SAMPLE

QUESTION PAPER 07
Class-X (2017–18)
Mathematics

Time allowed: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80

General Instructions:
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) The question paper consists of 30 questions divided into four sections A, B, C and D.
(iii) Section A contains 6 questions of 1 mark each. Section B contains 6 questions of 2 marks
each. Section C contains 10 questions of 3 marks each. Section D contains 8 questions of 4
marks each.
(iv) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in four
questions of 3 marks each and three questions of 4 marks each. You have to attempt only one
of the alternatives in all such questions.
(v) Use of calculators is not permitted.

Section A

Q.1 Is x = 2. y = 3 a solution of linear equation ?

Q.2 The nth term of an AP is 7-4n. Find the common difference

Q.3 Find the value of .

Q.4 A ladder is 10 meter long reaches a window 8 meter above the ground. Find the distance
of the foot of the ladder from the base of the wall.

Q.5 What is the relation between the lengths of two tangents from an external point to a
circle?

Q.6 One card is drawn from well shuffled pack of 52 cards. Find the probability that the card
will be ace.

Section B

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Q.7 Find the highest positive integer by which dividing the numbers 396, 436, 542 reminders
5, 11, and 15 respectively.

Q.8 For what value of p, the following system of equation have a unique solution :

Q.9 Find two numbers whose sum is and product is

Q.10 If then evaluate

Q.11 The shadow of tower standing on a plane ground is found to be 40 m longer when the
Sun’s altitude reduces to from . Find the height of the tower.

Q.12 A hemispherical tank full of water id emptied by a pipe at the rate of litre per
second, How much time will take to empty the full tank if it is 3m in diameter.

Section C

Q.13 A pole has to be erected at a point on this boundary of a circular part of diameter 13
meters in such a way that the difference of its distances from two diametrically opposite
fixed gates A and B on the boundary is 7 meters. Is it possible to do so? If yes, at what
distance from the two gates should the pole be erected.

Q.14 Find the sum of number between 1 to 100 divisible by 6.

Q.15 In the given figure, the line segment XY is parallel to side AC of and it divides
the triangle into two parts of equal areas. Find the ratio .

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Q.16 Find the area of triangle formed by joining the mid points of the sides of the triangle
ABC whose vertices are A(0,-1), B(2,1) and C(0,3). Find the ratio of this area and the area of
ABC.

Or

Find the cirumcentre of the triangle whose vertices are (-2, -3), (-1, 0), (7, -6).

Q.17 From a point on a bridge across a river the angles of depression of the banks on
opposite sides of the river are and respectively. If the bridge is at a height of 4m
from the banks, find the width of the river.

Or

If the angle of elevation of a cloud from a point 'h' metres above a lake is α and the angle of
depression of its reflection in the lake is β, prove that the height of the cloud is

Q.18 Two concentric circles are if radii 25 cm. and 7 cm. respectively. Find the length of the
chord of the bigger circle which touches the smaller circle.

Q.19 Draw a line segment AB of length 8 cm. Taking A as centre, draw a circle of radius 4 cm.
and constant the pair of tangents of the circle from point B and measure their lengths.

Or

Draw a circle of radius 8 cm. From a point 12 cm away from its centre, construct the pair of
tangents to the circle and measure their lengths.

Q.20 Find the co- ordinate of the circumcentre of the triangle whose vertices are (8,6), (8,-2)
and (2, -2). Also its circum radius.

Q.21 The distribution below shows the pocket money during a days of 60 employees in an
office. Find the median pocket money of the employees.

Pocket Money (in Rupees) 5-10 10-15 15-20 20-25 25-30 30-35 35-40

Number of Employees 3 6 9 11 14 10 7

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 Or

A survey conducted on 20 households in a locality by a group of students resulted in the

following frequency table for the number of family members in a household. Find the mode.

Family size 1-3 3-5 5-7 7-9 9-11

No. of families 7 8 2 4 1

Q.22 A box contains 30 discs which are number 1 to 30. If one disc is drawn at random from
the box. Find the probability that it hears –
(i) A two digit number
(ii) A perfect square number.

Section D

Q.23 Prove that is an irrational number.

Or

Use Euclid’s division lemma to show that the cube of any positive integer is of the form 9m,
9m + 1 or 9m + 8.

Q.24 Divide by and verify the division algorithm.

Q.25 Coach of a cricket team buys one bat and 2 balls for Rs. 300.Later he buys another 2
bates and 3 balls of the same kind for Rs. 525. Represent this situation algebraically and solve
it by graphical method. Also find out that how much money coach will pay for the purchase
of one bat and one ball.

Or

The sum of two numbers is 16 and the sum of their reciprocals is . Find the numbers.

Q.26 BE and CF are medians of triangle ABC right angled at A. Prove that 4(BE2 + CF2) = 5BC2

Q.27 Prove that

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Q.28 Two circular flower beds lie on two sides AB and CD of a square lawn ABCD of side 56
m. If the centre of each circular flower bed is point of intersection O of the diagonals of
square lawn. Find the sum of the areas of the lawn and flower beds.

Q.29 A tent is the form of a cylinder of diameter 4.2 m and height 4 m, surrounding by a cone
of equal base and height 2.8 m. find the capacity of the tent and the cost of canvas for making
the tent at 100 per sq. m.

Q.30 The median of the following dats is 525. Find the value of x and y if the total frequencry
is 100.

0- 100- 200- 300- 400- 500- 600- 700- 800- 900-

Classes
100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000

Number of
2 5 X 12 17 20 Y 9 7 4
Consumers

Or

The distribution below gives the marks of 100 students of a class.

Marks 0-5 2-10 10-15 15-20 20-25 25-30 30-35 35-40

No. of Students 4 6 10 10 25 22 18 5

Draw a less than type and a more than type ogive from the given data. Hence, obtain the
median marks from the graph.

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 CBSE SAMPLE PAPER 07
CLASS X - Mathematics
Solutions

Sol.1 The given equation is

Putting in given equation, we have

=
=
=
Hence, is a solution of given equation.

Sol.2 Here, an=7-4n

If n=1 then a1=7-4x1=3

If n=2 then a2=7-4x2=-1

Common difference d= a2- a1=-1-3=-4

Sol.3 .(putting the value of trigonometric ratios)

Sol.4 According to the figure ABC is a right angled triangle in which

Now, By the Pythagoras Theorem

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Sol.5 Both tangent lines are equal.
Sol.6 There are 4 aces in a pack

The number of Favorable outcomes=4

The total number of outcomes=52

P (card is ace)

Sol.7 It is given that on dividing 396 by the required number, there is remainder of 5; this
means that 396-5 = 391 is exactly divisible by the required number.

Similarly 436 -11 = 425 is also exactly divisible by the required number and

542 – 15 = 527 is also exactly divisible by required number.

Also the required number is the largest number satisfying the above property.

Therefore it is HCF of 391, 425 and 527.

Let us now find the HCF of 391, 491 and 527

391 = 17 23

425 = 5 5 17

527 = 17 31

HCF (391, 425, 527) = 17

Sol.8 For unique solution

Or

Sol.9 Let one number be x

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Anotthe number will be (27-x ) [ Sum of two number = 27]

Their product

According to the question

So the required two numbers are 13 and 14 Ans.

Sol.10

Sol.11 Let AB be height of the tower and BC m

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 DB m

In ABC, we have

In ABD, we have

Substituting obtained from equation in equation

We get

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Sol.12 radius of hemispherical tank m

Volume of the tank

So, the volume of water to be emptied litres

Litres

Since, litres of water is emptied in 1 second

litres of water will be emptied in second second

Or

minutes

Minutes.

Sol.13

Let P the required location of the pole from the gate B be m, i.e. BP m. Now the
difference of the distance of the pole from the two gates AP-BP (or BP-AP) 7 m.
Therefore, AP = m.

Now, AB 13 m, an since AB is a diameter

(By Pythagoras theorem)

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i.e.

i.e.

i.e.

So, the distance of the pole from gate B satisfies the equation

So, it would be possible to place the pole if this equation has real roots. To see if this is so or
not, let us consider it’s discriminant. This discriminant is

So, the given quadratic equation has two real roots, and it is possible to erect the pole on the
boundary of the park.

Solving the quadratic equation by the quadratic formula, we get

Therefore, or

Since is the distance between the pole and the gate B, it must be positive. Therefore,
will have to be ignored. So .

Thus the pole has to be erected on the boundary of the park at a distance of 5 m from the
gate B and 12 m from the gate A

Sol.14 The numbers between 1 to 100 divisible by 6

96 ,

Or ,

Or

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Or

Or

Or

Or

Sol.15

We have XY AC (Given)

So, BXY A and (Corresponding angles)

Therefore (AA Similarity Criterion)

So, (Theorem 6.6)

Also (Given)

So,

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Therefore, from and

i.e. ,

or

or

or

or

Sol.16

Let the vertices of ABC is A(0,-1), B(2,1) and C(0,3)

D,E,F are mid of AB, BC & CA.

Midpoint formula

Co-ordinate of D

Co-ordinate of E

Co-ordinate of F

Vertices of DEF is D(1,0) , E(1,2) , F(0,1)

Here

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 Area of DEF

In ABC

Ratio

Or

Let the centre of the circumcircle be O(x, y). The points are A(-2, -3), B(-1, 0) and C(7, -6).

OA = OB = Radius

Also, OB = OC = Radius

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adding (i) and (ii), we get
5x = 15
=> x = 3
put value of x in (i) we get,
=> 3y = -9
=> y = -3
So the circumcenter is (3,-3)

Sol.17

In fig. A and B represent points on the bank on opposite sides of the river, so that AB is the
width of the river. P is a point on the bridge at a height of 4m , i.e. DP = 4m. we are interested
to determine the width of the river, which is the length of the side AB of the APB.

Now, AB = AD + DB

In right APD,

So,

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Also in right

So,

DB = 4m

AB = AD + DB

m
Therefore, the width of the river is m

Or

Let AN be the surface of the lake and O be the point of observation such that OA = h meters

Let P be the position of the cloud and P' be its reflection in the lake.
Then PN = P'N
Let

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From (i) and (ii), we get

Sol.18

Let O be the centre of the concentric circles of radii 25 cm. and 7 cm. respectively. Let AB be
a chord of the larger circle touching the smaller circle at P. Then

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AP = PB and OP AB

Applying Pythagoras theorem in OPA, We have

cm.

cm.

Sol.19

Steps of Construction:

(1) Draw a line segment AB = 8 cm.

(2) Taking A as centre draw a circle of radius = 4cm.

(3) Draw a perpendicular bisect of AB and let it intersect AB in P.

(4) With P as centre and PA or PB as radius, draw another circle intersecting the given circle
in Q & R.

(5) Join BQ and BR.

Thus BQ and BR are the required tangents from point P to the circle. Lengths BQ =BR = 6.9

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cm.

Sol.20

Let A (8,6) , B (8, 2) and C ( 2, 2) be the vertices of given the triangle and Let P( ) be the
circumference of the triangle

Then PA = PB = PC

Taking

Again, taking

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=> x = 5

Coordinates of P are (5, 2)

Radius PA

Sol.21

Pocket Money Number of Cumulative

(In Rupees) Employees (f) Frequency

5-10 3 3

10-15 6 9

15-20 9 18

20-25 11 29

25-30 14 43

30-35 10 53

35-40 7 60

This lies in class 25-30

Median group in 25-30

Now using formula

where

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Rs.

Or

Since the maximum frequency = 8 and it corresponds to the class 3-5

Modal class = 3-5

Here,

We know that mode Mo is given by

Sol.22 There are 30 discs in the box out of which one disc can be drawn in 30 ways.

Total number of elementary events 30

(i) From number 1 to 30, there are 21 two digit numbers, namely 10,11,12….30 out of these 21
two digit numbered disc can be chosen in 21 ways.

Favourable number of elementary events 21

Hence P (getting a to digit numbered disc)

(ii) Those numbers from 1 to 30 which are perfect square 1,4,9,16,25 i.e. squares of 1, 2,3,4,5

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respectively. Therefore, there are 5 disc marked with the number which are perfect squares.

Favourable number of elementary events 5

Hence, P (Getting a disc marked with a number which is perfect square)

Sol.23 Proof : Let us assume, to the contrary that is rational.

So, we can find integers r and such that

Suppose r and s have a common factor other than 1. Then we divide by the common factor to
get , where a and b are coprime.

So, we can write for some integer c.

Substituting for a we get , that is, .

This mean that 2 divides and so 2 divides b (again using theorem 1.3 with p =2 ).

Therefore, a and b have at least 2 as a common factor.

But this contradict the fact that a and b have no common factor other than 1.

This contradiction has arisen because of our incorrect assumption that is rational.

So, we conclude that is irrational.

Or

According to Euclid’s division lemma,

Given positive integers a and b, there exist unique integers q and r satisfying
a = bq + r, 0 ≤ r < b.
Let a be any positive integer and b = 3.
Then, let a = 3q + r, where q > 0 and 0< r < 3
a = 3q or a = 3q + 1 or a = 3q +2
We have three cases :

i) when a = 3q, then, a3 = (3q)3 = 9(3q3) = 9k [where k = 3q3 is an integer]

ii) when a = 3q + 1,

then, a3 = (3q + 1)3 = 9(3q3) + 9(3q2) + 9q + 1

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= 9(3q3 +3q2 +3q) + 1 = 9k1 + 1 [where k1 = 3q3 + 3q2 + 3q is an integer]

iii) When a = 3q + 2

then, a3 = (3q + 2)3 = 9(3q3) + 9(6q2) + 9(4q) + 8 = 9(3q3 + 6q2 + 4q) + 8 = 9k2 + 8

[where k2 = 3q3 + 6q2 + 4q is an integer]

Therefore, the cube of any positive integer is of the form 9m, 9m + 1 or 9m + 8.

Sol.24 Dividend

and Divisor

So quotient

Remainder

Now Divisor quotient + remainder

Dividend

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In this way, the division algorithm is verified.

Sol.25 Let the cost of one bat Rs.

And cost of one ball Rs.

Algebraically form

Solution by graphical method:

Table

x 200 100 0

y 50 100 150

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 x 225 100 75

y 25 75 125

Plot the points and draw the lines passing through them to represent the equations as shown
in figure.

The two lines intersect at point ( 150, 75)

So is the required solution of the pair of linear equation

Cost of one bat = Rs. 150 & Cost of one ball = Rs. 75

Cost of one bat & one ball 150+75 = Rs. 225

Or

Let the required numbers be x and y.

Then, x + y = 16

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And,

xy = 48

We can write

x – y =

∴x + y = 16…(i)

x – y = 8…(ii)

Or, x + y = 16…(iii)

x – y = –8…(iv)

On solving (i) and (ii), we get x = 12 and y = 4

On solving (iii) and (iv), we get x = 4 and y = 12

Thus, the required numbers are 12 and 4.

Sol.26

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BE and CF are medians of the ABC in which

From ABC,

(Pythagoras Theorem )

From ABE,

or (E is midpoint of AC )

or

or

From FAC,

or ( F is the mid-point of AB)

or

or

Adding and we have

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i.e. [from (i)]

Sol.27 L.H.S.

R.H.S.

Sol.28

OE AB

BE AB

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 m

Area of segment

Area of two segment

Area of square lawn

Sum of the areas of the lawn and the flower beds

Ans.

Sol.29 Radius of cylinder m.

Height of cone m

and height of cylinder m

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Capacity of the tent = Vol. of cone + Vol. of cylinder

Curved surface area of tent = Curved surface area of cone + Curved surface area of cylinder

Cost of canvas per Rs. 100

Cost of canvas 75.9 Ans.

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Sol.30

Class - interval Frequency (f) c.f.

0 100 2 2

100 200 5 7

200-300 x 7 + x

300 - 400 12 19 + x

400 - 500 17 36 + x

500 - 600 20 56 + x

600 - 700 y 56 + x+ y

700 - 800 9 65 + x +y

800- 900 7 72 + x + y

900 - 1000 4 76 + x + y

Given n = 100

or

Median is 525 which lies interval 500-600

Median

525 = 500

Or

Or

Or

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From equation

Or

Marks Cf Marks Cf

Less than 5 4 More than 0 100

Less than10 10 More than 5 96

Less than15 20 More than 10 90

Less than 20 30 More than 15 80

Less than 25 55 More than 20 70

Less than 30 77 More than 25 45

Less than 35 95 More than 30 23

Less than 40 100 More than 35 5

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