22 Mathematics Class X

Sample Question Paper 14

(Detailed Solutions)

Mathematics
Class 10th
1. Let p(x ) = x 3 − ax 2 + 6 − a be divisible by (x − a), Here, l = 35, h = 5, f1 = 50, f0 = 34, f2 = 42
if p(a) = 0.  f −f 
∴ Mode = l +  1 0  × h
Then, p(a) = a3 − a(a)2 + 6 − a  2 f1 − f0 − f2 
= a3 − a3 + 6 − a = 6 − a ≠ 0  50 − 34 
= 35 +   ×5
Hence, remainder is (6 − a). (1)  2 × 50 − 34 − 42 
2. Given, equation is 4 5 x 2 − 5x − 20 = 0 16 10
= 35 + × 5 = 35 +
2 24 3
On comparing with ax + bx + c = 0, we get a = 4 5,
b = − 5 and c = − 20 = − 2 5 = 35 + 3.33 = 38.33
Now, discriminant, D = b2 − 4ac Hence, mode = 38.33 (1)
2
= (− 5 ) − 4 (4 5 ) (−2 5 ) 6. Given, pair of equations is
= 5 + 160 5x + λy = 4 and 15x + 3 y = 12
= 165 a1 5 1 b1 λ c −4 1
Here, = = , = and 1 = =
Hence, the discriminant of the given quadratic a2 15 3 b2 3 c 2 −12 3
equation is 165. (1) Condition for infinitely many solutions is
3. If p,q and r are in AP, then (q − p) = (r − q ), 2q = p + r …(i) a1 b1 c1
= =
a2 b2 c 2
LHS ( p + 2q − r ) (2q + r − p)(r + p − q )
1 λ 1
= ( p + p + r − r )( p + r + r − p)(2q − q ) ⇒ = = ⇒ λ =1
3 3 3 (1)
= (2 p) (2 r ) (q ) = 4 pqr.
= RHS [using Eq. (i)] (1) 7. In ∆ABC, we have
PQ || BC [given]
4. When we take a third point C(say) on a semi-circle and
join by the end points of diameter (say A and B), then Therefore, by basic proportionality theorem, we have
AQ AP
∠C = 90 ° (Q angle in a semi-circle) = …(i)
AB AC
C
In ∆ACD, PR || CD
Therefore, by basic proportionality theorem, we have
r AP AR
= …(ii) (1)
AC AD
A D B
From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
2r AQ AR
=
1 AB AD
∴ Area of ∆ABC = × base × altitude AB AD
2 ⇒ =
1 1 AQ AR
= × AB × CD = × 2r × r [reciprocal of the above equation]
2 2
2 AQ + QB AR + RD QB RD
= r sq units. (1) ⇒ = ⇒ 1+ = 1+
AQ AR AQ AR
5. The class 35 − 40 has maximum frequency. QB RD
⇒ = Hence proved. (1)
So, it is a modal class. AQ AR
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8. Given, sin θ1 + sin θ 2 + sin θ 3 = 3 Hence, our assumption that (5 − 2 3 ) is a rational
number, is not correct.
and 0 ° < θ1, θ 2 , θ 3 ≤ 90 °
∴(5 − 2 3 ) is an irrational number. Hence proved. (1)
We know that, the maximum value of sinθ is 1.
∴ sin θ1 + sin θ 2 + sin θ 3 = 3 12. Here, a = 3 and d = 15 − 3 = 12
⇒ sin θ1 = sin θ 2 = sin θ 3 = 1 ∴21st term is given by
⇒ θ1 = θ 2 = θ 3 = 90 ° (1) T21 = a + (21 − 1) d [Q Tn = a + (n − 1) d ]
Now, cos θ1 + cos θ 2 + cos θ 3 = a + 20d = 3 + 20 × 12 = 243
= cos 90 °+ cos 90 °+ cos 90 ° = 0 + 0 + 0 = 0 (1) ∴Required term = 243 + 120 = 363 (1)
9. Given, BC = 3 cm, AC = 4 cm Let it be nth term. Then, Tn = 363
In ∆ACB, ∠BCA = 90 ° [angle in a semi-circle] ⇒ a + (n − 1) d = 363
∴ AB 2 = AC 2 + BC 2 ⇒ 3 + (n − 1) × 12 = 363
[ by Pythagoras theorem] ⇒ 3 + 12 n − 12 = 363
⇒ AB 2 = 42 + 32 ⇒ AB 2 = 16 + 9 ⇒ AB 2 = 25 ⇒ 12 n − 9 = 363
⇒ AB = 25 = 5 cm (1) ⇒ 12 n = 372 ⇒ n = 31
[taking positive square root both sides] Hence, 31st term is the required term. (1)
13. Let g(a) = a4 − 7 a2 b2 + kb4 …(i)
Also given, ∆ACB ~ ∆PAO
Since, (a − 3b) is a factor of g (a).
AB OP 5 OP
∴ = ⇒ = ∴ g( 3 b) = 0 (1/2)
AC AP 4 AP
OP 5 ⇒ (3b)4 − 7 (3b)2 b2 + kb4 = 0
i.e. =
AP 4 (1) ⇒ 81b4 − 63 b4 + kb4 = 0
5 ⇒ 18 b4 + kb4 = 0 ⇒ (18 + k ) b4 = 0
10. Here, outer radius of the pipe, R = = 2.5 cm.
2 ⇒ 18 + k = 0 [Q b ≠ 0 ](1)
Inner radius of the pipe, r = outer radius − thickness ∴ k = − 18
= 2.5 − 0.5 = 2 cm. On putting k = − 18 in Eq. (i), we get
Let h be the length of pipe. g(a) = a4 − 7 a2 b2 − 18b4
2 2
∴Volume of the pipe = π (R − r ) h = a4 − 9 a2 b2 + 2 a2 b2 − 18b4
22 [by splitting the middle term]
= π (2.52 − 2 2 )h = × 2.25 × h cm 3
7 (1) = a2 (a2 − 9b2 ) + 2 b2 (a2 − 9b2 )
Now, volume of the pipe = Volume of the cuboid = (a2 − 9 b2 ) (a2 + 2 b2 )
22 = (a + 3 b) (a − 3 b) (a2 + 2 b2 )
⇒ × 2.25 × h = 77 × 10 × 17
7 [Q A2 − B 2 = ( A − B)( A + B)] (1½)
[Q volume of cuboid = lbh]
77 × 10 × 17 × 7 14. Let fixed charge for first three days = `x
⇒ h= . ≈ 1851 cm
= 185111 and extra charge for each day = ` y
22 × 2.25 (1)
According to the question,
Hence, the length of the pipe is 1851 cm. x + 4 y = 27 …(i)
11. Let 5 − 2 3 be a rational number. and x + 2 y = 21 …(ii) (1)
p On subtracting Eq. (ii) from Eq. (i), we get
Then, 5 − 2 3 = ,
q x + 4 y = 27
where p and q are coprime integers and q ≠ 0. x + 2 y = 21
p 5 p − − −
∴ 5− =2 3 ⇒ − = 3 2y = 6
q 2 2q
6
p ⇒ y= =3
Here, is also a rational number. 2 (1)
2q (1)
On substituting the value of y in Eq. (i) we get
5 p
∴ − is also a rational number. x + 4 × 3 = 27 ⇒ x + 12 = 27
2 2q
∴ x = 15
⇒ 3 is a rational number.
Hence, fixed charge for first three days = ` 15
But this contradicts the fact that 3 is an irrational
and extra charge for each day = ` 3. (1)
number.
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15. (i) In ∆ABC and ∆AED, ∠ABC = ∠AED [given] 18. Given distribution table is
∠BAC = ∠EAD [common angle] Height Frequency Cumulative
(in cm) frequency
∴ ∆ABC ~ ∆AED
150-155 12 m
[by AA similarity criterior](1)
155-160 n 25
(ii) (a) Since, ∆ABC ~ ∆AED
160-165 10 o
AB BC AC
⇒ = = 165-170 p 43
AE ED AD
170-175 q 48
[corresponding sides of similar
triangles are in the same ratio] 175-180 2 r
AB 7 We know that, cumulative frequency of an interval is
⇒ =
5 3 equal to the sum of frequency of that interval and of
[Q AE = 5 cm, AC = 7 cm and AD = 3 cm] (1/2) previous intervals.
Here, m = 12
⇒ 3 AB = 35
∴ m + n = 25 ⇒ 12 + n = 25
35 2
⇒ AB = = 11 cm ⇒ n = 25 − 12 ⇒ n = 13
3 3 (1/2)
and 25 + 10 = o ⇒ o = 35 (1)
∴ BD = AB − AD
2
= 11 − 3 = 8 cm
2 Also, o + p = 43 ⇒ 35 + p = 43 ⇒ p = 43 − 35 = 8
3 3 and 43 + q = 48 ⇒ q = 48 − 43 = 5
AD 3
(b) Since, = and, 48 + 2 = r ⇒ r = 50
AC 7
2 Hence, the required values are m = 12, n = 13, o = 35,
Area of ∆ AED  3 9
∴ =  = p = 8, q = 5 and r = 50. (2)
Area of ∆ ABC  7  49 (1)
19. Given, A (x1, y1 ) ≡≡ A(6, 3 ), B (x2 , y2 ) ≡≡ B (−3, 5),
16. Let the point A(x, y ) be equidistant from the points B (3, 6) C (x 3 , y3 ) ≡≡ C(4, − 2 ) and D (x 4 , y4 ) ≡≡ D (x, 3x ).
and (− 3, 4). We know that,
∴ AB = AC ⇒ (x − 3)2 + ( y − 6)2 = (x + 3)2 + ( y − 4)2 1
Area of ∆ = |x1( y2 − y3 ) + x 2 ( y3 − y1 ) + x 3 ( y1 − y2 )|
[Q by distance formula] (1) 2
On squaring both sides, we get 1
∴ Area of ∆ABC = |[6 (5 +2 ) + (−3)(− 2 − 3) + 4 (3 − 5)]|
(x − 3)2 + ( y − 6)2 = (x + 3)2 + ( y − 4)2 2
⇒ x 2 − 6x + 9 + y 2 − 12 y + 36 1
= |[6 × 7 − 3 × (− 5) + 4 × (− 2 )]|
= x 2 + 6x + 9 + y 2 − 8 y + 16 2
[Q (a ± b)2 = a2 + b2 ± 2 ab] 1 1
= |(42 + 15 − 8)| = | 49| =
49
sq units
⇒ −6x − 6x − 12 y + 8 y + 36 − 16 = 0 (1) 2 2 2
⇒ − 12 x − 4 y + 20 = 0 (1)
⇒ − 4 (3x + y − 5) = 0 and area of ∆DBC.
⇒ 3x + y − 5 = 0 [Q − 4 ≠ 0] (1) 1
= |x (5 + 2 ) − 3 (− 2 − 3x ) + 4(3x − 5)|
17. Given, ABC is an equilateral triangle. 2
1
∴ ∠A = ∠B = ∠C = 60 ° = |7 x + 6 + 9x + 12 x − 20|
and AB = BC = AC = 20 cm (1) 2
1
Also given that, D, E and F are the mid-points of the = |28x − 14| = 7 |2 x − 1|
sides BC, AC and AB, respectively. 2 (1)
Then, AE = EC = CD = BD = BF = FA = 10 cm area of ∆DBC 1
Now, it is given that =
2
πr θ 60 ° × 3.14 area of ∆ABC 2
Now, area of sector CDE = = × (10 )2 7|(2 x − 1)| 1 2 × 7 |(2 x − 1)| 1
360 ° 360 ° ∴ = ⇒ =
49 2 49 2
3.14 × 100
= = 52.33 cm 2 2
6 (1)
∴ Required area of shaded region ⇒ 2 × 2 |(2 x − 1)| = 7
= 3 × Area of sector CDE ⇒ 8x − 4 = ± 7 [Q|x| = a ⇒ x = ± a]
= 3 × 52.33 = 156 .99 cm 2 ⇒ 8x − 4 = 7 and 8x − 4 = − 7
≈ 157 cm 2 (1) ⇒ 8x = 11 and 8x = − 3
11 −3
⇒ x = and x =
8 8 (1)
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sec 2 (90 ° − θ ) − cot 2 θ and in right angled ∆QMW,
20. We have
2 (sin 2 25° + sin 2 65° ) QM OQ − MO
tanα = =
WM WM
2 cos 2 60 ° tan 2 28 tan 2 62 ° cot 40 °
+ + H−h H−h
3 (sec 2 43° − cot 2 47 ° ) tan 50 ° ⇒ tanα = ⇒ x= …(ii)
x tanα (1)
cosec 2θ − cot 2 θ
= From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
2 [sin 25° + sin 2 (90 ° − 25° )]
2
h H−h
2 = ⇒ h tan α = ( H − h )tan β
 1 tan β tan α
2 ×   tan 2 28 tan 2 (90 ° − 28° )
 2 cot 40 °
+ + ⇒ h tan α = H tan β − h tan β
3 [sec 2 43° − cot 2 (90 ° − 43° )] tan (90 ° − 40 ° )
⇒ H tan β = h (tan α + tan β )
1  tan α + tan β  1 
[Q sec (90° − θ ) = cosec θ and cot 60° = ] ∴ H=h  = h 1 + tan α ⋅ 
2  tan β   tan β
1 (1)
 1 
2 × tan 2 28° cot 2 28° = h (1 + tan α ⋅ cot β )
2
cosec θ − cot θ 2
4 Q tan θ = cot θ 
= +
2 (sin 2 25° + cos 2 25° ) 3 (sec 2 43° − tan 2 43° )
Hence, the required height of the other house is
cot 40 ° h(1+ tan α ⋅ cot β ). Hence proved. (1)
+
cot 40 °
22. The given frequency distribution is not continuous. So,
Q sin ( 90 ° − θ) = cos θ , tan ( 90 ° − θ ) = cot θ and 
we first make it continuous and then prepare the
cot (90 ° − θ ) = tan θ 
  cumulative frequency distribution as under.
1 (1) By subtracting h from lower limit and adding h to upper
×1 10 − 9 1
1 2 limit where h = = = 0.5.
= + +1
2 (1) 3 (1) 2 2 (1)
[Q cosec 2θ − cot 2 θ = 1, sin 2 θ + cos 2 θ = 1,
Cumulative
1  Age (in yr) Frequency Age less than
sec 2 θ − tan 2 θ = 1 and tan θ × = 1 frequency
cot θ  0.5 − 9.5 5 9.5 5
1 1 3 + 1 + 6 10 5
= + + 1= = =
2 6 6 6 3 (1) 9.5 − 18.5 15 18.5 20
18.5 − 27.5 20 27.5 40
21. Let W denotes the window and OQ denotes the height of
the other house. 27.5 − 36.5 23 36.5 63
Now, draw WM||OB. Given, height of the window 36.5 − 45.5 17 45.5 80
= WB = hm,
45.5 − 54.5 11 54.5 91
Then, OM = BW = h m,
∠QWM = α and ∠OWM = β = ∠WOB [alternate angles] 54.5 − 63.5 9 63.5 100
(1)
(1)
Q
Now, we plot points (9.5, 5), (18.5, 20 ), (27.5, 40 ),
(36.5, 63), (45.5, 80 ), (54.5, 91) and (63. 5, 100 ), then join
(H – h)

them by a free hand smooth curve to obtain the

required ogive.
W α
(Window) MH
β x (63.5, 100)
100
h h 90 (54.5, 91)
80 (45.5, 80)
β 70
Number of persons

B x O 60
(36.5, 63)

WB h 50
Now, in right angled ∆WBO, tanβ = =
OB x 40 (27.5, 40)
30
 perpendicular 
Q tanθ = base  20 (9.5, 5) (18.5, 20)
10
h
⇒ x= …(i) 9.5 18.5 27.5 36.5 45.5 54.5 63.5
tanβ Age (in years)
(1)
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23. Let the monthly income of Jasmine and Aman be 9x : 7 x, Also, we know that the sum of all angles subtended at
respectively. a point is 360°.
Also, let the monthly expenditures of Jasmine and ∴ ∠1 + ∠2 + ∠ 3 + ∠ 4 + ∠ 5 + ∠ 6 + ∠7 + ∠ 8 = 360 °…(ii)
Aman be 4 y : 3 y, respectively. ⇒ 2 (∠2 + ∠ 3 + ∠ 6 + ∠7 ) = 360 °
According to the given conditions, we have (1) ⇒ (∠2 + ∠ 3) + (∠ 6 + ∠7 ) = 180 ° (1)
9x − 4 y = 6000 …(i) ⇒ ∠AOB + ∠COD = 180 °
and 7 x − 3 y = 6000 …(ii) Similarly, we have
On multiplying (i) by 3 and (ii) by 4, we get 2 (∠1 + ∠ 8 + ∠ 4 + ∠ 5) = 360 °
27 x − 12 y = 18000 …(iii) [from Eqs. (i) and (ii)] (1)
28x − 12 y = 24000 …(iv) ⇒ (∠1 + ∠ 8) + (∠ 4 + ∠ 5) = 180 °
On subtracting (iii) from (iv), we get ⇒ ∠AOD + ∠BOC = 180 °
(28x − 12 y ) − (27 x − 12 y ) = 24000 − 18000 (1) Hence Proved. (1)
⇒ x = 6000 25. Let CD = 75 m be the height of the building. Let A and B
So, income of Jasmine = 9x = 9 × 6000 = ` 54000 the points of observations such that the angle of
and the income of Aman = 7 x = 7 × 6000 = ` 42000 elevation at A is 30° and the angle of elevation at B is 60°.
Now, donation of Jasmine = 2% of ` 54000 ∴∠CAD = 30 ° and ∠CBD = 60 °
2 Let AD = x m and DB = y m (1)
= × 54000 = ` 1080
100
In right triangle ADC, we have
C
and donation of Aman = 2% of ` 42000
2
= × 42000 = ` 840
100
75 m
So, resulting saving of Jasmine = ` 6000 − ` 1080
= ` 4920 and resulting saving of Aman
Building
= ` 6,000 − ` 840 = `5160 (1)
30º 60º
Value: Such an attitude shows the affection and care A D B
towards old aged and other needy people. This xm ym
promotes friendship that has risen above any gender
CD  perpendicular 
or religion bias. (1) tan 30°= Q tanθ = 
AD base
24. Let ABCD is a quadrilateral circumscribing a circle with 1 75  1 
centre O. Let circle touches the sides of a quadrilateral at ⇒ = ⇒ x = 75 3 m Q tan 30 °= 3  (1)
3 x
points E, F, G and H.
D In right triangle BDC, we have
G CD 75 75
C tan 60° = ⇒ 3= ⇒y= m
DB y 3
7 6
8 5 [Q tan 60 °= 3 ]
F
H 1 4 The distance between the two men is AB, i.e.
2 3
 75 
B
AB = AD + DB = x + y ⇒ AB = 75 3 + m (1)
E
 3
A
 225 + 75 300 300 3
To Prove ∠AOB + ∠COD = 180 ° ⇒ AB =   m= m= m
 3  3 3
and ∠AOD + ∠BOC = 180 °
⇒ AB = 100 3m = (100 × 173
. )m
Construction Join OE, OF, OG and OH.
⇒ AB = 173 m (1)
Proof We know that, two tangents drawn from an
external point to a circle subtend equal angles at the 26. Steps of construction
centre. 1. Draw a line segment AB = 3 cm.
∠1 = ∠2  2. With A as centre and radius AC = 6 cm draw an arc.
∠ 3 = ∠ 4 3. With B as centre and radius BC = 5 cm, draw an arc,
and  …(i) intersecting the arc drawn in step 2 at C. (1)
∠ 5 = ∠ 6
4. Join AC and BC to obtain ∆ABC.
∠7 = ∠ 8 (1)
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5. Construct an acute ∠BAZ onthe oppsite side of Thus, unit place digit = 2
vertex C of ∆ABC. 16 16
and ten’s place digit = = =8
6. Mark 5 (greater 5 of an 2 in 5/2) points x 2
A1, A2 , A3 , A4 , A5 on AZ such that AA1 = A1 A2 = A2 A3 Hence, the required number is 82. (1)
= A3 A4 = A4 A5 . (1)
7. Join A2 (the second point) to B and draw a line A5 B′ 28. Height of the cylinder (H ) = 40 cm
parallel to A2 B, intersecting the extended line Radius of the cylinder (r ) = 7 cm
segment AB at B′. (1)
8. Draw a line through B′ parallel to BC intersecting the Radius of the hemisphere (r ) = 7cm
extended line segment AC at C′. Triangle AB′ C′ so Radius of the cone (r ) = 7 cm
obtained is the required triangle such that Height of the cone (h ) = 24 cm (1)
AB′ AC′ B′ C′ 5
= = = = 2.5
AB AC BC 2

24 cm
C′

40 cm
7 cm
C
Volume of the article = Volume of the cylinder − Volume
of the cone
6 cm − Volume of the hemisphere
5 cm
 1 2 
= πr 2 H − πr 2 h − πr 2  cm 3
 3 3 
A 3 cm B B′
 1 2 
A1 = πr 2 H − h − r  cm 3
A2  3 3 
A3
A4  1 2 
A5 = πr 2 40 − (24) − (7 ) cm 3
Z  3 3 
(1)
27. Let the unit place digit be x and ten’s place digit be y, 22  14 
= × 7 × 7 × 40 − 8 −  cm 3
then according to the given condition. 7  3
16  96 − 14 
yx = 16 ⇒ y = = 154 ×  cm 3
x  3  (1)
 16 160 154 × 82 12628
∴Original number = 10 y + x = 10   + x = +x = cm 3 = cm 3
 x x (1) 3 3
When digits are interchanged, we have = 4209.33 cm 3
Original number − 54 = New number Slant height of the cone (l ) = h 2 + r 2
 160  16
⇒  + x − 54 = 10 x + = (24)2 + (7 )2 cm
 x  x
 16 160  = 576 + 49 cm
⇒ (10 x − x ) +  −  + 54 = 0
x x  (1) = 625 cm = 25 cm
Total surface area of the article
144
⇒ 9x − + 54 = 0 ⇒ 9x 2 − 144 + 54x = 0 = Curved surface area of the cylinder + Curved surface
x
2 2 area of the cone + Surface area of the hemisphere (1)
⇒ 9(x + 6x − 16) = 0 ⇒ x + 6x − 16 = 0 [Q 9 ≠ 0 ]
⇒ 2
x + 8x − 2 x − 16 = 0 [by factorisation] (1) = 2 πrH + πrl + 2 πr 2 = πr [2 H + l + 2 r ]
22
⇒ x (x + 8) − 2 (x + 8) = 0 = × 7 × [2 × 40 + 25 + 2 × 7 ]cm 2
7
(x − 2 ) (x + 8) = 0 [Q 9 ≠ 0 ] = 22 × [80 + 25 + 14]cm 2
Either x − 2 = 0 or x + 8 = 0 = 22 × [105 + 14]cm 2
x = 2 or x = − 8 = 22 × 119 cm 2
x =2 [Q digit can’t be negative] = 2618 cm 2 (1)
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29. It is given that on dividing 1251 the required number, Now,
there is a remainder of 1. Clearly, 1251 − 1 = 1250 is Number of outcomes favourable to E1
P(E1 ) =
exactly divisible by the required number i.e., required Total number of outcomes
number is a factor of 1250. (1/2) 9
=
Similarly, required positive integer is a factor of 17 (1)
9377 − 2 = 9375 and 15628 − 3 = 15625 (1/2) (b) Let E2 denote the event that the card bears a prime
Thus, required number is the HCF of 1250, 9375 and number. i.e. = {2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17}
15625. (1/2) ∴Number of outcomes favourable to E2 = 7
Since, 15625 > 9375, so we apply the division lemma to Now,
15625 and 9375. Number of outcomes favourable to E2
P(E2 ) =
15625 = (1 × 9375) + 6250 Total number of outcomes
9375 = (1 × 6250 ) + 5125 7
=
17 (1)
6250 = (2 × 3125) + 0 (1/2)
(c) Let E3 be the event that the card bears a number
Again, apply the division lemma to 3125 and 1250, we that is divisible by 3. i.e. = { 3, 6, 9, 12, 15}
have
∴Number of outcomes favourable to E3 = 5
3125 = (2 × 1250 ) + 625 Number of outcomes favourable to E3
1250 = (2 × 625) + 0 (1) ∴P(E3 ) =
Total number of outcomes
Thus, 625 is the HCF of 15625, 9375 and 1250. 5
=
17
Hence, the required largest number is 625 which
(1)
divides 1251, 9377 and 15628 leaving remainders 1, 2 (d) Let E4 denote the event that the card bear a number
and 3 respectively. (1) divisible by 2 and 3 both. i.e. = { 6, 12}
30. The total cards bearing numbers from 1 to 17 = 17 ∴Number of outcomes favourable to E4 = 2
(a) Let E1 denote the event that card bears an odd Now, P(E4 )
number. i.e. = {1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17} Number of outcomes favourable to E4 2
= =
∴Number of outcomes favourable to E1 = 9 Total number of outcomes 17 (1)