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COMPETENCY-FOCUSED PRACTICE QUESTIONS

ICSE – CLASS X

Mathematics
I: Multiple Choice Questions Type (1 Mark Each)

S.No. Questions
1. [Commercial Mathematics] Intrastate

A retailer buys an article at its listed price from a wholesaler and sells it to a
consumer in the same state after marking up the price by 20%. The list price of the
article is ₹ 2500, and the rate of GST is 12%. What is the tax liability of the retailer
to the central government? 20
2500
2500 +
①
% 12
(a) ₹0
(b) ₹15 ast rots 01-11
=

by 2000
(c) ₹30
- le% of 3000-12 % of
=

(d) ₹60 [Analysis & Evaluate]

70x500
=
E60 =

%
CGST = E30
2. [Commercial Mathematics]
Dev bought an electrical fan which has a marked price of ₹800. If the GST on the
goods is 7%, then the SGST is: E56
ast 7=
% of 800 =
(a) ₹ 24 E28
SqST
=
:

(b) ₹ 28
-
(c) ₹ 56
(d) ₹ 80 [Evaluate]

3. [Commercial Mathematics]
I

₹ P is deposited for n number of months in a recurring deposit account which pays

interest at the rate of r % per annum. The nature and time of interest calculated is:
-
(a) compound interest for n number of months.
(b) simple interest for n number of months.
(c) compound interest for one month.
(d) simple interest for one month. [Understanding & Application]

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S.No. Questions
4. [Commercial Mathematics]
Anwesha intended to open a Recurring Deposit account of ₹1000 per month for 1
year in a Bank, paying a 5% per annum rate of simple interest. The bank reduced
the rate to 4% per annum. How much must Anwesha deposit monthly for 1 year so
that her interest remains the same? P2E1000 1 12 Ri 5% R2 , 4% = = =

(a) ₹12325 #(1) =

F(2)
(b) ₹1250
-
Pxn(n + XR =
PX(n + ) XR
(c) ₹1200 258 2 x 12 X 100
2 x 12 X108

(d) ₹1000 =>o xX1BX5 = Px # /**

[Analysis & Evaluate]
2 x 12 X100 => Pe #1250
2x12 X108
.

5. [Commercial Mathematics]

A B
Mr. Das invests in ₹100, 12% shares of Company A available at ₹60 each. Mr. Singh
invests in ₹50, 16 % shares of Company B available at ₹40 each. Use this
FV = 100 50
FV
information to state which of the following statements is true.
=

D = 12 % D = 16 %
(a) The rate of return for Mr. Das is 12%
Mr 60 Mu 48
(b) The rate of return for Mr. Singh is 10%
=
=

(c) Both Mr. Das and Mr. Singh have the same rate of return of 10%
⑪ (d) Both Mr. Das and Mr. Singh have the same rate of return of 20%
~
FUXDY = R % XMV
⑬ 50x+ =
RY XX
[Application & Evaluate]
#OXE Ry X65
Ry
=
= 20.

RY = 20 % 6. [Commercial Mathematics]
Amit invested a certain sum of money in ₹100 shares, paying a 7.5% dividend. The
rate of return on his investment is 10%. The money invested by Amit to purchase
10 shares is: #v 100
=
D 7 5 =
% -10 %
,
we =

(a) ₹ 250 FX
Dy =
rY .
X My

75 (1 share
.

(b) ₹ 750
-
10xmv = mr =

100x75 =

(c) ₹ 900
(d) ₹ 1100 [Application & Evaluate]

7. [Algebra] - 3 - 51 -
4e

If -3 ≤ -4x+5 and x ε W, then the solution set is: -

z1 -
4x

+ x
(a) { ….-3,-2,-1,0,1,2,3…} x2
(b) { 1, 2 }
(c) { 0,1,2}
-
(d) { 2, 3 4,5} [Understanding & Application]

8. [Algebra]
n
=

If -4x > 8y, then

(a) x > 2y xc
2y
-

(b) x > -2y

-
(c) x < -2y
(d) x < 2y [Understanding & Application]

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S.No. Questions
9. [Algebra] a=2 b =k ,
C = K .

The value/s of ‘k’ for which the quadratic equation 2𝑥 2 − 𝑘𝑥 + 𝑘 = 0 has equal
roots is(are): b2 4a 0 -
=

(a) 0 only [Kj2 -

4x2X(k) = 0

(b) 4,0
k2 8k = 0
(c) 8 only
-

R(k 8) 20
(d) 0,8 [Understanding & Application]
-

-
0 k 8 0
k =
=
- =

10. [Algebra] k = 0 ; k = 0

If x = -2 is one of the solutions of the quadratic equation 𝑥 2 + 3𝑎-x = 0, then the

value of ‘a’ is: sub.
n -2 =in
Equ 0 = 3a 6 0
4 2 + =

(-2)2 +
=
+ 3a +
(a) -8 3a -

(-2) = 0 =
a 2
-
= -

(b) -2
(c) -1/3
(d) 1/3 [Understanding & Application]

11. [Algebra]
In solving a quadratic equation, one of the values of the variable x is 233.356. The
solution rounded to two significant figures is:
(a) 233.36
(b) 233.35 A
(c) 233.3
(d) 230
- 𝑥

B 𝑦 C
[Understanding & Application]

12. [Algebra] >

x =
7 +
y

In the adjoining diagram, AB = x cm, BC=y cm and x – y = 7 cm. Area of ∆ABC

= 30 𝑐𝑚2. The length of AC is: NABC X BCX AB
Ar .

of =
Y
(a) 10 cm 30 =

y xxxy
= my = 6

(b) 12 cm
G + y) y 60
(c) 13 cm
=

-
[Analysis & Evaluate] yz
60 0
7y
=
+
(d) 15 cm
-

5
y 12
y
ge
=
= -
=

13. [Algebra]
,

↓
If p, q, and r are in continued proportion, then: - x =
7+ 5

C (a) p : q = p: r
= 12

:
By PT

q
(b) q : r = 𝑝2 : 𝑞 2
=
Ac 13
p : 𝑞 2 = r : 𝑝2
=

(c)
(d) p : r = 𝑝2 : 𝑞 2 [Understanding & Application]
~
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S.No. Questions
14. [Mensuration]
The ratio of diameter to height of a Borosil cylindrical glass is 3:5. If the actual
diameter of the glass is 6cm, then the curved surface area of the glass is:
(a) 120π & =65
(b) 60π
-
(c) 30π CSA = 2Ah = GxX3X10

(d) 18π =
60 [Analysis & Evaluate]

15. [Algebra]
If the polynomial 2 𝑥 3 + 3 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 3 is completely divisible by (2x + a), and the
quotient is equal to (𝑥 2 − 1), then one of the values of a is:
Dividend Divisor xQ + R
(a) -3
= - .

-
(b) -1 2n3 + 3x2 -

2x =
3 =
(an + a)x(x -
1) + 0

(c) 1
⑫ + 3x2 - x -
3 =
2x -
+ an -
a

(d) 3
- zxF-3 = ant-a [Analysis]
3 (x2-1) = a(x = 1) + a = 3
16. [Algebra]
-

f(x)
A polynomial in x is 𝑥 3 + 5𝑥 2 – kx -24. Which of the following is a factor of the
given polynomial so that the value of k is 2? n + 4 0 = x -4 =
=

(a) (x + 2) -(4) = 0 = ( -
43 + 5( 4) - - R( -
4) -
24 = 0

(b) (x – 3) -

64 + 80 + 4k -

24 0

(c) (x + 4)
- k= 2

(d) (x – 4) [Analysis & Evaluate]

17. [Algebra] A
, x2
B2x1 = AB possible
𝑐 BA =
possible
If 𝐴 = [𝑎 𝑏] 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵 = [𝑑 ], then:
(a) only matrix AB is possible.
(b) only matrix BA is possible.
(c) both matrices AB and BA are possible.
-
(d) both matrices AB and BA are possible, AB = BA.
[Understanding & Application]

[80]
At
18. [Algebra]
=

6 9 0 0
[09][] [08]
Matrix 𝐴 = [ ] such that 𝐴2 = [ ].Then k is:
−4 𝑘 0 0 =

(a) 6
[
36 3654-9K

n2) [88]
-

(b) -6
- =

24 4k 36 +
(c) 36
-
-
-

(d) ±6 [Analysis & Evaluate]

-
36 + 42 = 0

2
n = 36

R = 6

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S.No. Questions
19. [Algebra]
If the sum of n terms of an arithmetic progression Sn = n2 – n, then the third term
of the series is: Si 12 1 0= a -
, 92
0 = = =
Sz - S
1
2 O
(a) 2 (2) 2
= -

92 = - 2 = 2
=
2
(b) 4
- 93 =
Sz -
Sz
Sz = (312 - 3 = 6
(c) 6 = 6 -
2 =
4

(d) 9 [Understanding & Application]

20. [Algebra]
Which of the following is NOT a geometric progression?
= q
= D r 0
=
0
=
r =
(a) 1/3, 1, 3, 9
r
=
= =

(b) 1/5, 1/5,1/5,1/5

(c) -2, 4, -8, 16
(d) 2,0,4,0,8,0
- [Understanding]

21. [Algebra]
In the adjoining diagram, G is the centroid of ∆ABC. A (3,-3), B (2,-6), C (x, y) and
G (5,-5). The coordinates of point D are:
m = 2
n = 1
(a) (2,- 6 ) y

(b) (3,- 6 ) A (3, -3) A G D

(3 -3) (5 , 5) (2242)
(c) (6,- 6 )
-

- ,

(d) (10,- 6 ) m 2

(2x42
1x3
=

G(5 ; 5) = +
,
2x42
2+ 1
G (5, -5) C+ 1
w =1
3 (3)
2yz
5 =
242 + - 5=
+

B (2, -6) D C (x, y) 3

&

3
15 =
212+ 3 15 = 3
242
-

12 = 6
[Analysis & Application] Yz = - 6

22. [Algebra]
In the given diagram, O is the origin, and P is the midpoint of AB. The equation of
OP is: A)
① P(midpoint of
= I 20
(a) y=x
(b)
- 2y = x
(c) y = 2x
(012] wit =
(2 1) p(ail)
(d) y = -x ,

②
14 , 0) two
point
form .

Co ,
0)
⑨ m

= 10 CO
[Analysis & Application]

using Spr

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Y -Y1 M
-

2) hy 2
u 2
((x
-

- =
+
Y
-
-
1 =
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S.No. Questions
23. [Algebra]
In the given figure Line l1 is a parallel to Line l2. If line l3 is perpendicular to Line
l1, then the slopes of lines l2 and l3 respectively are: ① slope of line l
tanys =

(a) 1, 1 Y- -

I -

(b) -1, -1 axis Line l3 Line l1

(c)
~ 1, -1 ② line fill line 12
(d) -1, 1
slope of 12 &
: =

③ + 1s
*
45 X-
slope of -1 X slope of
0 ° axis
~ ,

ly =
- 1

1x1 = 1

lg =
-
1 .

Line l2

[Analysis & Application]

24. [Algebra]
Which of the following lines cut the positive x-axis and positive y-axis at equal
distances from the origin? put you for sintercept Id put no for
-(0 , y)
consider =6 y intercept
(a) 3x+3y=6 butsy
(b) 5x +10y = 10 3x + 340 6 = u 2=
=
d

(c) -x + y = 1 6
y
2 =
Dx , 0)
3x0
3y + = =

(d) 10x +5y = 5 [Understanding & Application]

25. [Geometry]
In the given diagram (not drawn to scale), railway stations A, B, C, P and Q are
connected by straight tracks. Track PQ is parallel to BC. The time taken by a train
travelling at 90km/hr to reach B from A by the shortest route is: A

(a) 8 minutes A Distance AB 30km

123
= = .

(b) 12 minutes v = 12
Speed-gohm/hr -
P
(c) 16.8 minutes
Speed
18
(d) 20 minutes
- P 20 km Q
E
=

B
① XAPGNDABC
t = D
S
AppaSt
= B
50 km
C
60 mins s [Analysis & Application]
=
X

= zomius
=
5x = 24 + 36

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S.No. Questions
26. [Geometry]

A D

B C E F

In the given diagram, Δ ABC and ΔDEF (not drawn to scale) are such that

AB
𝐴𝐵 𝐵𝐶 LCLESA
∠𝐶 = ∠ F and 𝐷𝐸 = 𝐸𝐹 , then =>
of
(a) Δ ABC ~ Δ DEF
(b) Δ BCA ~ Δ DEF
(c) Δ CAB ~ Δ DEF
(d) the similarity of given triangles cannot be determined.
- [Analysis]

27. [Geometry]
In the adjoining diagram, ST is not parallel to PQ. T Q
R "

The necessary and sufficient conditions

to up
for ∆PQR ~∆TSR is: · St is not parallel .

corresp
[ (a) ∠PQR=∠STR
&
+
S
.

> X(b) ∠QPR=∠TSR

~(c) ∠PQR=∠TSR P
common >
-
(d)
X ∠PRQ=∠RST [Understanding & Application]
angle
28. [Geometry]
The scale factor of a picture and the actual height of Sonia is 20cm: 1.6m. If her
height in the picture is 18cm, then her actual height is:

CoCM X Ia
(a) 14.4m u
=> = 16x18

(b) 2.25m 2

(c) 1.78m
-
(d) 1.44m ~ x = 1 44m
[Analysis & Application]
.

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29. [Geometry]
In the adjoining figure, O is the centre of the circle, and a semicircle is drawn on
OA as the diameter. ∠APQ=20°.The degree measure of ∠OAQ is:
(a) 25°
(b) 40°
(c) 50°
(d) 65°

central angle
u
semicircle
↑
in
Angle
a

50 /Angle sum
property) [Analysis & Application]

30. [Geometry]
In the given diagram, O is the centre of the circle, and DE is a tangent at B. If
∠ABC=50°, then values of x,y and z respectively are:
(a) 500 , 1000 , 400
-
0 0 0
(b) 50 , 50 , 65
(c) 400 , 800 , 500
(d) 500 , 250 , 780 100" -
Central angle

"n
M
400 Psosceles
angle triangle
-
so
Auste
in alternate
segments
[Analysis & Evaluation]

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31. [Geometry]
In the given figure, PT and QT are tangents to a circle such that ∠TPS = 450 and
∠TQS = 300. Then, the value of x is:

(a) 300
(b) 450 in
Angles °

105
(c) 750 180 -
75 =

alternate
Clic Quadrilateral)
(d) 1050 -45
°
"

sugment /300
45
-

[Analysis & Evaluation]

32. [Mensuration]
A cylindrical metallic wire is stretched to double its length. Which of the following
will NOT change for the wire after stretching?
(a) Its curved surface area.
(b) Its total surface area.
(c) Its volume.
- >
- remains same

(d) Its radius. [Understanding]

33. [Mensuration]
A right circular cone has the radius of the base equal to the height of the cone. If
the volume of the cone is 9702 cu. cm, then the diameter of the base of the cone is:
↑
volume cutic on
(a) 21cm h = r
>
-
(b) 42cm
- n

(c) 21√7 cm
(d) 2√7 cm. v

[Use π = 22/7] [Understanding & Application]

V =
Bath
Ar
=
e
9702
1xzx
=
=

= ·: d= 4 zm

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34. [Mensuration]
A solid sphere with a radius of 4cm is cut into 4 identical pieces by two mutually
perpendicular planes passing through its centre. Find the total surface area of one-
quarter piece.
(a) 24π
-(b) 32π
(c) 48π X I
(d) 64π front & Base
A
ISA
=
*
Stofsphere +

"AV
-
+
A2 A Anx4x4 = 32a
[Understanding & Application]

35. [Mensuration]
Ratio Two identical solid hemispheres are kept in contact to form a sphere. The ratio of
the total surface areas of the two hemispheres to the surface area of the sphere
of 2h/s of H (2)
ISA s
formed is: Ar-of surface
· .

area
.

circle
SA-of Sphere (a) 1 : 1 (CSA + Ar of circle)
X2 .

Total area
-

o
3
-
(b) 3 : 2
CSA
b
CSA + >
- = Car + 102] x2 =

(c) 2 : 3
=

2 Garz
.

Ar of circle
↓ =

(d) 2 : 1 -
=

[Analysis & Application]

36. [Trigonometry] ~
(1 +lot
=
0) o (I + tario)
2 2
𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝜃 + 𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝜃 is equal to: Cotto - 2 + tanto
2 2
(a) 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝜃 + 𝑐𝑜𝑡 𝜃 Coto + 2x1 + tanto
(b) 𝑐𝑜𝑡𝜃 + 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃
Lano + fan zo
(c) (𝑐𝑜𝑡𝜃 + 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃)2 Cof + 2x Coto ·

-
(d) 1 tano ??
[Application]
=>
Coto +
37. [Trigonometry]
Given 𝑎 = 3 𝑠𝑒𝑐 2 𝜃 and 𝑏 = 3 𝑡𝑎𝑛2 𝜃 − 2. The value of (a – b) is:
(a) 1 a -
b = 3 Seco - (staro -

2)
(b) 2 = 3 Secho-3Aaro + 2

(c) 3 3(see-Hano) + 2
=>
(d) 5
- [Application]
=> 3(1) + 2

=> 5

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38. [Trigonometry]
At a certain time of day, the ratio of the height of the pole to the length of its shadow
is 1 : √3, then the angle of elevation of the sun at that time of the day is:
(a) 30° ,
height * I
=
fano=y I
(b) 45° fano-tanzo"
(c)
(d)
60°
90° (n) I shadow [Understanding & Application]
0 = 30"

39. [Trigonometry]
A man standing on a ship approaching the port towards the lighthouse is observing
the top of the lighthouse. In 10 minutes, the angle of elevation of the top of the
lighthouse changes from α to β. Then:
B
(a) α > β -
-
(b) α < β
(c) α = β
port-b , 1

(d) α ≤ β [Analysis & Evaluation]

40. [Statistics]
Assertion (A): The difference in class marks of the modal class and the median
oh tem 9th
class of the following frequency distribution table is 0. Sines & term .

modal
50 – 60 I 60 -70
class
Class 20 – 30 30 – 40 40 – 50
En
-12-1
501
> 6 -
150
·

interval
- -

-
Median class- Frequency 1 3 2 6 4
-mode

(t-( )th +
Reason (R): Modal class and median class are always the same for a given
frequency distribution. False

2
(a) Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation for A.
(b) Both A and R are correct, and R is not the correct explanation for A.
- (c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) Both A and R are true. [Analysis]
= (50-60) oth
41. [Statistics] 11 odd =
n em
=

n
= +

C
Assertion(A): For a collection of 11 arrayed data, the median is the middle number. Tele -

Reason (R): For the data 5, 9,7, 13,10,11,10, the median is 13. >
-
5
,
7 ,
9
00
, ,
10
,
11
,
13

(a) Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation for A.
(b) Both A and R are correct, and R is not the correct explanation for A.
-
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) Both A and R are true. [Analysis]

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* DY = 7 %
42. [Commercial Mathematics] ⑪
Y
2

Fr 2 #100
Ankit had the option of investing in company A, where 7%, ₹ 100 shares are DY
.
= 8

1000
MV = 120
available at ₹ 120 or in company B, where 8%, ₹ 1000 shares are available at ₹ #v =

1620
1620. -
MV =

my d
DY of
.
X Ev My %
Assertion (A): Investment in Company A is better than Company B. 2
= · =
Tre
.

7 x,00
=
ry 0120 Reason (R): The rate of income in Company A is better than in Company B. %
2

800
-
=

exte
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation.
Exp
=

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation. 4093 %.
-

5 83
.
%
r% _

(c) A is false, but R is true.

(d) Both A & R are false. [Analysis]

43. [Algebra]
Assertion (A): 𝑥 3 + 2𝑥 2 − 𝑥 − 2is a polynomial of degree 3. Te
get R U
to
polyn
=

subs in
Reason (R): x + 2 is a factor of the polynomial.
·

)
= U = -
2 ·

(a) Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation for A.
(b) Both A and R are correct, and R is not the correct explanation for A.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) Both A and R are true.
- [Analysis]

object 44. [Algebra]

· will
Assertion(A): The point ( -2, 8) is invariant under reflection in line x = - 2. Tme

Image Reason (R): If a point has its x-coordinate 0, it is invariant under reflection in both
be formed axes.
False
at
point
same
·

(a) Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation for A.
x = -
2
(b) Both A and R are correct, and R is not the correct explanation for A.
- (c) A is true, but R is false.
↑
(d) Both A and R are true. [Analysis]
mirror
45. [Algebra] Prime no ! -2 , 3 5
,

Composite : 4, 6 .

↑ (CN)
=% ge
Primes
3:43
When a die is cast with numbering on its faces, as shown, the ratio of the probability
of getting a composite number to the probability of getting a prime number is
_______.
-
(a) 2:3
(b) 3:2
(c) 1:3
(d) 1:2 [Analysis]

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Mathematics ICSE - Class X

S.No. Questions
46. [Algebra]
1 −2 2
The product of A = [ ] and matrix M, AM = B where B = [ ], then the
−3 4 24
order of matrix M is ____________.
**
aXI ↑ Bexi =

exe
(a) 2x2
-(b) 2x1
(c) 1x2
(d) 4x1 [Understanding & Application]

47. [Algebra]
*** Given, 𝑎
1 , 𝑎2 , 𝑎3 ,…….and 𝑏1 , 𝑏2 , 𝑏3 ,……. are real numbers such that
𝑎1 − 𝑏1 = 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 = 𝑎3 − 𝑏3 =⋯………. are all equal. difference same .

𝑎1 − 𝑏1 , 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 , 𝑎3 − 𝑏3………. forms a ______________ progression.

(a) Geometric (r=1)
-(b) Arithmetic (d=1)
(c) Geometric (r<1)
-(d) Arithmetic (d=0) ANS -

[Analysis & Application]

48. [Geometry]
circle
Locus of a moving point is _______________ if it moves such that it keeps a
fixed distance from a fixed point.
-
(a) Circle
(b) Line
(c) Angle
(d) Line segment [Recall & Understanding]

49. [Geometry]
The point of concurrence of the angle bisectors of a triangle is called the _________
of the triangle.
(a) centroid
-
(b) incentre sincircle >
-

angle bisector
(c) circumcentre >
-
circumcircle -
far bisector
(d) orthocentre [Recall & Understanding]

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 Mathematics ICSE - Class X

II. Short Answer Questions - 1 (3 Marks)

S.No. Questions
50. [Commercial Mathematics]
n + 12
% 0fx = 1792 A shopkeeper marked a pressure cooker at ₹1800.The rate of GST on pressure
19
cooker is 12%. The customer has only ₹1792 with him and he requests the
= shopkeeper to reduce the price so that he can buy the cooker in ₹1792. What percent
112x = 1792 X100 discount must the shopkeeper give? 11011 % [Application & Evaluation]
x =
1608
(monthly deposits)
n/n+R
51. [Commercial Mathematics] I = p E = P .

8
Discount : 192 + 2x12x100
A man opened a recurring deposit account in a branch of PNB. The man deposits
certain amount of money per month such that after 2 years , the interest accumulated ↑
-XPX2xx0
= 200

28
is equal to his monthly deposits. Find the rate of interest per annum that the bank
=18
=> 200 4
was paying for the recurring deposit account. n zyrs 24 months -
R4
= -

D% = 11 : 11 % [Application & Evaluation]

n 350 Fra Est D % 13 %
My 10 % MV
Y
= = = =

52. [Commercial Mathematics] , ,

Akshay buys 350 shares of ₹50 par value of a company. The dividend declared by
the company is 14%. If his return percent from the shares is 10%, find the market
value of each share. Fux d % [Application & Evaluation]
v XMr =
%
5
10xmu = Mr =
Eto
50x14
53. [Algebra]
=
=

Solve the following inequation and answer the questions given below.
1 1 1 = -
114151 S= 2 + 0 1 2 3 4 53
(2𝑥 − 1) ≤ 2x + , , , ,
≤ 52 + 𝑥
,
,

2 2 b

NEW
(a) Write the maximum and minimum values of x for x ∈ R. ( 1) ,
-

b
(b) What will be the change in maximum and minimum values of x if x ∈ W. 20 1 2 3,
, , ,
4, 53
t
man - remains becomes[Evaluate & Analysis]
same zeso

54. [Algebra]

Solve for x, if
5
𝑥
+ 4√3 =
2√3
𝑥2
, x ≠0
n =

- , [Application & Evaluate]

55. [Algebra] Mp = G57 % =

The marked price of a toy is same as the percentage of GST that is charged. The
price of the toy is ₹ 24 including GST. Taking the marked price as x, form an
equation and solve it to find x. [Application & Evaluate]
&Y D = my
36@ =
=
twons :
56. [Algebra]
36 is 48. y2 48x
= x
=

The mean proportion between two numbers is 6 and their third proportion
1
=

d
Find the two numbers. [Application & Evaluate]
ye48x
5
2-

ICSE Competency-Focused Practice Questions 15 y =

48x36
(x =
3
y = 12
=
413x
2
I
5 +
=

= ~ (5 + 4(3x) =
2/3

= 5n + 41342 = 2V3
- 8x3

-
=
24
17
= ↑ use + 50 - cys e0 83

413x2 + zx -
3x -
253 = 0

4x((3x +
2) -
vs(v3x +
2) = 0

(3x + e) (4x -
(3) = 0

2 x

-
=
x = -

;
33

(55) G51
% =
mp = x

Total cost inc-GST = 24 ·

=
Cost + GST = 24

24
x + 4
% of
x +
-

x 24
+ 1-xx = -

↑ 10
100
-zo

100x + x2 =
2400 =
2
0
a + 100d -
2400 =

22 + 1201 -
201 -

2400 = 0

( (a + 120) -
2014 + 120) = 0

x = - 120 1 = 20
;

·
MP = E & GST % = 20
%

9 59
. .
307 =
21/divisible) - while was

1
9
: 91 ,
42
,
63
, 84, 000 -

a = 21 ,
d = 21 .

~
an = accord +
an = 2 + (n - 1) 2

zin-2X
y +
=

am = 2 in
 Mathematics ICSE - Class X

S.No. Questions
n+ 2 = 0 = x = -
2
57. [Algebra]
-23 -
3 - 2
Pamela factorized the following polynomial: f(x) =
- = (n + 2) i a
factor
- ah f(x)e2𝑥 3 + 3𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 − 2
Use
synthetic Div .

2
+ 1 W She found the result as (x+2)(x-1)(x-2). Using remainder and factor theorem, verify
whether her result is correct. If incorrect, give the correct result.
2xF 1x 1
(x + 2)(n 1) (2x + 1)
- -

[Analysis & Application]

-

1
an2-2x + 1x
-

58. [Algebra]
2u(n -
1) + 1(x - 1)
−6 0 1 0
1)
A=[ ] and B = [ ] .
4 2 1 3
(2(b)(x
-

Find matrix M, if M =
1
2
A -2B + 5l, where l is the identity matrix. >
-

[8j]
[Application & Evaluate]

59. [Algebra] ·
General form => An = 2 in

So [2x21 + 9x21] (a) Write the nth term (Tn) of an Arithmetic Progression (A.P.) consisting of all
= whole numbers which are divisible by 3 and 7. 3x7
2145eq -21 42
=> =
: , ,
63
, 84 my
(b) How many of these are two-digit numbers? Write them. 191 42 63 84)
= 5[42 + 189] - (c) Find the sum of first 10 terms of this A.P. [Application & Evaluate]
, , ,

S10 = 1155
60. [Algebra]
𝒏
Write the first five terms of the sequence given by (√𝟑) , n ∈ N.
(a) Is the sequence an A.P. or G.P? GP
(b) If the sum of its first ten terms is p(3+√3),find the value of p. 121

[Application & Evaluate]

first fine terms : (vs1 ①3 513,...

,
3 313 , 9
,
,

n =
1 = Vi
=
r r > 1

n = 2 = (vs)2 =
3

:
It's a GP
(5313
-

n = 3 = =
35s

(vs)4 = 9 ② So =
a (r-1)
n =
4 =

* u - 1

n=5
=
(3) = 963 .

3tr3
P(3 +3)(v3 1) -
=
(3)ug -
1)

Sp +sp)(vs-1) = -3 . /310 - M
1 + 10

jisp-e+ 3pudsp
v3
=
-1

arsp us" -3

Cup ,
= -

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1 1
2p +
=

2p + 1
=
243 = p
=
12)
 Mathematics ICSE - Class X

S.No. Questions
61. [Algebra]
ABC is a triangle as shown in the figure below.

(4 5)
,

10 , 3)

(3 0) ,

-5) B(0, -3) < (-3, 0)

Al-4 ,

(a) Write down the coordinates of A, B, and C on reflecting through the origin.
(b) Write down the coordinates of the point/s which remain invariant on reflecting
the triangle ABC on the x-axis and y-axis respectively.
3x b ↓
-
y
2 2+ <(6 . %)
B(0 , 3)
[Analysis & Evaluate]

62. [Algebra]
↳
.
Determine the ratio in which the line y = 2 + 3x divides the line segment AB joining
3
,
9) min (2 the points A (-3, 9) and B (4 , 2 ). => 4 : 3 [Understanding & Application]

63. [Algebra]
Square ABCD lies in the third quadrant of a XY plane such that its vertex A is at
(-3,-1) and the diagonal DB produced is equally inclined to both the axes.The
diagonals AC and BD meets at P (-2,-2). Find the:
(a) slope of BD -
I

(b) equation of AC n [Analysis, Create & Evaluate]

y
=

64. [Geometry]
ABCD is a rectangle where side BC is twice side AB. If ∆ACQ~∆BAP, find area
of ∆BAP: area of ∆ACQ. 1 5 => :
BC = 2- AB

=
Now
DACQ NABAP
(214
=
112
,
d = +
using P

= Give
Y
= 1 +4 ↑
5 -
:
A/XBAP)
d2 = 5
A(ACR)
T

& = x5 -> Al = /5 2

[Analysis & Evaluate] =>

I
·

it lit

ICSE Competency-Focused Practice Questions 17

 + 34
y
- = 2

⑬
m = 3 n
=
0
A p (n , y) B

( -

3
, 9) 24 , 2)

x1Y/ H242

① Pla y) , divides Ap in the latio min .

(meetnes myzny a
P(y y) ,
= ,

(mx4 mxz++
=
+ nx( - 3)
,

m + n

P(x , y) =

(4m -

m + n
34
,
2m + 9n

m +n
&
· x = 4m 3n
gn
y
-

- ·
= am +

En + M
m+ n

play) lies
y
: 2 + 34
-

y
on 213x
=
=
on =

: it will satisfy the Eqh

P(uY
-

subs x 4m-34 in
=

y zmign
.
=

(4 ,
,

m+ n m+n

the Equ

2 + 3
--
y
=

3)4m
2m + an =
2 +

m +n

cm+gn (m-g
= 2 +

(m+gn) (12mgn)-
-

(2m + Sn) -
(12m -
gn) = 2

m +n

2/ + 9n-12m + Sn =
/m + 2n

Ion-an = 12m

161 = 12 m

=
:3
4
min =
.
 63

inclined
Equally

ede 3
-

·
Als ,
-1
o(-2 -2) ,

C B

- Equally inclined.

① slope of BD = fan O

2
fan(-45)
⑳45 R

1 45
=

A
·
D

② -
m = M
-

= P(z
,
-z)

= AC BD B
C

:
Slope of BDX
Slope of AC --1

slope of
- 1 -1
x Ac =

slope of AC = 1.

Using SpF

-
y -ye
= m(x -
x))
Y -
( -

2) = 1(x -
( -

2))
u + 2
y + 2 =

y
x =

0
x
y
- = -
 Mathematics ICSE - Class X

S.No. Questions
In XABD & DCBA
65. [Geometry]
LBAD = LC-
Given
(B = LB - common

angle
DABD WACBA-AA test

As => 4(n + 4) = 64

n + 4 = 16
Given a triangle ABC, and D is a point on BC such that BD = 4cm and DC = x cm.
x 12 cm·
If ∠BAD = ∠C, and AB = 8cm, then,
=

(a) prove that triangle ABD is similar to triangle CBA.

(b) find the value of ‘x’. [Understanding, Application & Evaluate]

66. [Geometry]
acm = 1 km .
In the extract of Survey of India map G43S7, prepared on a scale of 2cm to 1 km,a
km - child finds the length of the cart track between two settlements is 7.6 cm. Find:
1cm-
(a) the actual length of the cart track on the ground.
① Im =
1km (b) actual area of a grid square,if each has an area of 4 𝑐𝑚2 .
xkm
[Understanding & Evaluate]
76cm =

67. [Geometry]
x = 1 x7-1 Pending
2
Construct a triangle ABC such that AB = 7cm, BC = 6cm and CA = 5cm. (use ruler
x = 3 . 8km and compass to do so).
(a) Draw the locus of the points such that

km (i) it is equidistant from BC and BA.

mxkm (ii) it is equidistant from points A and B.
(b) Mark P where the loci (i) and (ii) meet , measure and write length of PA.
* ?

Lum
in lam =

[Analysis & Create]

Now ,

1cmt-u =m
4cm?
2
= xkm

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Mathematics ICSE - Class X

S.No. Questions
68. [Geometry]
In the given figure O is the centre of the circle. ABCD is a quadrilateral where sides
AB, BC, CD and DA touch the circle at E, F, G and H respectively. If AB = 15 cm,
the
BC= 18 cm and AD=24 cm , find the length of CD. property fangent draw from =
:

to circle are
external point a

24 -
x
equal
(24 -x) +1304)
-
:
c =
x
24 -

(3 +x)
= 24 + 3
24
=
27 em >
- 18- (15-2)
-
=

18 (3 + e)
R

e 15-2
15 N-

15 [Application & Evaluate]

69. [Geometry] P Alternate segment

in
Angles
In the given diagram, ABCDEF is a
regular hexagon inscribed in a circle with E
< D
angle of
Hexagon
L ↓
centre O. PQ is a tangent to the circle at T20 128
D. Find the value of:
%
cyclic
F
xzo
O C Q
(a) ∠FAG = 60
Q
60 cyclic
-

(b) ∠BCD 1208

°,200 &
=

(c) ∠PDE 300 G 30 A

B
=

linear
central
pair
angle -
[Application & Evaluate]

70. [Geometry]
DOBD = 130 + 33 + LODB = 180 = 17

I AB and CD intersect at the centre O of the circle

given in the above diagram. If ∠EBA=33° and
-
p
∠EAC=82 °, find
ge

90-33
&
130"
(a) ∠BAE 57 =

(b) ∠BOC
=
57
% (c) ∠ODB = 50
1300 5 (linear pair -

angle
[Application & Evaluate]

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Mathematics ICSE - Class X

S.No. Questions
71. [Mensuration]
A famous sweet shop “Madanlal Sweets” sells tinned rasgullas. The tin container is
cylindrical in shape with diameter 14cm, height 16cm, and it can hold 20 spherical
rasgullas of diameter 6cm and sweetened liquid such that the can is filled and then
sealed. Find out how much sweetened liquid the can contains. Take π=3.14.
[Analysis, Application & Evaluate]

72. [Mensuration]
The ratio of the radius and the height of a solid metallic right circular cylinder is
7 : 27. This is melted and made into a cone of diameter 14 cm and slant height
25cm. Find the height of the:
(a) cone
(b) cylinder [Analysis, Application & Evaluate]

73. [Trigonometry]
An inclined plane AC is prepared with its base AB which is √3 times its vertical
height BC.The length of the inclined plane is 15 m.Find:
tano
=Y
①
(a) value of θ. = 38 :

(b) length of its base AB,in nearest metre. =

13m 0 = 30%
② Cos30 =
AB
15

⑬A C
15m
AB =

15 R

𝜃 = 300
AB = 12 :
59

= 13m A s B
[Analysis, Application & Evaluate]

74. [Trigonometry]
Prove that
𝑡𝑎𝑛2 𝜃 + 𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 𝜃 − 1 = 𝑡𝑎𝑛2 𝜃 . 𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝜃
Is
:
fanto-1 + 1050 [Analysis & Application]

cosa sinto-sinto loso -

Cost

=> Sinto (1-costo)

Costo

famosico
Gox
=>
sino +

- RHS e

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 Mathematics ICSE - Class X

S.No. Questions
75. [Statistics]
The class mark and frequency of a data is given in the graph. From the graph, Find:
(a) the table showing the class interval and frequency.
(b) the mean.
To
↳ I Frequency for
12-14 13 8 104
38
14-16 15 2

51
16-18 17 3
76
18-20194
21 5
105
20-22

23 138
528
22 - 24

Sta =504

EM = 504
mean =

28
Ef

=
18

[Analysis, Application & Evaluate]

①n = 5+ 118 + 4 + m
+ 5n =
24 + m + 5n -
m =

24 - 0
76. [Statistics] 5

The mean of 5,7, 8 , 4 and m is n and the mean of 5, 7 , 8 , 4 , m and n is m. Find

the values of m and n. m 6 1 6. =
,
[Understanding & Application]
=

② m = 5 + 7 + 8 + 4 + m +n

77. [Probability] 6
Sm = 24 + m+ = 5 m -n =
24
-
②
The probability of selecting a blue marble and a red marble from a bag containing Now
red,blue and green marbles is 1/3 and 1/5 respectively. If the bag contains 14
,

green marbles,then find: (5n 24)

PCR
5 x -m =

~ 24
n + 5m
(a) number of red marbles.
- =

30 - (b) total number of marbles in the bag. Total Red Balls

= 6 [Analysis & Evaluate] 2 51-5m =
120
to
.

n + 5m = 24
-

②
P(B) = P(R)2
244 = 144

↑ (G) = 14 ⑨ P(B) + P(r) + P(G) = 1 .

n = 6
1

Elod
5 E P(q) =
+ +
-
6 + 5m 24
p(q) 10 y
- =
=
↑

m =6
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.

= 15 -
5 - 3 7
=

Balls 3u
Total =
5
.

15
 Mathematics ICSE - Class X

III. Short Answer Questions - 2 (4 Marks)

S.No. Questions
78. [Commercial Mathematics]
The following bill shows the GST rate and the marked price of items:
𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬
39 60
S. No. 𝐈𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐒𝐓
(2s1
=
.

(₹)
957 = 79 .
20
Amount paid 1. Wheat Flour 35.00 5 𝑘𝑔 𝑥% = 0
% 175
- (unpacked)
2. Basmati Rice 180.00 5 𝑘𝑔 5% => 945
% of Mp 7920
=
18 (Branded &
Packed)
↳ XMP = 79 20 .
3. Surf Excel Quick 220.00 𝑦 𝑘𝑔 18 % => 519 20.

Wash Detergent
108

M4 = 7920x100 Find:
18
(a) the value of x if the total GST on wheat flour and basmati rice is ₹45. => 0 %
M4
= 440
+ +
(b) the value of y, if CGST paid for detergent powder is ₹39.60. 2kg =

Amount paid
-

(c) total amount to be paid (including GST) for the above bill. E1639 28 .

Quantity
42kg
=
Now ,
[Understanding, Analysis & Evaluate]

79. [Commercial Mathematics]

P = 600 , R2 12
% Amit deposited ₹ 600 per month in a recurring deposit account. The bank pays a
(n + )
simple interest of 12% p.a. Calculate the:
&
① mr = pxn + pon
·

(a) number of monthly instalments Amit deposits to get a maturity amount of

2x12X100
3 &
600n + 600 n(n + 1) X ₹11826?
18 months
. =>
11826
6X1X1gX/ 9x19X6
·

pyn(n
=
+ ) XR
.

②X /
(b) total interest paid by the bank. I
2 X 100 -XX10t
=

12 X
+

E1026
11826 = 600n + 347+ 34
(c) total amount deposited by him. 7
[Application & Evaluate] =

d PXn = 600 X 18 = E 10 , 800 .

80. [Commercial Mathematics]

n =
18
Aman has 500, ₹100 shares of a company quoted at ₹ 120, paying a 10% dividend.
When the share price rises to ₹ 200 each, he sells all his shares. He invests half of
the sale proceeds in ₹10, 12% shares at ₹25, and the remaining sale proceeds in
₹400, 9% shares at ₹500. 1 500 Fu = 100 = E120 DY , ,
Mr =
,
= 10

Find his:
-50 ,000
Investment in company
-

other
=

(a) sales proceeds. El ·

,
00 , 000 ,

(b) investment in ₹10, 12% shares at ₹25. > E50 , 000 .

(c) original income. At of Ast

>
company - 1
E5000

(d) change in income. [Application & Evaluate]

[AI , Ate] E1000

=

+
AF(q)
-

33600 ! 2400)
·

5000
-

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 Mathematics ICSE - Class X

S.No. Questions
81. [Commercial Mathematics]
Solve the following inequation.

⑧
11 + 3𝑥
5O
3
≥ 3 −𝑥 > − ,𝑥 ∈ R
2
·
Ex : <x <
4t . n=
R)
I En 11nc2 very :
(a) Write the solution set.
·

(b) Represent the solution on the number line. [Application & Create]
a = 5, b = -
g c 4
82. [Algebra] ,
=

① b2 -4ac = (9)3 -
4x5x4
Determine whether the following quadratic equation has real roots.
~ 61-80
5𝑥 2 − 9𝑥 + 4 = 0 = 1

and aperfe
a
(a) Give reasons for your answer. Discriminant
positive
is

(b) If the equation has real roots, identify them. [Analysis & Application] *

& ↑
·
Y5] Hence ,

83. [Algebra] Roots are

real and
The profit in rupees in a local restaurant and the number of customers who visited natural
the restaurant are tabulated below for each week for one month.
Week number Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4
Number of customers 1400 5600 x 3212
①
5600 K
Profit in ₹ 28000 112000 32140 y
112000 32140
Find:
1400 =
5600 -
2
Here ,
nos are in proportion
n =
1607 > 28000 112000
-

(a) if the number of customers and profit per week in continued proportion or
not? Justify your answer. No
②5600=
>
-

(b) the value of x and y. [Analysis & Evaluation]

(3x) (22 (3x 2) (3x 2) 0x by
=
8940m
= -

)
84. [Algebra]
+
?
-
= -
=
=
y =
64240
② u =
Y =
Eqna ?
Given, 9𝑥 2 – 4 is a factor of 9𝑥 3 − 𝑚𝑥 2 − 𝑛𝑥 + 8:
(a) find the value of m and n using the remainder and factor theorem. m = 18
,
1 =
4 .

(b) factorise the given polynomial completely.

to

(3x 2)(3x 2)(x C)

+ =
-
[Understanding & Application]

9 18
3
- -
48

6 -
8 -
8

9-12
-
12
We

Dinide 9-12x-12

by fractions 3

= 3(3x2 -
4x -
4)

·
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+ 347 -

42 -
4

=
 Mathematics ICSE - Class X

S.No. Questions
85. [Probability]
The marks scored by 100 students are given below:
Marks scored No. of students
0-10 4
10- 20 5
20-30 9
30-40 7
40-50 13
50-60 12
60-70 15
70-80 11
this is 80-90
>
14
with value 90-100 10 Total : 100

of 80-89 A student in the class is selected at random. Find the probability that the student has
scored:
(a) less than 20. T00 >

(b) below 60 but 30 or more. 33100 +25

(c) more than or equal to 70. , 35000- To
(d) above 89. >
1000 D0 = [Analysis & Evaluation]

[u [] [8]
86. [Algebra] AB =

𝑥 1 𝑥
Given, matrix A = [ ] and B = [ ] such that AB is a null matrix. Find:
𝑦 2 2X2 𝑥 − 2 2x1
solving (a) order of the null matrix. > 2xI
2
n = 1 x =

(b) possible values of x and y. [Understanding & Application]

-

, > 1 2
H
y
= =
,

Case 1 Hell 2 &

2y 4 Syz1 (2x20
+ (n 1) ( - 3)]
87. y [Algebra]
-
=
x =
-
=
a -
-

Case 11 : x 2
-
4
y
= =

The sum of a certain number of terms of the Arithmetic Progression (A.P.) 20, 17,
-
-

14, …. is 65. Find the: a 20 d 3

Sn= 65
,
= 65-

(40 ,
34 3] =
=
-
+

(a) number of terms. > 18 130 = n (43 -

3n]
n= 14 (b) last term. 7 7 [Understanding & Application]
- 3n2 + 43n = 130
88. [Algebra] 3n2
** -
43n + 130 = 0

(a) Point P (2, -3) on reflection becomes P’(2,3). Name the line of reflection (say
𝐿1 ). x-axis or
you >

(b) Point P’ is reflected to P’’ along the line (𝐿2 ), which is perpendicular to the
line 𝐿1 and passes through the point, which is invariant along both axes. Write
the coordinates of P’’. en- axis
(c) Name and write the coordinates of the point of intersection of the lines 𝐿1 and
y-axis 𝐿2 . >
-
origin s
=>

(d) Point P is reflected to P’’’ on reflection through the point named in the answer
u-axis of part I of this question. Write the coordinates of P’’’. Comment on the
location of the points P’’ and P’’’. [Analysis & Create]

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-
↳ >
-

perpendicular to 4 +
praxis)
88
4

3)

/ p" (2 3)
p( - z
,

Ples
,
&
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&

(
reflected2 two times
↓
↓

-I

g
L 7
-
5 -
4-3 -
2 -

1 A 2 34567

↑
mirror
invariant n-axis

b
point -
2

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yo
on

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-
4

el
#

CDAB'/
A (DABC) 2

-
B
BI

Investendo

Be2

A (x2) -
A(x1) = (Bc12 - Be

A (A,) B22

A (DBB'c'c) =
be2-Be2
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A CXABe)

=
152 -1312
↳ 12

= By Invertendo =
 Mathematics ICSE - Class X

S.No. Questions
89. [Algebra]
In the given figure, if the line segment AB is intercepted by the y-axis and x-axis at
C and D, respectively, such that AC: AD = 1: 4 and D is the midpoint of CB. Find
the coordinates of D, C and B.
(1) m 1 4 1
- = 3
=
n=

A : 13

(2 , 6) 10 %1 (x 0
(0 2)
, ,
· ,

(IXU3X(-2) (
clo , y) =
Ix0 + 31
·
(0 %)
,
,

1 + 3 > (6 0) ,

(x 0)
,

u y
=
0 =
;

(12
-2)
x 6 i
y =
=
>
- ,

⑪
C ⑮ (6 0 , B

01p o
S =

(0, 9/2) (P , q) ;
ndpoint >
-
12
(Op ,a
=
p i
(6 0 a
-
↳ ,
= =

4 [Understanding & Application]

zy
=
u +
=

90. [Algebra]
21
↑

10 , Find the equation of the straight line perpendicular to the line x+2y=4, which cuts
an intercept of 2 units from the positive y-axis. Hence, find the intersection point
7
O of the two lines. CHINT : Intersection point of [Analysis & Application]
calculated Elimination method)
91. [Geometry]
two line can be
using
While preparing a PowerPoint presentation, ∆ABC is enlarged along the side BC
①+zy = 4 to ∆AB’C’, as shown in the diagram, such that BC∶ B’C’ is 3∶5. Find:
2y
-
=
x + 4 (a) AB∶BB’ ~ABA C’ ·
(b) length AB, if BB’ = 4 cm. 6em
SABCNXABC
+ 2- >
y - x
=

(c) Is ∆ABC ~∆AB’C’? Justify your answer.

in test
(d) ar (∆ABC): ar (quad. BB’C’C). C AA
a
Ye
-

By
%
stope =
-Y2 ↳ /
② product line ex line a
96
T
B
of
X .

A B B’
B
2--
x live
- 2
line 2 =

[Understanding & Evaluate]

-

me for intersection
Using slope-point for
-
> Now ,

y -y , m(x
x)) n +
2y
4
=
=
-

y
-
2 = 2(x -

0) 2x -

y
=
-
L

ICSE Competency-Focused Practice Questions 2x 25

y - 2 =

+ 2 = 0 x = 10 y z2
2x y
-
,

- Co ,
a)
 Mathematics ICSE - Class X

S.No. Questions
92. [Geometry] Model
Ong .

1404cm 5 cm
model
Ong 6 .

=> =>

x
6 : I

-Scale factor
I
Model
ong
.

The approximate volume of a human eye is 6.5 cm3. The volume of a laboratory
61 model (excluding base and stand) of the human eye is 1404 cm3.
7 2x. (a) State whether the scale factor k is less than, equals to or greater than 1.
(b) Calculate the:
(i) value of k G
7
u = =

(ii) diameter of the human eye if the radius of the model is 7.2 cm. 2 4 cm = .
.

(n = 1 2cm)
.
(iii) the external surface area of the human eye if the surface area of the model
radius is 651.6 cm2. Model
Ong >
[Analysis & Evaluate]
-

: diameter 93. [Geometry]

6 I
>
- 36 : 1
P
-

Area + 6x6 : 1x1

651 .
6 : x
zcm In the adjoining diagram PQ, PR and ST are the
=

tangents to the circle with centre O and radius

=
u

7 cm. Given OP=25 cm. cy-s 𝜃 25 -

7 = 18
tot 24 25 cm 18km2
Find:
00 = Om =
7 S R
M T
(a) length of ST 10 5 cm
>
.
·
PM 18
~ =
25-7 =
(b) value of ∠OPQ, i.e. θ Sin 0 R

(c) ∠QUR, in nearest degree = Q # 7 cm 7512X2-

7 R
In DPMS
·

1842- jo
(use mathematical tables) 0 28
O
187 + 12
.
=

Leu-u = Bype
&
↳* ( 3 .xe)
%

e
-

576 -
40n + xT = 324 m/
+
·

8 -
%"
2xsm U
2
x = = S =

2x2
=

2
=
1 [Application & Evaluate]
↳ o I
90 -1618
94. [Geometry] =
73 .
428
Use ruler and compass to answer this question Construct a triangle ABC where
AB=5.5 cm, BC= 4.5 cm and angle ABC=135o.
Construct the circumcircle to the triangle ABC. Measure and write down the length
of AC. [Create & Evaluate]

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S.No. Questions
95. [Mensuration]
The curved surface area of a right circular cone is half of another right circular cone.
If the ratio of their slant heights is 2:1 and that of their volumes is 3:1, find ratio of
their:
(a) radii 1 :
4
(b) heights 4881 [Understanding & Application]

96. [Trigonometry]
A cylindrical drum is unloaded from a truck by rolling it down along a wooden
plank. The length of the plank is 10 m and it is making an angle of 10o with the
horizontal ground. Find the height from which the cylindrical drum was rolled
down. Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.

m
>
-
0. 1736x10 = 11736m
4=
In i = 01726 = 1
It
=

com
%
In
-

[Analysis & Evaluate]

97. [Statistics]
The data given below shows the marks of 12 students in a test, arranged in
5
ascending order: ① Median
(A) ++ + 6
=
x + x +2 x =
=
=
12
# n
=
2

2, 3, 3, 3,4, x, x+2, 8, p, q,8, 9 2

If the given value of the median and mode is 6 and 8 respectively, then find the
values of x, p, q. x 5 p 8 9 8
=
,
=
, [Understanding & Evaluate]
=

98. [Algebra]
Solve the linear inequation, write down the solution set and represent it on the real
number line:
(x = xc - 2 onxx
,
ver]
5(2 - 4x) > 18 - 16x > 22 - 20x , x ∈ R
= IIIII!
-
4-3
1110 yIll 7
[Application & Create]
6
99. [Algebra] x =
-1 =
R= -

If a polynomial x3 + 2x2 – ax + b leaves a remainder -6 when divided by x +1 and

the same polynomial has x – 2 as a factor, then find the values of a and b. a 3 =
,
b =
- 10

x = 2 = R20 [Application & Evaluate]

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⑮
Come
comel

M =
M ur =
Mz

l =
el l =
12

h = h h = hz

O CSAA) = XCAs &

=
Nelz
↓ ah
Av e, =
,

Are (4)
E =
:
48

⑳
[ii]( :] [ ](o3) <] (* Y
-

+ -

[ MX +GROI
=>
[x ]
-

·] - :]

( ]
· 11 -8 + 16

4 + 9 + 4

[49]
=>
 Mathematics Rule At- now
of
and- Class X
ICSE
Product : Column
of

S.No. Questions
100. [Algebra]
−1 3 1 −2 4
If A= [ ], B= [ ], C= [1 −4] and D = [ ].
2 0 0 3 1 oa

Annotequa
of
C
(a) Is the product AC possible? Justify your answer. NO Column
, of
(b) Find the matrix X, such that X = AB+𝐵 2 −DC
[Analysis & Evaluate]

101. [Geometry] -

IN JAEF & XAGE

A

S
LAEF-LAGF 40
%

[
=

70° LAFG 105

LAFE
=
=

A 2
F
G
3
.
DAEF NX AGF -
AA

test
Inverten do E
3 40°

-
C
3 D

A(XACD) +
A(A() =

I
ALDACB) B

#A -
In the given figure(not drawn to scale), BC is parallel to EF, CD is parallel to FG,
AE : EB = 2:3, ∠BAD= 70°, ∠ACB = 105°, ∠ADC = 40° and AC is bisector of
∠BAD.
(a) Prove Δ AEF ~ ΔAGF
(b) Find: Y
Height
same
45 Base a
i. AG: AD
ii. area of ΔACB: area Δ ACD - s
181

iii. area of quadrilateral ABCD: area of Δ ACB. 2: /

[Analysis, Application & Evaluate]

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S.No. Questions
102. [Geometry]
In the given figure angle ABC = 700 and
angle ACB = 500. Given, O is the centre
of the circle and PT is the tangent to the
circle. Then calculate the following
angles
(a) ∠CBT
(b) ∠BAT
(c) ∠PBT
(d) ∠APT
[Application & Evaluate]

103. [Geometry]
(Use a ruler and a compass for this question.)
(a) Construct a triangle ABC such that BC = 8cm , AC = 10 cm and ∠ABC = 90°.
(b) Construct an incircle to this triangle. Mark the centre as I.
(c) Measure and write the length of the in-radius.
(d) Measure and write the length of the tangents from vertex C to the incircle.
(e) Mark points P, Q and R where the incircle touches the sides AB, BC, and AC
of the triangle respectively. Write the relationship between ∠RIQ and ∠QCR.
[Analysis & Create]

104. [Statistics]
The daily wages of workers in a constuction unit were recorded as follows:
Class Marks (Wages) 425 275 525 575 625 675
No. of workers 6 12 15 17 7 13

Form a frequency distribution table with class intervals and find modal wage by
plotting a histogram. [Analysis & Create]

105. [Probability]
A bag contains 13 red cards , 13 black cards and 13 green cards. Each set of cards
are numbered 1 to 13. From these cards, a card is drawn at random. What is the
probability that the card drawn is a:
(a) green card?
(b) a card with an even number?
(c) a red or black card with a number which is a multiple of three?
[Understanding & Evaluate]

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IV. Long Answer Questions - 1 (Graph-based) (5 Marks)

S.No. Questions
106. [Algebra]
(For this question, use a graph paper. Scale: 2cm = 1 unit along both x and y-axis.)
Plot the points A(2,2), and B (6, -2) in the graph and answer the following:
(a) Reflect points A in origin to point D and write the co-ordinates of point D.
(b) Reflect points A in line y = - 2 to point C and write the co-ordinates of points
C.
(c) Find a point P on CD which is invariant under reflection in x = 0, write its co-
ordinates.
(d) Write the geometrical name of the closed figure ABCD.
(e) Write the co-ordinates of the point of intersection of the diagonals of ABCD.
[Understanding & Create]

107. [Algebra]
(For this question, use a graph paper. Scale: 1cm = 1unit along both x and y-axis.)
Plot points A ( 0,3 ) , B ( 4,0 ) , C ( 6,2 ) and D ( 5,0 ). Reflect the points as given
below and write their coordinates:
(a) Reflect A on x-axis to A’.
(b) Reflect B on y- axis to B’.
(c) Reflect C on x-axis to C’.
(d) D remain invariant when reflected on the line whose equation is _______.
(e) Join the points A, B, C, D,C’,B,A’ , B’ and A to form a closed figure. Name
the closed figure BCDC’. [Understanding & Create]

108. [Statistics]
The following data represents the daily wages in rupees of a certain number of
employees of a company:
Daily 30 – 40 40 -50 50 – 60 60 -70 70-80 80-90 90-100 100-110
wages (in
₹)
No. of 8 14 12 17 20 26 13 10
Employees
Use a graph to answer the following questions:
(a) Represent the above distribution by an ogive.
(b) Find the following on the graph drawn:
(i) median wage.
(ii) percentage of employees who earn more than ₹ 84 per day.
(iii) number of employees who earn ₹56 and below.
[Create & Evaluate]

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S.No. Questions
109. [Statistics]
Study the graph and answer the questions that follow∶

(a) Make a frequency table for the information provided in the graph.
(b) The number of students whose height is less than 150 cm.
(c) The total number of students.
(d) The modal height.
(e) The difference in the modal height and the mean height, if the average height
of the students is 145.5 cm.
[Analysis & Application]

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V. Long Answer Question - 2 (5 Marks)

S.No. Questions
110. [Commercial Mathematics]

On seeing the above display board outside Pearl Stationary Shop, Chetan enters the
shop to buy the following items:
Pen Pencil Rainbow Cover Notebook
Price ₹5 each ₹7 each ₹200 each
Discount 5% on a 10% on 20 --
dozen pens pencils
Premium - - ₹50 on each notebook
Items purchased 1 dozen 20 pencils 5
GST 18% 12% 12%

The shopkeeper handed over the bill to Chetan saying that he has given further
discount of 2% on total bill. Chetan became so happy hearing about the discount that
he did not check the bill until he reached home. He later found out that though
shopkeeper has given 2% discount as promised, he had also mcharged uniform 18%
GST on all the items.
(a) Calculate :
(i) total selling price of all the items as per the offers displayed on the board.
(ii) total amount to be paid by Chetan including GST with correct rates.
(iii) actual amount charged by the shopkeeper.
(b) Did the shopkeeper overcharge Chetan? Justify your answer.
[Application & Evaluate]

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S.No. Questions
111. [Algebra]
Using remainder and factor theorem, show that (2x+3) is a factor of the polynomial
2 𝑥 2 +11x+12. Hence,factorise it completely. What must be multiplied to the given
polynomial so that 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 − 4 is a factor of the resulting polynomial?Also,write
the resulting polynomial. [Understanding, Application & Evaluate]

112. [Algebra]
The sequence 2,9,16,……is given.
(a) Identify if the given sequence is an AP or a GP. Give reasons to support your
answer.
(b) Find the 20th term of the sequence.
(c) Find the difference between the sum of its first 22 and 25 terms.
(d) Is the term 102 belong to this sequence?
(e) If ‘k’ is added to each of the above terms, will the new sequence be in A.P. or
G.P.? [Analysis & Evaluate]

113. [Algebra]
Given the equations of two straight lines, L1 and L2 are x – y = 1 and x + y = 5
respectively . If L1 and L2 intersects at point Q ( 3, 2).Find :
(a) the equation of line L3 which is parallel to L1 and has y-intercept 3.
(b) the value of k, if the line L3 meets the line L2 at a point P (k,4).
(c) the coordinate of R and the ratio PQ: QR, if line L2 meets x-axis at point R.
[Analysis & Evaluate]

114. [Geometry]

D
E
C
F

A G B

In the figure given above (not drawn to scale), AD ∥ GE ∥ BC,DE = 18 cm, EC =

3cm, AD = 35 cm. Find :
(a) AF:FC
(b) length of EF
(c) area(trapezium ADEF ) : area(ΔEFC)
(d) BC∶ GF [Application & Evaluate]

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S.No. Questions
115. [Geometry]
(Use a ruler and a compass for this question.)
(a) Construct the locus of a moving point which moves such that it keeps a fixed
distance of 4.5 cm from a fixed-point O.
(b) Draw line segment AB of 6 cm where A and B are two points on the locus (a).
(c) Construct the locus of all points equidistant from A and B. Name the points of
intersection of the loci (a) and (c) as P and Q respectively.
(d) Join PA. Find the locus of all points equidistant from AP and AB.
(e) Mark the point of intersection of the locus (a) and (d) as R. Measure and write
down the length of AR. [Create & Analysis]

116 [Constructions]
(Use a ruler and a compass for this question.)
Construct a regular hexagon ABCDEF of side 4.3 cm and construct its circumscribed
circle.
Also, construct tangents to the circumscribed circle at points B and C which meets
each other at point P. Measure and record ∠BPC.
[Create & Analysis]

117. [Mensuration]
A mathematics teacher uses certain amount of terracotta clay to form different
shaped solids. First, she turned it into a sphere of radius 7cm and then she made a
right circular cone with base radius 14 cm. Find the height of the cone so formed. If
the same clay is turned to make a right circular cylinder of height 7/3 cm, then find
the radius of the cylinder so formed. Also,compare the total surface areas of sphere
and cylinder so formed.
[Understanding, Application & Evaluate]

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S.No. Questions
118. [Trigonometry]

A tree (TS) of height 30 m stands in front of a tall building (AB). Two friends Rohit
and Neha are standing at R and N respectively, along the same straight line joining
the tree and the building (as shown in the diagram). Rohit, standing at a distance of
150 m from the foot of the building, observes the angle of elevation of the top of the
building as 30o. Neha from her position observes that the top of the building and the
tree has the same elevation of 60o.
Find the:
(a) height of the building
(b) distance between
(i) Neha and the foot of the building
(ii) Rohit and Neha
(iii) Neha and the tree
(iv) building and the tree. [Analysis, Application & Evaluate]

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S.No. Questions
119. [Statistics]
A life insurance agent found the following data of age distribution of 100 policy
holders, where f is an unknown frequency.
Age in years No. of Policy Holders
15-20 7
20-25 12
25-30 15
30-35 22
35-40 𝑓
40-45 14
45-50 8
50-55 4
(a) If the mean age of the policy holders is 35.65 years, find the unknown frequency
f.
(b) Find the median class of the distribution. [Application & Evaluate]

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Answer Key

S.No Expected Answer

1. (c) ₹30

2. (b) ₹ 28

3. (d) simple interest for one month.

4. (b) ₹1250

5. (d) Both Mr. Das and Mr. Singh have same rate of return of 20%.

6. (b) ₹ 750

7. (c) { 0,1,2}

8. (c) x < - 2y

9. (d) 0 , 8

10. (b) – 2

11. (d) 230

12. (c) 13 cm

13. (d) p : r = 𝑝2 : 𝑞 2

14. (b) 60π

15. (d) 3

16. (c) (x+4)

17. (d) both matrices AB and BA are possible, AB=BA.

18. (b) -6

19. (b) 4

20. (d) 2, 0, 4, 0, 8, 0

21. (c) (6, -6)

22. (b) 2y = x

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Mathematics ICSE - Class X

S.No Expected Answer

23. (c) 1, -1

24. (a) 3x + 3y = 6

25. (d) 20 minutes

26. (d) the similarity of given triangles cannot be determined.

27. (c) ∠𝑃𝑄𝑅 = ∠𝑇𝑆𝑅

28. (d) 1.44m

29. (c) 50°

30. (a) 500 , 1000 , 400

31. (d) 105°

32. (c) Its volume

33. (b) 42cm

34. (b) 32π

35. (b) 3 : 2

36. (c) (𝑐𝑜𝑡𝜃 + 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃)2

37. (d) 5

38. (a) 30°

39. (b) α < β

40. (c) A is true, but R is false.

41. (c) A is true, but R is false.

42. (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation.

43. (d) Both A and R are true.

44. (c) A is true, but R is false.

45. (a) 2:3

46. (b) 2 x 1

47. (d) Arithmetic (d=0)

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S.No Expected Answer

48. (a) Circle

49. (b) incentre

50. 11.11%

51. 4%

52. ₹70

53. -1 ≤ x ≤ 5
(a) 5, -1
(b) No change in maximum value, minimum value will change to 0.

54. 2 √3
𝑥=− ,𝑥 =
√3 4

55. x = 20 and GST rate = 20%

56. 3 and 12

57. (x+2) (x-1) (2x+1)

58. [
0 0
]
0 0
59. (a) Tn = 21+ (n-1)21 or 21n
(b) Four are two-digit numbers. 21, 42,63,84
(c) 1155

60. (a) G.P.

(b) p=121

61. (a) (- 4, -5), (0, -3), (-3, 0)

(b) For x-axis C (3,0); for y-axis B (0,3)

62. 4:3

63. (a) m=1

(b) x+y+4=0

64. 1:5

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(a) In ∆ ABD and ∆CBA,
65.
∠B is common to both triangles,
∠BAD = ∠BCA (given)
∴ ∆ ABD ~ ∆CBA (by A.A.A. postulate)

(b) Since the triangles are similar, their corresponding sides are proportional.

𝐴𝐶 𝐴𝐵 𝐵𝐶
∴ = =
𝐴𝐷 𝐷𝐵 𝐵𝐴
𝐴𝐶 8 4+𝑥
∴ = =
𝐴𝐷 4 8
∴ 2x8=4+x
∴ 16 = 4 + x
∴ x = 16 - 4
∴ x = 12cm
66. (a) 3.8 km
(b) 1 𝑘𝑚2

67.

68. 27 cm

69. (a) 60°

(b) 120°
(c) 30°

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70. (a) 57 °
(b) 50 °
(c) 17 °

71. 200.96 cm3

72. (a) 24 cm
(b) 18 cm

73. (a) 30°

(b) 8 m
L.H.S. = 𝑡𝑎𝑛2 𝜃 + 𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 𝜃 − 1
74.
= 𝑡𝑎𝑛2 𝜃 − (1 − 𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 𝜃)
𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝜃
= − 𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝜃
𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 𝜃
𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝜃(1−𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 𝜃)
=
𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 𝜃
𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝜃
= x 𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝜃
𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 𝜃
= 𝑡𝑎𝑛2 𝜃 . 𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝜃 = 𝑅. 𝐻. 𝑆

75. (a)
Class frequency
interval
12-14 8
14-16 2
16-18 3
18-20 4
20-22 5
22-24 6
(b) Mean = 18

76. m= 6; n= 6

77. (a) 6
(b) 30

78. (a) 0%
(b) y = 2 kg
(c) ₹1639.20

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79. (a) 18 instalments
(b) ₹1026
(c) ₹10800

80. (a) ₹100000

(b) ₹ 50000
(c) ₹5000
(d) ₹4600 (gain)

81. 1 9
{x: ≤ x < , x ∈ R}
2 2

82. (a) Discriminant is positive and a perfect square. Hence, roots are real and rational.
(b) 1 and 4/5

83. (a) No.

1400 5600 1
= =
28000 112000 20
Hence the numbers are in proportion.
Number of customers and profit per week are not continued in proportion.
(b) x = 1607, y = 64240

84. (a) m = 18, n = 4

(b) (3x - 2) (3x + 2) (x - 2)

85. (a) 9/100

(b) 32/100 = 8/25
(c) 35/100 = 7/20
(d) 10/100 = 1/10

86. (a) Order of the null matrix is 2 x 1.

(b) x = 1, y = 2 and x = -2, y = -4

87. (a) 10
(b) -7

88. (a) x-axis.

(b) P'' (-2, 3)
(c) Origin (0,0); P'''(-2,3)
(d) P'' & P'' are coincident points.

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89. D (6,0),
C (0,9/2)
B (12, - 9/2)

90. 2x – y + 2 = 0
(0, 2)

91. (a) 𝐴𝐵: 𝐵𝐵 ′ =3:2

(b) 𝐴𝐵 = 6 𝑐𝑚
(c) 𝑌𝑒𝑠, ∵ 𝐵𝐶 ∥ 𝐵 ′ 𝐶 ′
(d) 9: 16

92. (a) k>1

(b) (i) k=6
(ii) 2.4 cm
(iii) 18.1cm2

93. (a) 10.5 cm

(b) θ=16°16'
(c) 73°44' = 74°

94. AC = 9.1 cm
Radius = 6.5 cm

95. (a) 1:4

(b) 48:1

96. 1.74 m

97. x = 5 and p = 8, q = 8

98. {x : x<-2 or x >1, x ∈ R}

99. a = 3, b = -10

100. No, number of columns in A is not equal to number of rows in C.

−4 19
b) [ ]
1 9

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101. (a)
In ΔAFE,
∠AFE = 105° (corresponding angle)
70°
∠EAF = 2 = 35° (∵ AC is the bisector)
∴ ∠AEF = 180° -(105°- 35°) = 40° (sum of angles of triangle)
∠AGF = ∠ADC = 40° (corresponding angles)
In ΔAEF, and ΔAGF,
∠EAF = ∠GAF = 35° (AC being the bisector)
∠AEF = ∠ACF = 40° (as shown above)
∴Δ AEF ~ Δ AGF (A.A.A.)

(b)
i. 2:5
ii. 1:1
iii. 2:1

102. (a) 900

(b) 300
(c) 200
(d) 100

103. (b) 2cm

(c) 5.8cm
(d) ∠RIQ +∠QCR=180°

104. Frequency table

Wages in ₹ f
400-450 6
450-500 12
500-550 15
550-600 17
600-650 7
650-700 3

Mode = ₹557.50

105. (a) 1/3,

(b) 6/13
(c) 8/39

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106. (a) D (-2, -2)
(b) C (2, -6)
(c) P (0, -4)
(d) square
(e) (2, -2)

107. (a) (0, -3)

(b) (-4,0)
(c) (6, -2)
(d) Y = 0
(e) Concave quadrilateral

108. (b) i) ₹74

ii) 32.5%
iii) 30

109. (a)
Class f cf
120-130 6 6
130-140 29 35
140-150 34 69
150-160 22 91
160-170 12 103
(b) 69
(c) 103
(d) 143 cm
(e) 2.5 cm

110. (a) (i) ₹1433

(ii) ₹1608.38
(iii)₹1657.12
b) Yes, the shopkeeper overcharged an amount of ₹48.78

111. (x + 4) (2x + 3) to multiplied by (x - 1)

2x 3 + 9x 2 + x - 12

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112. (a) AP as d = 7
(b) 135
(c) 489
(d) No
(e) A.P.

113. (a) x – y + 3 = 0
(b) k = 1
(c) R (5,0); 1:1

114. (a) 6:1

(b) 5 cm
(c) 48:1
(d) 7:6

115. (e) AR≈ 8.8cm or 4.8cm

116. ∠BPC=120°

117. hcone=7 cm
rcylinder =14 cm

TSA sphere 3
=
TSA cylinder 7

118. (a) 86.6 m

(b)
i. 50 m
ii. 100 m
iii. 17.32 m
iv. 32.68 m.

119. (a) 18
(b) 30-35

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