ICSE Board

Class X Mathematics
Board Paper
Semester 1 – 2021
Time: 90 minutes Marks: 40

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Select the correct option for each of the following questions.

Question 1
If (x + 2) is a factor of the polynomial x3 - kx2 - 5x + 6 then the value of k is: [1]
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) -2

Question 2
The solution set of the inequation x - 3 ≥ - 5, x ∊ R is: [1]
(a) {x: x > - 2, x ∊ R}
(b) {x: x ≤ -2, x ∊ R}
(c) {x: x ≥ -2, x ∊ R}
(d) {-2, -1, 0, 1, 2}

Question 3
The product AB of two matrices A and B is possible if: [1]
(a) A and B have the same number of rows.
(b) The number of columns of A is equal to the number of rows of B.
(c) The number of rows of A is equal to the number of columns of B
(d) A and B have the same number of columns

Question 4
If 70, 75, 80, 85 are the first four terms of an Arithmetic Progression. Then the 10th term is:[1]
(a) 35
(b) 25
(c) 115
(d) 105
Question 5
The selling price of a shirt excluding GST is Rs. 800. If the rate of GST is 12% then the total
price of the shirt is: [1]
(a) Rs. 704
(b) Rs. 96
(c) Rs. 896
(d) Rs. 848

Question 6
Which of the following quadratic equations has 2 end 3 as its roots? [1]
(a) x2 - 5x + 6 =0
(b) x2 + 5x + 6 = 0
(c) x2 - 5x - 6 =0
(d) x2 + 5x -6 =0

Question 7
If x, 5.4, 5, 9 are in proportion then x is: [1]
(a) 3
(b) 9.72
(c) 25
(d) 25/3

Question 8
Mohit opened a Recurring deposit account in a bank for 2 years. He deposits Rs. 1000 every
month and receives Rs. 25500 on maturity. The interest he earned in 2 years is: [1]
(a) Rs. 13500
(b) Rs. 3000
(c) Rs. 24000
(d) Rs. 1500

Question 9
In the given figure AB = 24 cm, AC = 18 cm, DE = 12cm, DF = 9 cm and ∠BAC = ∠EDF. Then
ΔABC ~ ΔDEF by the condition: [1]

(a) AAA
(b) SAS
(c) SSS
(d) AAS
Question 10
5 10 1 0
If A    and I    then AI is equal to [1]
3 4 0 1
1 0
(a)  
0 1 
 5 10
(b)  
 3 4 
5 10
(c)  
3 4
15 15
(d)  
 1 1

Question 11
The polynomial x3 - 2x2 + ax + 12 when divided by (x + 1) leaves a remainder 20, then 'a' is
equal to: [1]
(a) - 31
(b) 9
(c) 11
(d) - 11

Question 12
In an Arithmetic Progression (A.P.) if, first term is 5, common difference is - 3 and then nth
term is - 7, then n is equal to: [1]
(a) 5
(b) 17
(c) - 13
(d) 7

Question 13
In the given figure PQ is parallel to TR, then by using condition of similarity: [1]

PQ OP OQ
(a)  
RT OT OR
 PQ OP OQ
(b)  
RT OR OT
PQ OR OQ
(c)  
RT OP OT
PQ OP OT
(d)  
RT OR OQ

Question 14
a +b
If a, b, c, and d are proportional then is equal to: [1]
a b
c
(a)
d
c-d
(b)
c+d
d
(c)
c
c+d
(d)
c-d

Question 15
The first four terms of an Arithmetic Progression (A. P.), whose first term is 4 and common
difference is -6, are: [1]
(a) 4, -10, -16, -22
(b) 4, 10, 16, 22
(c) 4, -2, -8, -14
(d) 4, 2, 8, 14

Question 16
One of the roots of the quadratic equation x2 – 8x + 5 = 0 is 7.3166. The root of the
equation correct to 4 significant figures is: [1]
(a) 7.3166
(b) 7.317
(c) 7.316
(d) 7.32

Question 17
(x + 2) and (x + 3) are two factors of the polynomial x 3 + 6x2 + 11x + 6. If this polynomial is
completely factorised the result is: [2]
(a) (x – 2)(x + 3)(x + 1)
(b) (x + 2)(x – 3)(x – 1)
(c) (x + 2)(x + 3)(x – 1)
(d) (x + 2)(x + 3)(x + 1)
Question 18
The sum of the first 20 terms of the Arithmetic Progression 2, 4, 6, 8,....is : [2]
(a) 400
(b) 840
(c) 420
(d) 800

Question 19
The solution set on the number line of the linear inequation: [2]
2y – 6 < y + 2 ≤ 2y, y ∈ N is

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Question 20
If x, y, z are in continued proportion then (y2 + z2): (x2 + y2) is equal to: [2]
(a) z: x
(b) x : z
(c) zx
(d) (y + z):(x + y)

Question 21
The marked price of an article is Rs. 5,000. The shopkeeper gives a discount of 10%. If the
rate of GST is 12%, then the amount paid by the customer including GST is: [2]
(a) Rs. 5040
(b) Rs. 6100
(c) Rs. 6272
(d) Rs. 6160
Question 22
3 5 2 4  1 1
If A =   , B = 0 3 and C = 2 , then 5A – BC is equal to: [2]
1 4    1 

 5 23
(a)  1 17 
 
5 23
(b) 1 17
 
 2 8 
(c)  3 3 
 
 5 23
(d)  1 17
 

Question 23
In the given figure ABCD is a trapezium in which DC is parallel to AB.
AB = 16 cm and DC = 8 cm. OD = 5 cm, OB = (y + 3) cm, OA = 11 cm and OC = (x – 1) cm.
Using the given information answer the following questions.

i. From the given figure name the pair of similar triangles: [1]
(a) ∆OAB, ∆OBC
(b) ∆COD, ∆AOB
(c) ∆ADB, ∆ACB
(d) ∆COD, ∆COB

ii. The corresponding proportional sides with respect to the pair of similar triangles
obtained in (i): [1]
CD OC OD
(a)  
AB OA OB
AD OC OD
(b)  
BC OA OB
AD BD AB
(c)  
BC AC DC
OD CD OC
(d)  
OB CB OA
iii. The ratio of the sides of the pair of similar triangles is: [1]
(a) 1 : 3
(b) 1 : 2
(c) 2 : 3
(d) 3 : 1

iv. Using the ratio of sides of the pair of similar triangles the values of x and y are
respectively: [1]
(a) x = 4.6, y = 7
(b) x = 7, y = 7
(c) x = 6.5, y = 7
(d) x = 6.5, y = 2

Question 24
Two cars X and Y use 1 litre of diesel to travel x km and (x + 3) km respectively. If both the
cars covered a distance of 72 km, then:
i. The number of litres of diesel used by car X is: [1]
72
(a) litres
x 3
72
(b) litres
x 3
72
(c) litres
x
12
(d) litres
x

ii. The number of litres of diesel used by car Y is: [1]

72
(a) litres
x 3
72
(b) litres
x 3
72
(c) litres
x
12
(d) litres
x 3

iii. If car X used 4 litres of diesel more than car Y in the journey, then: [1]
72 12
(a) - 4
x 3 x
72 72
(b) - 4
x 3 x
72 72
(c) - 4
x x 3
72 72
(d) - 4
x 3 x 3
iv. The amount of diesel used by the car X is: [1]
(a) 6 litres
(b) 12 litres
(c) 18 litres
(d) 24 litres

Question 25
Joseph has a recurring deposit account in a bank for two years at the rate of 8% per annum
simple interest

i. If at the time of maturity Joseph receives Rs. 2000 as interest then the mostly instalment
is: [1]
(a) Rs. 1200
(b) Rs. 600
(c) Rs. 1000
(d) Rs. 1600

ii. The total amount deposited in the bank: [1]

(a) Rs. 25000
(b) Rs. 24000
(c) Rs. 26000
(d) Rs. 23000

iii. The amount Joseph receives on maturity is: [1]

(a) Rs. 27000
(b) Rs. 25000
(c) Rs. 26000
(d) Rs. 28000

iv. If the monthly instalment is Rs. 100 and the rate of interest is 8%, in how many months
Joseph will receive Rs. 52 as interest? [1]
(a) 18
(b) 30
(c) 12
(d) 6
 Solution

Solution 1
Correct option: (b) 2
If (x + 2) is a factor of the polynomial x3 - kx2 - 5x + 6, then
(-2)3 -k(-2)2 -5(-2) + 6 = 0
k=2

Solution 2
Correct option: (c) {x: x ≥ -2, x ∊ R}
x-3-5
 x  -5 + 3
 x  -2

Solution 3
Correct option: (b) The number of columns of A is equal to the number of rows of
B.

Solution 4
Correct option: (c) 115
a = 70, d = 5
a10 = 70 + (9)5 = 115

Solution 5
Correct option: (c) ₹ 896
SP = ₹800
GST = 12%
Total = 800 + 0.12×800 = ₹896

Solution 6
Correct option: (a) x2 - 5x + 6 =0
Roots are 2 and 3
Then the quadratic equation will be given by
x2 – (sum of roots)x – (product of roots)=0
 x2 - 5x + 6 =0

Solution 7
Correct option: (a) 3
9×x = 5.4×5
x=3
Solution 8
Correct option: (d) ₹1500
Total deposit = 1000×24 = ₹24,000
Maturity amount = ₹25,500
Interest = 25,500 – 24,000 = ₹1,500

Solution 9
Correct option: (b) SAS
In ABC and DEF
AB AC 2
 
DE DF 1
BAC  EDF
Hence, ABC ~ DEF...(SAS test)

Solution 10
5 10
Correct option: (c)  
3 4

AI = A …any matrix multiplied to identity matrix gives the same matrix.

Solution 11
Correct option: (d) -11
By remainder theorem,
(-1)3 - 2(-1)2 + a(-1) + 12 = 20
 a = -11

Solution 12
Correct option: (a) 5
a = 5, d = -3, an = -7
 5 +(n-1)(-3) = -7
n=5

Solution 13
PQ OP OQ
Correct option: (b)  
RT OR OT
PQ || TR
PR transversal, hence
P  R...  alternate angles 
QT transversal, hence
Q  T...  alternate angles 
 PQO ~ RTO...  AA test 
PQ OP OQ
   ...  c.p.c.t.
RT OR OT

Solution 14
cd
Correct option: (d)
cd
If a, b, c, and d are proportional then,
a c
 
b d
by componendo-dividendo
ab cd

ab c d

Solution 15
Correct option: (c) 4, -2, -8, -14
a = 4 and d = -6, hence the AP is 4, (4-6), (4-6-6), (4-6-6-6), which is 4, -2, -8, -
14.

Solution 16
Correct option: (b) 7.317
One of the roots of the quadratic equation x2 – 8x + 5 = 0 is 7.3166.
Correct to 4 significant figures is 7.317.

Solution 17
Correct option: (d) (x+2)(x+3)(x+1)
Checking for (x+1), i.e. x = -1,
P(x) = x3 + 6x2 + 11x + 6
P(-1) = (-1)3 + 6(-1)2 + 11(-1) + 6 = 0
Hence (x+1) is the third factor.

Solution 18
Correct option: (c) 420
a = 2, d = 2
20
S20 
2
2  2  20  1 2  420
Solution 19

Correct option: (b)

2y – 6  y  2  2y
Hence,
2y – 6  y  2
y  8
Also,
y  2  2y
2  y
So,
2  y  8

Solution 20
Correct option: (a) z:x
If x, y, z are in continued proportion then,
y2  xz
y 2
 z2    xz  z2  z  x  z  z : x
x2
 y 2
 x 2
xz  x  x  z 

Solution 21
Correct option: (a) ₹5040
Marked price = ₹5,000
Discount = 10%
SP = 5,000×0.90 = ₹4,500
GST = 12%
Final amount paid = 4,500×1.12 = ₹5,040

Solution 22
 5 23
Correct option: (d)  
 1 17 
5A – BC
35 2 4 1 1
 5     
14 0 3  2 1 
15 25 10 2
   
5 20  6 3
 5 23
 
 1 17 
Solution 23 (i)
Correct option: (b) COD, AOB

DC|| AB
Hence we get,
CDO = ABO …(alternate angles)
DCO = BAO …(alternate angles)
COD ~ AOB …(AA test)

Solution 23 (ii)
CD OC OD
Correct option: (a)  
AB OA OB
COD ~ AOB
CD OC OD
   …(c.p.c.t.)
AB OA OB

Solution 23 (iii)
Correct option: (b) 1:2
CD OC OD 8 1
   
AB OA OB 16 2

Solution 23 (iv)
Correct option: (c) x = 6.5, y = 7
CD OC OD 1
  
AB OA OB 2
x 1 5 1
  
11 y3 2
x 1 1
 
11 2
 x  6.5
Also,
5 1

y3 2
y  7
Solution 24 (i)
72
Correct option: (c) liters
x
Car X
x kms = 1 litre
72
72 kms = liters
x

Solution 24 (ii)
72
Correct option: (b) liters
x3
Car y
x+3 kms = 1 litre
72
72 kms = liters
x3

Solution 24 (iii)
72 72
Correct option: (c)  4
x x3
Car X used 4 litres of diesel more than car Y, hence
72 72
 4
x x3

Solution 24 (iv)
Correct option: (b) 12 litres
72 72
 4
x x3
 72x  216  72x  4x2  12x
 4x2  12x  216  0
 x2  3x  54  0
  x  6   x  9  0
 x  6... km can't be negative 
72
  12 litres
x

Solution 25 (i)
Correct option: (c) ₹1000
r = 8%, I = ₹2000, n = 24
n n  1 r
I P 
2 1200
24 25 8
 2000  P  
2 1200
 P  Rs.1000
Solution 25 (ii)
Correct option: (b) ₹24000
Total amount deposited = 1000×24 = ₹24000

Solution 25 (iii)
Correct option: (c) ₹26000
Maturity amount = Total amount deposited + Interest = ₹26000

Solution 25 (iv)
Correct option: (c) 12
r = 8%, I = ₹52, P = ₹100
n n  1 r
I P 
2 1200
n n  1 8
 52  100  
2 1200
 n  12