Sample Question Paper - 4

Class – X Session -2021-22

TERM 1
Subject- Mathematics (Standard) 041

Time Allowed: 1 hour and 30 minutes Maximum Marks: 40

General Instructions:

1. The question paper contains three parts A, B and C.

2. Section A consists of 20 questions of 1 mark each. Attempt any 16 questions.

3. Section B consists of 20 questions of 1 mark each. Attempt any 16 questions.

4. Section C consists of 10 questions based on two Case Studies. Attempt any 8 questions.
5. There is no negative marking.

Section A
Attempt any 16 questions
1. The largest number which divides 70 and 125, leaving remainders 5 and 8, respectively, is [1]

a) 875 b) 65

c) 13 d) 1750
2. If the system of equations [1]
3x + y = 1 and
(2k - 1) x + (k - 1) y = 2k + 1
is inconsistent, then k =

a) -1 b) 1

c) 2 d) 0
3. In △ABC, it is given that AB = 9 cm, BC = 6 cm and CA = 7.5 cm. Also, △DEF is given such that [1]
EF = 8 cm and △DEF ~ △ABC. Then, perimeter of △DEF is

a) 30 cm b) 22.5 cm

c) 27 cm d) 25 cm
4. If 29x + 37y = 103 and 37x + 29y = 95 then [1]

a) x = 3, y = 2 b) x = 2, y = 1

c) x = 2, y = 3 d) x = 1, y = 2
5. If 8 tan x = 15, then sin x - cos x is equal to [1]
17 8
a) 7
b) 17

7 1
c) 17
d) 17

6. The least positive integer divisible by 20 and 24 is [1]

a) 480 b) 240
c) 360 d) 120

7. If -2 and 3 are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial x2 + (a + 1)x + b then [1]

a) a = 2, b = 6 b) a = 2, b = -6

c) a = -2, b = -6 d) a = -2, b = 6
8. In Fig, the area of the shaded region is [1]

a) 9π cm2 b) 6π cm2

c) 7π cm2 d) 3π cm2
1 –
9. A quadratic polynomial whose product and sum of zeroes are 3
and √2 respectively is [1]

a) 3x2 - x + 3√–
2x b) 3x2 - 3√–
2x + 1

c) 3x2 + x - 3√–
2x d) 3x2 + 3√–
2x + 1

10. In a △ ABC it is given that AB = 6 cm, AC = 8 cm and AD is the bisector of ∠A. Then, BD : DC = ? [1]

a) 3 : 4 b) 9 :16
–
c) √3 : 2 d) 4 : 3
11. A card is selected at random from a well shuffled deck of 52 playing cards. The probability of [1]
its being a face card is
3 3
a) 26
b) 13

1 4
c) 26
d) 13

12. 7 × 11 × 13 + 13 is a/an: [1]

a) odd number but not composite b) square number

c) prime number d) composite number

13. The circumference of a circle is 100 cm. The side of a square inscribed in the circle is [1]
50 –
a) π
b) 50 √2

100
c) d) 50√2

π√2 π

14. If the sum of the areas of two circles with radii r1 and r2 is equal to the area of a circle of [1]
radius r, then r21 2
+ r
2
a) r2 b) <r2

c) None of these d) >r2

15. In the given figure if BP ||CF , DP ||EF , then AD : DE is equal to [1]

a) 1 : 3 b) 1 : 4

c) 3 : 4 d) 2 : 3

16. If cot A +
1
= 2 then cot2A +
1
= [1]
2
cot A cot A

a) 1 b) -1

c) 2 d) 0
17. The sum of the numerator and denominator of a fraction is 18. If the denominator is increased [1]
by 2, the fraction reduces to . The fraction is
1

a) −7
b) 5

11 13

−5
c) d)
7

13 11

18. A bag contains 3 red, 5 black and 7 white balls. A ball is drawn from the bag at random. The [1]
probability that the ball drawn is not black, is:

a) b)
5 2

10 3

c) 1
d) 9

3 15

19. The HCF of two consecutive numbers is [1]

a) 2 b) 0

c) 3 d) 1
20. In fig, the shaded area is (radius = 10cm) [1]

a) 25 (π − 2) cm2 b) 5 (π −2) cm2

c) 25 (π +2) cm2 d) 50 (π −2) cm2

Section B
Attempt any 16 questions
21. The graphs of the equations 2x + 3y - 2 = 0 and x - 2y - 8 = 0 are two lines which are [1]

a) perpendicular to each other b) parallel

c) intersecting exactly at one point d) coincident

22. In the given figure, ABCD is a trapezium whose diagonals AC and BD intersect at O such that [1]
OA = (3x - 1) cm, OB = (2x +1) cm, OC = (5x - 3) cm and OD = (6x - 5) cm. Then, x = ?

a) 4 b) 2

c) 3.5 d) 3
23. If a = 2
3
× 3, b = 2 × 3 × 5, c = 3
n
× 5 and LCM (a, b, c) = 3
2
2
× 3 × 5 , then n = [1]

a) 1 b) 4

c) 3 d) 2

24. If a cot θ + b cosec θ = p and b cot θ + a cosec θ = q, then p2 - q2 = [1]

a) a2 + b2 b) a2 - b2

c) b2 - a2 d) b - a

25. In a △ABC, ∠C = 3∠B = 2(∠A + ∠B), then ∠B = ? [1]

a) 60° b) 40°

c) 80o d) 20°

26. The lengths of the diagonals of a rhombus are 16 cm and 12 cm. Then, the length of the side of [1]
the rhombus is

a) 9 cm b) 10 cm

c) 8 cm d) 20 cm
27. △ ABC ∼ △ DEF such that ar (△ABC) = 36 cm² and ar (△DEF) = 49 cm². Then, the ratio of their [1]
corresponding sides is
– –
a) 7 : 6 b) √6 : √7

c) 36 : 49 d) 6 : 7
28. The coordinates of the mid-point of the line segment joining the points (-2, 3) and (4, -5) are [1]

a) (0, 0) b) (-1, 1)

c) (1, -1) d) (-2, 4)

29. If sec θ + tan θ = x, then sec θ = [1]
2 2

a) x +1
b) x −1

x 2x

2 2

c) x −1
d) x +1

x 2x
30. Half the perimeter of a rectangular garden, whose length is 4m more than its width is 36m. [1]
The area of the garden is

a) 320 m2 b) 300 m2

c) 400 m2 d) 360 m2
– –
31. The number (√3 + √5)2 is [1]

a) an irrational number b) an integer

c) a rational number d) not a real number

37
32. The decimal expansion of the rational number 2
will terminate after [1]
2 ×5

a) two decimal places b) one decimal place

c) four decimal places d) three decimal places

33. =? [1]
2 ∘ 2 ∘ 2 ∘ 1 2 ∘ 2 ∘
cos 30 cos 45 + 4 sec 60 + cos 90 − 2 tan 60
2

a) 75
b) 73

8 8

c) 83
d) 81

8 8

34. If the perimeter of a circle is equal to that of a square, then the ratio of their areas is [1]

a) 22 : 7 b) 14 : 11

c) 11 : 14 d) 7 : 22
35. Two dice are thrown simultaneously. The probability of getting a doublet is [1]

a) 1
b) 1

6 3

c) d)
2 1

3 4

36. The sum of the digits of a two digit number is 9. Nine times this number is twice the number [1]
obtained by reversing the digits, then the number is

a) 72 b) 27

c) 18 d) 81

37. If a = (22 × 33 × 54) and b = (23 × 32 × 5) then HCF (a, b) = ? [1]

a) 360 b) 90

c) 180 d) 540
38. If 2 cos 3θ = 1 then θ= ? [1]

a) 30° b) 10°

c) 15° d) 20°
39. A letter is chosen at random from the word ASSASSINATION. The probability that it is a vowel [1]
is

a) b)
6 7

13 13

c) 6
d) 3

31 13

40. Point P ( is the mid-point of the line segment joining the points A(- 5, 2) and B(4, 6). The [1]
a
, 4)
8
value of a is:

a) -4 b) 4

c) -8 d) -2
Section C
Attempt any 8 questions
Question No. 41 to 45 are based on the given text. Read the text carefully and answer the
questions:
Ankit's father gave him some money to buy avocado from the market at the rate of p(x) = x2 - 24x + 128.
Let α, β are the zeroes of p(x).

41. Find the value of α and β , where α < β . [1]

a) 8, 16 b) 4, 9

c) 8, 15 d) -8, -16
42. Find the value of α + β + αβ. [1]

a) 158 b) 152

c) 151 d) 155
43. The value of p(2) is [1]

a) 81 b) 83

c) 80 d) 84

44. If α and β are zeroes of x2 + x - 2, then

1
+
1
= [1]
α β

1 1
a) 3
b) 2

1 1
c) 5
d) 4

45. If sum of zeroes of q(x) = kx2 + 2x + 3k is equal to their product, then k = [1]
−2 1
a) b) 3
3

−1 2
c) d) 3
3

Question No. 46 to 50 are based on the given text. Read the text carefully and answer the
questions:
Students of residential society undertake to work for the campaign Say no to Plastics. Group A took the
region under the coordinates (3, 3), (6, y), (x, 7) and (5, 6) and group B took the region under the
coordinates (1, 3), (2, 6), (5, 7) and (4, 4).

46. If region covered by group A forms a parallelogram, where the coordinates are taken in the [1]
given order, then

a) x = 8, y = 4 b) x = 2, y = 4

c) x = 4, y = 8 d) x - 4, y = 2
47. Perimeter of the region covered by group A is [1]
−− −−
a) (√10 + √13) units b) none of these
−− −−
c) √13 units d) √10 units
48. If the coordinates of region covered by group B, taken in the same order forms a quadrilateral, [1]
then the length of each of its diagonals is
– – – –
a) 3 √2 units, 2√2 units b) 4 √2 units, 2√2 units
– –
c) 3 √2 units, 2√2 units d) none of these
49. If region covered by group B forms a rhombus, where the coordinates are taken in given [1]
order, then the perimeter of this region is
−− −−
a) 2 √10 units b) √10 units
−− −−
c) 4 √10 units d) 3 √10

50. The coordinates of the point which divides the join of points P(x1, y1) and Q(x2, y2) internally [1]

in the ratio m : n is

a) b)
m x2 +nx1 m y2 +ny1 m x2 +ny2 m x1 +ny1
( , ) ( , )
m+n m+n m+n m+n

c) none of these d) (
m x1 +ny1
,
m x2 +ny2
)
m+n m+n
Solution

Section A
1. (c) 13
Explanation: Since, it is given that 5 and 8 are the remainders of 70 and 125 respectively. On subtracting
these remainders from the numbers we get 65 = (70-5) and 117 = (125-8), which is divisible by the required
number.
Now, required number = HCF (65,117) [for the largest number]
According to Euclid’s division algorithm,
b = a × q + r, 0 ≤ r < a [∴ dividend = divisor × quotient + remainder]
⇒ 117 = 65 × 1 + 52

⇒ 65 = 52 × 1 + 13

⇒ 52 = 13 × 4 + 0

⇒ HCF = 13

Hence, 13 is the largest number which divides 70 and 125, leaving remainders 5 and 8
2. (c) 2
Explanation: The given system of equations is inconsistent,
3x + y = 1
(2k - 1)x + (k - 1)y = 2k + 1
If the system of equations is inconsistent, we have
3 1 1
= =
2k−1 k−1 2k+1

Take,
3 1
=
2k−1 k−1

⇒ 3k − 3 = 2k − 1

⇒ k = 2

3. (a) 30 cm
Explanation: △DEF ∼ △ ABC
DE EF DF DE+EF+DF
∴ = = =
AB BC AC AB+BC+AC
DE 8 DF
⇒ = =
9 6 7.5
DE 8 8×9
= ⇒ DE = = 12cm
9 6 6
DF 8 7.5×8
= ⇒ DF = = 10cm
7.5 6 6

Perimeter of △DEF = DE + EF + DF
= 12 + 8 + 10 = 30 cm
4. (d) x = 1, y = 2
Explanation: 29x + 37y=103 .......(i)
37x+29y=95 .........(ii)
Adding (i) and (ii), we get 66 (x + y) = 198 ⇒ x + y = 3.
Subtracting (ii) from (i), we get 8 (y - x) = 8 ⇒ y - x = 1.
Solve above equations we get
x = 1, y = 2
7
5. (c)
17

15 Perpendicular
Explanation: 8 tan x = 15 ⇒ tan x = 8
=
Base

By Pythagoras Theorem,
(Hyp.)2 = (Base}2 + (Perp.)2
= (8)2 + (15)2
= 64 + 225 = 289 = (17)2
∴ Hyp. = 17 units
Perpendicular 15
∴ sin x = =
Hypotenuse 17

Base 8
cos x = Hypotenuse
=
17

15 8 15−8
sin x - cos x = − =
17 17 17
7
=
17

6. (d) 120
Explanation: Least positive integer divisible by 20 and 24 is
LCM of (20, 24).
20 = 22 × 5
24 = 23 × 3
∴ LCM (20, 24) = 23 × 3 × 5 = 120
Thus 120 is divisible by 20 and 24.
7. (c) a = -2, b = -6
Explanation: α + β = 3 + (−2) = 1 and αβ = 3 × (−2) = −6

∴ -(a + 1) = 1

⇒ a + 1 = -1 ⇒ a = -2

Also, b = -6

8. (d) 3π cm2
Explanation: In the figure,
∘ ∘
∠C = ∠B = 90 and ∠D = 60
∘
∴ ∠A + ∠B + ∠C + ∠D = 360
∘ ∘ ∘ ∘
∠A + 90 + 90 + 60 = 360
∘
∴ ∠A = 120
θ
Area of shaded region = × πr
2

360
120 2
= × π× 3
360
1
= × π× 9
3

= 3π

Therefore, area of the shaded region is 3π cm2 .

–
9. (b) 3x2 - 3√2x + 1
√2 −(−√2) −(−3 √2)
Explanation: Given: α + β = = =
1 1 3
c 1 –
And αβ =
a
=
3
On comparing, we get, a = 3, b = −3√2, c = 1
Putting these values in the general form of a quadratic polynomial ax2 + bx + c,
–
we have 3x2 - 3√2 + 1
10. (a) 3 : 4
BD AB 6 3
Explanation: = = = [by angle-bisector theorem]
DC AC 8 4

3
11. (b)
13

Explanation: Face Cards are = 4 kings + 4 queens + 4 jacks = 12

Number of possible outcomes = 12
Number of Total outcomes = 52
12 3
∴ Required Probability = 52
=
13

12. (d) composite number

Explanation: We have 7 × 11 × 13 + 13 = 13 (77 + 1) = 13 × 78. Since the given number has 2 more factors
other than 1 and itself, therefore it is a composite number.
100
13. (c)
π√2

Explanation:
We have given the circumference of the circle that is 100 cm.
If d is the diameter of the circle, then its circumference will be πd.
∴ πd = 100
100
∴ d =
π

We obtained diameter of the circle which is also the diagonal of the square ABCD.
Now, side of a square is;
–
Diagonal = √2× side
100
Diagonal
Therefore, side =
π
=
√2 √2

100
Therefore, side of the inscribed square is cm .
π√2

14. (a) r2
Explanation: We have given area of the circle of radius r1 + area of the circle of radius r2 = area of the
circle of radius r.
Therefore, we have,
2 2 2
πr + πr = πr
1 2

Cancelling π, we get
2 2 2
r + r = r
1 2

Therefore, r1 2
+ r
2
2
= r
2
.
15. (a) 1 : 3
Explanation: Since BP∥CF,
AP AB
Then, PF
=
BC
[Using Thales Theorem]
AP 2 1
⇒ = =
PF 6 3

Again, since DP∥ EF,

Then, AP
=
AD
[Using Thales Theorem]
PF DE
AD 1
⇒ =
DE 3

⇒ AD : DE = 1 : 3
16. (c) 2
1
Explanation: Given: cot A + =2
cot A

Squaring both sides, we get

cot2A +
1 1
⇒ 2
+ 2 × cot A × =4
cot A cotA

⇒ cot2A + 1
2
=2
cot A

5
17. (b)
13
x
Explanation: Let the fraction be y
.
According to question
x + y = 18 ... (i)
x 1
And =
y+2 3

⇒ 3x = y + 2
⇒ 3x - y = 2 ... (ii)

On solving eq. (i) and eq. (ii), we get

x = 5, y = 13
5
Therefore, the fraction is 13
18. (b) 2

Explanation: Total no of balls = 3 + 5 + 7

= 15
Favourable cases (not black) = 10 [3 red + 7 white]
f avourable outcomes
Probability =
total outcomes
10 2
So, here P(not black) = 15
= 3
2
Therefore the probability that the ball is drawn is not black is 3

19. (d) 1
Explanation: The HCF of two consecutive numbers is always 1. ( e.g. HCF of 24, 25 is 1).

20. (a) 25 (π − 2) cm2

Explanation: Area of the shaded region is-
πθ θ θ 2
= [ − sin cos ] (r)
360 2 2

π 1 2
= ( − ) (10)
4 2
2
= 25(π − 2)cm

Section B
21. (c) intersecting exactly at one point
Explanation: We have,
2x + 3y – 2 = 0
And, x – 2y – 8 = 0
Here, a1 = 2, b1 = 3 and c1 = – 2
And, a2 = 1, b2 = – 2 and c2 = – 8
a1 2 b1 3 c1 −2 1
∴
a2
=
1
, =
−2
and c2
=
−8
=
b2 4
a1 b1
Clearly, ≠
a2 b2

Hence, the given system has a unique solution and the lines intersect exactly at one point.
22. (b) 2
Explanation: In the given figure,
ABCD is a trapezium and its diagonals AC
and BD intersect at O.
and OA = (3x – 1) cm OB = (2x + 1) cm, OC and OD = (6x – 5) cm
AO BO
Now, =
OC OD

(Diagonals of a trapezium divides each other proportionally)

3x−1 2x+1
⇒ =
5x−3 6x−5

⇒ (3x − 1)(6x − 5) = (2x + 1)(5x − 3)

2 2
⇒ 18x − 10x − 21x + 6x − 5x + 5 + 3 = 0
2
⇒ 8x − 20x + 8 = 0
2
⇒ 2x − 5x + 2 = 0
2
⇒ 2x − x − 4x + 2 = 0

⇒ x(2x − 1) − 2(2x − 1) = 0

⇒ (2x − 1)(x − 2) = 0
1
Either 2x - 1 = 0, then x = 2
but it does not satisfy
or x - 2 = 0, then x = 2
∴ x = 2

23. (d) 2
Explanation: LCM (a, b, c) = 23 × 3
2
× 5 .... (I)
we have to find the value of n
Also we have
3
a = 2 × 3

b = 2× 3× 5
n
c = 3 × 5

We know that the while evaluating LCM, we take greater exponent of the prime numbers in the
factorisation of the number.
Therefore, by applying this rule and taking n ≥ 1 we get the LCM as
LCM (a, b, c) = 23 × 3n × 5 ..... (II)
On comparing (I) and (II) sides, we get:
3 2 3 n
2 × 3 × 5 = 2 × 3 × 5

n=2

24. (c) b2 - a2
Explanation: Given,
a cot θ + b cosec θ = p
b cot θ + a cosec θ = q
Squaring and subtracting above equations, we get
p2 - q2 = (a cot θ + b cosec θ )2 - (b cot θ + a cosec θ )2
= a2 cot2 θ + b2 cosec2 θ + 2ab cot θ cosec θ - (b2 cot2 θ + a2 cosec2 θ + 2ab cot θ cosec θ )
= a2 cot2 θ + b2 cosec2 θ + 2ab cot θ cosec θ - b2 cot2 θ - a2 cosec2 θ - 2ab cot θ cosec θ
= a2 (cot2 θ - cosec2 θ ) + b2 (cosec2 θ - cot2 θ )
= -a2 (cosec2 θ - cot2 θ ) + b2 (cosec2 θ - cot2 θ )
= -a2 × 1 + b2 × 1
= b2 - a2
25. (b) 40°
Explanation: Let C = 3B = 2(A + B) = x°.
x x o
Then, C = x°, B = ( ∘
) and (A + B) = ( )
3 2
x
(A + B) + C = 180° ⇒ 2
+ x = 180 ⇒ 3x = 360 ⇒ x = 120.
∘
120 ∘
∴ ∠B = ( ) = 40
3

26. (b) 10 cm
Explanation: One diagonal is 16 and another 12 then half of both length is 8 and 6.diagonal of rhombus
bisect at 90o
Hence, by pythagoras theorem we have
82 + 62 = h2
64 + 36 = 100
Side = 10.
27. (d) 6 : 7
Explanation: △ABC ∼ △DEF
ar (△ABC) = 36 cm² and ar (△DEF) = 49 cm²
i.e. areas ABC and DEF 36 49
−− −−
Ratio in their corresponding sides = √36 : √49 = 6 : 7
28. (c) (1, -1)
Explanation: Let the coordinates of midpoint C(x, y) of the line segment joining the points A(-2, 3) and B(4,
-5)
x1 +x2 −2+4 2
∴ x= = = =1
2 2 2
y +y 3−5 −2
And y = = = -1
1 2
=
2 2 2

Therefore, the coordinates of mid-point C are (1, -1)

2
x +1
29. (d) 2x

Explanation: Given, sec θ + tan θ = x

We know that, sec 2

θ − tan
2
θ = 1

⇒ (sec θ + tan θ)(sec θ − tan θ) = 1

⇒ x(sec θ − tan θ) = 1
1
sec θ − tan θ =
x

Now sec θ + tan θ = x

Adding we get,
2
1 1+x
2 sec θ = + x =
x x
2
1+x
sec θ =
2x

30. (a) 320 m2

Explanation: Let the width be x
then length be x + 4
According to the question,
l + b = 36
x + (x + 4) = 36
2x + 4 = 36
2x = 36-4
2x = 32
x = 16.
Hence, The length of the garden will be 20 m and width will be 16 m.
Area = length × breath = 20 × 16 = 320 m2
31. (a) an irrational number
– – 2 – 2 – 2 – –
Explanation: (√3 + √5) = (√3) + (√5) + 2 × √3 × √5
−−
= 3 + 5 + 2√15
−−
= 8 + 2√15
−− – –
Here, √15 = √3 × √5
– – – – 2
Since √3 and √5 both are an irrational number. Therefore, (√3 + √5) is an irrational number.
32. (a) two decimal places
37 37×5 185
Explanation: 2
= 2 2
= = 1.85
2 ×5 2 ×5 100

So, the decimal expansion of the rational number will terminate after two decimal places.
83
33. (c) 8
∘ ∘ ∘ 1 ∘ ∘
Explanation: cos2 30 cos
2
45 + 4 sec
2
60 +
2
cos
2
90 − 2 tan
2
60
2 2
√3 1 2 1 2
– 2
= ( ) ⋅( ) + (4 × 2 ) + ( × 0 ) − 2 × (√3)
2 √2 2

3 1 3 83
= ( × ) + 16 + 0 − 6 = + 10 =
4 2 8 8

34. (b) 14 : 11
Explanation: Let the radius of the circle be r and side of the square be a. Then, according to question,
2πr πr
2πr = 4a⇒a = =
4 2

Now, ratio of their areas,

2
πr

2
πr
( )
2

2
πr ×4
= 2 2
π r
14
= 11
2 2
⇒πr : a = 14 : 11

1
35. (a) 6

Explanation: Doublet means getting same number on both dice simultaneously

Doublets = (1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3), (4, 4), (5, 5), (6, 6)
Number of possible outcomes = 6
Total number of ways to throw a dice = 36
6 1
Probability of getting a doublet = =
36 6

36. (c) 18
Explanation: Let unit digit = x , Tens digit = y , therefore original no will be 10y + x
Sum of digits are 9 So that x + y = 9 ... (i)
nine times this number is twice the number obtained by reversing the order of the digits 9(10y + x) = 2(10x
+ y)
90y + 9x = 20 x + 2y
88y - 11x = 0
Divide by 11 we get 8y - x = 0 ... (ii)
Adding equations (i) and (ii), we get
9y = 9
9
y= 9
=1
Putting this value in equation 1 we get
x+y=9
x+1=9
x=8
Therefore the number is 10(1) + 8 = 18
37. (c) 180
Explanation: It is given that: a = (22 × 33 × 54) and b = (23 × 32 × 5)
∴ HCF (a, b) = Product of smallest power of each common prime factor in the numbers = 22 × 32 × 5 = 180
38. (d) 20°
1 ∘ ∘ ∘
Explanation: 2 cos 3θ = 1 ⇒ cos 3θ =
2
= cos 60 ⇒ 3θ = 60 ⇒ θ = 20

6
39. (a) 13

Explanation: Vowels present in the given word are A, A, I, A, I, O = 6

Number of possible outcomes = {A, A, I, A, I, O} = 6
Number of total outcomes = 13
6
Required Probability =
13

40. (a) -4
a
Explanation: We have given that the mid point of A(-5, 2), B(4, 6) is p = ( 8 , 4)
−1
the mid point of A(-5, 2), B(4, 6) = ( 2
, 4)
a −1
so 8
= 2

2a = -8
−8
a= 2

a = -4
Section C
41. (a) 8, 16
Explanation: Given, α and β are the zeroes of p(x) = x2 - 24x + 128
Putting p(x) = 0, we get
x2 - 8x - 16x + 128 = 0
⇒ x(x - 8) - 16(x - 8) = 0

⇒ (x - 8)(x - 16) = 0 ⇒ x = 8 or x = 16

∴ α = 8, β = 16

42. (b) 152

Explanation: α + β + αβ = 8 + 16 + (8)(16) = 24 + 128 = 152
43. (d) 84
Explanation: p(2) = 22 - 24(2) + 128 = 4 - 48 + 128 = 84
1
44. (b)
2

Explanation: Since α and β are zeroes of x2 + x - 2

∴ α + β = -1 and αβ = -2
1 1 β+α −1 1
Now, α
+ = =
−2
=
2
β αβ
−2
45. (a)
3
−2
Explanation: Sum of zeroes =
k
3k
Product of zeroes = =3
k
−2
According to question, we have k
=3
−2
⇒ k= 3

46. (a) x = 8, y = 4
Explanation: Since the diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.

∴ By mid-point formula, we have

x+3 3+7 5+6 6+y
(
2
,
2
) =( 2
,
2
)

⇒ x + 3 = 11 and y + 6 = 10 ⇒ x = 8 and y = 4
47. (b) none of these
Explanation: Distance between (3, 3) and (6, 4)
−−−−−−−−−−−−−− − −−−− −−
= √(6 − 3)2 + (4 − 3)2 = √9 + 1 = √10 units
And distance between (6, 4) and (8, 7)
−−−−−−−−−−−−−− − −−−−
−−
= √(8 − 6)2 + (7 − 4)
2
= √4 + 9= √13 units
−− −−
Now, required perimeter = 2(√10 + √13 ) units
– –
48. (a) units,
3√2 units 2√2

Explanation: Let A(1, 3), B(2, 6), C(5, 7) and D(4,4) be the given points. Then length of diagonal
−−−−−−−−−−−−−− − −−−−−−
AC = √(5 − 1)2 + (7 − 3)2 = √16 + 16
−− –
= √32 = 4√2 units
−−−−−−−−−−−−−− − −−−−
and BD = √(4 − 2)2 + (4 − 6)2 = √4 + 4
– –
= √8 = 2√2 units
−−
49. (c) units
4√10

Explanation: Length of one of the sides

−−−−−−−−−−−−−− − −−−− −−
= √(2 − 1)2 + (6 − 3)
2
= √1 + 9 = √10 units
−−
∴ Perimeter =
4√10 units
mx2 +nx1 my +ny
50. (a) (
2 1
, )
m+n m+n

mx2 +nx1 my +ny

Explanation: (
2 1
, )
m+n m+n