MIDTERM EXAMINATION, SAMPLE PAPER 2024

ANSWER KEY
SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS

Name: _________________________
Grade: 7 Sec: _____ Maximum Marks: 70
Date: ____ Time: 3 Hours

This question paper contains 8 printed pages

General Instructions :

1. This question paper comprises of 5 sections.

2. All sections are compulsory to attempt.
3. Marks are indicated against each question.

Sectionpaper
This question – A contains 3 printed pages (1×10=10 marks)
1. Evaluate 2.001 ÷ 0.003

Ans :
𝟐.𝟎𝟎𝟏 𝟐.𝟎𝟎𝟏 ×𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟏
= = = 667
𝟎.𝟎𝟎𝟑 𝟎.𝟎𝟎𝟑 ×𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝟑

2. Find the numerical coefficient of the term with n in the expression

-2m2n2 – 4 np + n2p2

Ans: -4

3. Find an expression for “Sum of numbers a, b and twice c subtracted

from their product.

Ans: 2abc – (a + b + 2c)

4. 4
Find the product of 3 and 3
7
𝟒
Ans: 3 × 3
𝟕
𝟐𝟓
=3×
𝟕
𝟕𝟓 𝟓
= = 10
𝟕 𝟕
5. Find the altitude of the triangle ABC of base 20 cm and area150cm2.

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Ans:
𝟏
Area = ×b×h
𝟐
b = 20
𝟐×𝑨
h=
𝐛
𝟐 × 𝟏𝟓𝟎
h=
𝟐𝟎
h = 15
Thus altitude of the triangle is 15 cm.
6. 3 2
Find the value of of of a century.
4 5
Ans :
𝟑 𝟐
× × 100
𝟒 𝟓
= 30

7. Write two integers which are smaller than –3, but their difference is
greater than –3.

Ans: -4, -5 are two integers smaller than -3

(-4)- (-5)
= -4 + 5
=1 which is greater than -3
Or any other suitable answer
8. Find the perimeter of a regular hexagon if each side is 3.5cm long.

Ans:
Side = 3.5 cm
A regular Hexagon has 6 equal sides
Perimeter = 6 × 3.5
= 21 cm

9. Find the sum of x4 – xy + 2y2 and –3x4 + xy + 3y2

Ans:
x4 – xy + 2y2 + (–3x4) + xy + 3y2
= -2x4 + 5y2
10. 2
How many 3 kg pieces can be cut from a cake of weight 4 kg?

Ans:
2
4÷ 3

3
=4× 2

=6

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Section – B (2×5=10 marks)

11. Evaluate
[(- 16) + 4] ÷ [(-2) + 5]
Ans :
[(- 16) + 4] ÷ [(-2) + 5]
= (-12) ÷ 3
= -4
12. Find the area of the parallelogram PQNO

Ans:
Area of parallelogram PQNO = b × h
Base = 6 cm
Height = 8 cm
Area = 6 × 8
= 48 cm2

13. Find the value of (58.27 + 41.73) x 0.6341.

Ans : (58.27 + 41.73) x 0.6341
= 100 x 0.6341
= 63.41
14. 1
Ramu finishes part of a work in 1 hour. How much part of the work will be
3
1
finished in 2 hours?
5

Ans :
𝟏
The part of the work finished by Ramu in 1 hour =
𝟑
𝟏 𝟏 𝟏
So, the part of the work finished by Ramu in 2 hours = 2 ×
𝟓 𝟓 𝟑
𝟏𝟏 𝟏 𝟏𝟏
= × =
𝟓 𝟑 𝟏𝟓
𝟏𝟏 𝟏
Ramu will finish part of the work in 2 hours.
𝟏𝟓 𝟓

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15. Consider the expression below and classify the type of polynomial

a. 3xy2 + 5y – y2x
b. xy + yz + zx

Ans:
a. 3xy2 + 5y – y2x = 2xy2 + 5y
Binomial
b. Trinomial

Section – C (3×6=18 marks)

16. Simplify and mention the property used: -265 × 52 + 265 ×152
Ans :
Distributive property of multiplication of addition
-265 × 52 + 265 ×152
= 265 × [(-52) + 152]
= 265 × 100
= 26500

17. The base and height of a parallelogram are in the ratio 3:2.
If the area of the parallelogram is 600m2, find base and height.
Ans:
Let 2x be the height and 3x be the base.
Area = b × h
600 = 3x × 2x
600 = 6x2
x 2 = 100
x = 10
base = 3x = 30m
height = 2x = 20 m
18. Kavita had a piece of rope of length 9.5 m. She needed some small
pieces of rope of length 1.9 m each. How many pieces of the
required length will she get out of this rope?
Ans :
The length of the rope = 9.5m
The length of a small piece of rope = 1.9m
Number of small pieces = 9.5 m ÷ 1.9m
𝟗.𝟓
= =5
𝟏.𝟗
So, she will get 5 small pieces of rope.
19. 1 3
Find 2 ÷
2 5
Ans:
𝟓 𝟑
= ÷
𝟐 𝟓
𝟓 𝟓
= ×
𝟐 𝟑
𝟐𝟓
=
𝟔

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𝟏
= 4
𝟔

20. Analyse the given table which gives the freezing point of different
gases at sea level and answer the following questions

Find the difference between the freezing point of Helium and

Oxygen
(-458) – (-369)
= -458 + 369
= -89
a. Which gas has the lowest freezing temperature and which one
has the highest freezing temperature ?
Helium has lowest freezing temperature
Krypton has highest freezing temperature
21. Subtract
ab – bc – ca from – ab + bc + ca.

Ans :
-ab + bc + ca – (ab – bc -ca)
= -ab + bc + ca – ab + bc + ca
= -2ab + 2bc + 2 ca

Section – D (5×4=20 marks)

22. a. The area and length of a rectangular plot are 762.5 Sq.m and 30.5 m
respectively. Find the perimeter of the plot.
Ans :
Area of a rectangular plot = 762.5 sq.m
Length of a rectangular plot = 30.5 m
Breadth of a rectangular plot = 762.5 ÷ 30.5
Breadth of a rectangular plot = 25 m
Perimeter of the plot = 2 ( l +b)
= 2( 30.5 + 25)
= 2 × 55.5

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= 111 m
23. ∆ABC is isosceles with AB = AC = 7.5 cm and BC = 9 cm. The height
AD from A to BC, is 6 cm. Find the area of ∆ABC. What will be the
height from C to AB i.e., CE?

Ans:
𝟏
Area of ∆ABC = 𝟐 × b × h
b = 9 cm
h = 6 cm
Area = 27 cm2
Now, AB = 7.5 cm
𝟐×𝑨𝒓𝒆𝒂 𝟐 ×𝟐𝟕
CE = =
𝑨𝑩 𝟕.𝟓
= 7.2 cm

24. Simplify
Subtract the sum of – 3x3y2 + 2x2y3 and – 3x2y3 – 5y4 from x4 + x3 y2
+ x 2y 3 + y 4.

Ans:
Sum of – 3x 3y2 + 2x2y3 and – 3x2y3 – 5y4 = – 3x3y2 – x2y3 – 5y4
x4 + x3 y2 + x 2y3 + y4 – (– 3x3y2 – x2y3 – 5y4)
= x4 + x 3 y2 + x 2y3 + y4 + 3x 3y2 + x2y3 + 5y4
= x 4 + 4x3 y2 + 2x 2y3 + 6y4

25. 1
a. Making pasta requires boiling 7 cups of water. Your
2
1
measuring cup holds 1 cups of water. How many times to
4
you need to fill the cup.
Ans :
𝟏
Number of cups required = 7
𝟐
𝟏
Quantity in a measuring cup = 1
𝟒
𝟏 𝟏
Number of times it will need to be filled up = 7 ÷ 1
𝟐 𝟒
𝟏𝟓 𝟓
= ÷
𝟐 𝟒
𝟏𝟓 𝟒
= ×
𝟐 𝟓
=6

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b. Each side of a regular polygon is 2.5 cm in length. The
perimeter of the polygon is 12.5 cm. Find the number of the
sides of the polygon.
Ans :

Regular Polygon is a Polygon with equal sides

Number of sides = Perimeter ÷ Length of one side
= 12.5 ÷ 2.5
=5
Section – E (4×3=12 marks)
Analyze the case study scenario given below and answer the questions
that follow

26. Disease prevention should be the top priority for every water
quality management program for pool and spa operators.
Disinfection is critical to protect against pathogens, and is best
managed through routine monitoring and maintenance of pools. A
submersible pump designed to be used underwater helps in quickly
removing the water from the pool.
If a submersible pump is placed inside a swimming pool containing
4 1
1200 L of water and it can remove 15 L of water in an hour.
5 10
a. Find how many hours will it take to empty the pool ?
b. If the pump works for only 4 hours, how much water can it
empty ?
Ans :
𝟔𝟎𝟎𝟒
a. Quantity of water in the pool = L
𝟓
Quantity of water that can be pumped out by a machine in 1
𝟏
hour = 15 L
𝟏𝟎
𝟔𝟎𝟎𝟒 𝟏
Time taken to empty the pool by the machine = ÷ 15
𝟓 𝟏𝟎
𝟔𝟎𝟎𝟒 𝟏𝟓𝟏
= ÷
𝟓 𝟏𝟎
𝟔𝟎𝟒 𝟏𝟎
= ×
𝟓 𝟏𝟓𝟏
𝟏𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟖
=
𝟏𝟓𝟏
= 79.5 hours
b. Quantity of water that can be pumped out by a machine
𝟏
in 1 hour = 15 L
𝟏𝟎
Quantity of water that can be pumped out by a machine
𝟏 𝟏𝟓𝟏
in 4 hours = 15 ×4 = × 4 = 302/5 = 60.4 L
𝟏𝟎 𝟏𝟎

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27. A negative marking scheme is followed in almost every competitive
exam. This concept was first introduced through exams like UPSC,
CAT etc and then it was brought forward to banking exams.
Accuracy and discretion play a very important role in such exams.
You should only mark those answers you are very sure about. In
such a competitive test (+3) marks are given for every correct answer
and (–2) marks are given for every incorrect answer.
(i) Radhika scored 20 marks. If she has got 12 correct
answers, how many questions has she attempted
incorrectly?
(ii) Mohini scores –5 marks in this test, though she has got 7
correct answers. How many questions has she attempted
incorrectly?
Ans :
(i)
Marks given for one correct answer = 3
Marks given for 12 correct answers = 3 × 12 =36
Radhika’s score = 20
Marks obtained for incorrect answers = 20 – 36 = -16
Marks given for one incorrect answer = -2
Therefore, number of incorrect answer = (-16) ÷ (-2) = 8
(ii)
Marks given for one correct answer = 3
Marks given for 7 correct answers = 3 × 7 = 21
Mohini’s score = -5
Marks obtained for incorrect answers = -5 – 21 = -26
Marks given for one incorrect answer = -2
Therefore, number of incorrect answer = (-26) ÷ (-2) = 13
28. GS is an international network of 150+ likeminded schools in more
than 50 countries that connect and collaborate to offer experiences
that help the students gain a broader perspective on global issues
and an understanding of diverse cultures.
A GS member school sends 19 students on an educational tour. The
total expense for the trip is AED 38445.
a. What is the total amount spent by the school for each child?
Ans: The total amount spent by the school for each child
= 38445/19 = AED 2023.42
b. How much more should the budget be increased by if 6 more
students want to join the trip.
Ans: Total expense for 25 students=2023.42×25= AED
50585.5

Budget increase needed=50585.5−38445 = AED 12140.5

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