Solved 2024 Specimen Paper ICSE Class 10 Mathematics
Solutions for Mathematics, Class 10, ICSE
Section A
21 questionsAnswer:
C.P. for retailer = ₹ 1500
S.P. for retailer = ₹ 1500 + 10% of ₹ 1500
= ₹ 1500 +
= ₹ 1500 + ₹ 150
= ₹ 1650.
GST paid = 10%
= ₹ 1650
= ₹ 165.
Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.
Answer:
Given,
Roots of equation x2 - 6x + k = 0 are real and distinct.
∴ D > 0
⇒ b2 - 4ac > 0
⇒ (-6)2 - 4 × 1 × k > 0
⇒ 36 - 4k > 0
⇒ 4k < 36
⇒ k <
⇒ k < 9.
Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.
Answer:
In first series :
1, 4, 9, 16, ...........
16 - 9 = 7, 9 - 4 = 5.
Since, difference between consecutive terms are not equal.
∴ It is not an A.P.
In second series :
............
.
Since, difference between consecutive terms are equal.
∴ It is an A.P.
In third series :
8, 6, 4, 2, ..........
2 - 4 = 4 - 6 = 6 - 8 = -2.
Since, difference between consecutive terms are equal.
∴ It is an A.P.
Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.
Answer:
Given,
△ ABC ~ △ PQR
⇒ ∠B = ∠Q (Corresponding angles of similar triangle are equal)
In △ ABD and △ PQS,
⇒ ∠B = ∠Q (Proved above)
⇒ ∠D = ∠S (Both equal to 90°)
∴ △ ABD ~ △ PQS (By A.A. axiom)
We know that,
Corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional.
.
∴ AB : PQ = 3 : 8.
Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.
Answer:
On rotating the right angle triangle figure formed is :

Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.
Answer:
The sun always rises from east and also in a leap year February has 29 days.
∴ Event A and Event C has probability equal to 1.
Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.
Answer:
Let ABC be the triangle and O is the circumcenter of triangle.

Circumcenter is the center of circle which passes through all vertices of triangle.
∴ OA = OB = OC (Radius of circle)
Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.
Answer:
Let l and m be tangents to circle with center O, touching the circle at point A and B.

From figure,
Shortest distance between tangents = OA + OB = R + R = 2R.
Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.
An observer at point E, which is at a certain distance from the lamp post AB, finds the angle of elevation of top of lamp post from positions C, D and E as α, β and γ. It is given that B, C, D and E are along a straight line.
Which of the following conditions is satisfied ?
tan α > tan β
tan β < tan γ
tan γ > tan α
tan α < tan β

Answer:
From figure,
⇒ tan α =
⇒ tan β =
⇒ tan γ =
Since, BC < BD < BE.
∴ tan α > tan β > tan γ.
∴ tan α > tan β.
Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.
Answer:
Companies in which Market value is greater than nominal value, there shares are at premium.
∴ Shares of company C are at premium.
Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.
Answer:
Substituting x = 0 and y = 0 in L.H.S. of the equation 2x - 3y = 0, we get :
⇒ 2 × 0 - 3 × 0
⇒ 0 - 0
⇒ 0.
Since, L.H.S. = R.H.S.
∴ Line 2x - 3y = 0 represents a line passing through origin.
Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.
For the given 25 variables :
x1, x2, x3, ................, x25.
Assertion (A) : To find the median of the given data, the variate needs to be arranged in ascending or descending order.
Reason (R) : The median is the central most term of the arranged data.
A is true, R is false
A is false, R is true
both A and R are true
both A and R are false
Answer:
We know that,
To find the median of the given data, the variate needs to be arranged in ascending or descending order and also the median is the central most term of the arranged data.
∴ Both A and R are true.
Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.
Answer:
From figure,
Radius of cylindrical part = Radius of hemispherical part = r = 7 m.
Length (Height h) of the cylindrical part = 34 - 7 - 7 = 20 m.
Surface of cylindrical part in contact of water
= = 440 m2
Surface of each hemisphere in contact of water
=
= πr2
=
= 22 × 7
= 154 m2.
∴ Surface area of the tank in contact of water = 440 + 2 × 154
= 440 + 308
= 748 m2.
Hence, surface area of tank in contact with water = 748 m2.
Answer:
(a) Given,
Interest earned by man = One-twelfth of the total deposit
=
= ₹ 800.
Hence, the interest earned = ₹ 800.
(b) Given,
In a recurring deposit account for 2 years (or 24 months), the total amount deposited by a person is ₹ 9600.
Money deposited per month = = ₹ 400.
Hence, monthly deposit = ₹ 400.
(c) By formula,
Rate of interest =
%.
Hence, rate of interest = %.
Answer:
(a) Solving,
⇒ (sin θ + cosec θ)2
⇒ sin2 θ + cosec2 θ + 2 × sin θ × cosec θ
⇒ sin2 θ + 1 + cot2 θ + 2 × sin θ ×
⇒ sin2 θ + 1 + cot2 θ + 2
⇒ sin2 θ + cot2 θ + 3.
(b) Solving,
⇒ (cos θ + sec θ)2
⇒ cos2 θ + sec2 θ + 2 × cos θ × sec θ
⇒ cos2 θ + 1 + tan2 θ + 2 × cos θ ×
⇒ cos2 θ + tan2 θ + 1 + 2
⇒ cos2 θ + tan2 θ + 3.
Solving,
⇒ (sin θ + cosec θ)2 + (cos θ + sec θ)2
⇒ sin2 θ + cot2 θ + 3 + cos2 θ + tan2 θ + 3.
⇒ sin2 θ + cos2 θ + cot2 θ + tan2 θ + 3 + 3
⇒ 1 + cot2 θ + tan2 θ + 3 + 3
⇒ 7 + tan2 θ + cot2 θ.
Hence, proved that (sin θ + cosec θ)2 + (cos θ + sec θ)2 = 7 + tan2 θ + cot2 θ.
Answer:
In △OAC,
⇒ OA = OC (Radius of same circle)
⇒ ∠OCA = ∠OAC = 32° (Angles opposite to equal sides are equal)
By angle sum property of triangle,
⇒ ∠OCA + ∠OAC + ∠AOC = 180°
⇒ 32° + 32° + ∠AOC = 180°
⇒ ∠AOC + 64° = 180°
⇒ ∠AOC = 180° - 64°
⇒ ∠AOC (x°) = 116°.
We know that,
Angle subtended by an arc at the center of the circle is twice the angle subtended at the remaining part of the circumference.
⇒ ∠AOC = 2∠ABC
⇒ x° = 2y°
⇒ y° = = 58°.
In △ BDC,
⇒ ∠BDC + ∠BCD + ∠CBD = 180°
⇒ 90° + z° + y° = 180°
⇒ z° = 180° - 90° - y° = 90° - 58° = 32°.
Hence, x° = 116°, y° = 58° and z° = 32°.
Answer:
(a) From graph,
The curve plotted is a cumulative frequency curve (ogive).
(b) From graph,
The total number of students = 40.
(c) From graph,
The median marks = 56.
(d) From graph,
No of students scoring below 80 = 37
No of students scoring below 50 = 12
∴ No. of students scoring between 50 and 80 = 37 - 12 = 25.
Hence, the no. of students scoring between 50 and 80 = 25.
Section B
20 questionsAnswer:
(a) In △ADF,
⇒ ∠ADF = 90°

By angle sum property of triangle,
⇒ ∠ADF + ∠AFD + ∠A = 180°
⇒ 90° + ∠AFD + ∠A = 180°
⇒ ∠AFD + ∠A = 180° - 90°
⇒ ∠AFD + ∠A = 90° .........(1)
In △ ABC,
By angle sum property of triangle,
⇒ ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180°
⇒ ∠A + 90° + ∠C = 180°
⇒ ∠A + ∠C = 180° - 90°
⇒ ∠A + ∠C = 90° .........(2)
From equation (1) and (2), we get :
⇒ ∠AFD + ∠A = ∠A + ∠C
⇒ ∠AFD = ∠C
In △ ADF and △ FEC,
⇒ ∠ADF = ∠FEC (Both equal to 90°)
⇒ ∠AFD = ∠C (Proved above)
∴ △ ADF ~ △ FEC [By A.A. axiom]
Hence, proved that △ ADF ~ △ FEC.
(b) In △ ADF and △ ABC,
⇒ ∠DAF = ∠BAC (Common angle)
⇒ ∠ADF = ∠ABC (Both equal to 90°)
∴ △ ADF ~ △ ABC [By A.A. axiom]
Hence, proved that △ ADF ~ △ ABC.
(c) From figure,
⇒ DB = FE = x (let)
⇒ AB = AD + DB = (6 + x) cm
⇒ DF = BE = BC - CE = 12 - 4 = 8 cm.
△ ADF ~ △ ABC [proved above]
We know that,
Corresponding sides of similar triangle are proportional.
Hence, FE = 3 cm.
(d) We know that,
The ratio of the area of two similar triangles is equal to the square of the ratio of any pair of the corresponding sides of the similar triangles.
Hence, area △ ADF : area △ ABC = 4 : 9.
Answer:
In the given table,
Class size (i) = 4.
Monthly income | No.of employees (f) | Class mark | d = x - A | u = d/i | fu |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
0-4 | 55 | 2 | -4 | -1 | -55 |
4-8 | 15 | A = 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8-12 | 06 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 06 |
12-16 | 08 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 16 |
16-20 | 12 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 36 |
20-24 | 4 | 22 | 16 | 4 | 16 |
Total | Σf = 100 | Σfu = 19 |
By formula,
Mean = A +
= 6 +
= 6 +
= 6 + 0.76
= 6.76
Hence, mean = 6.76
Answer:
For LED TV set,
M.P. = ₹ 12,000
G.S.T. = 28%
G.S.T. amount = 28% of ₹ 12,000
=
= 28 × 120
= ₹ 3360.
Total amount = ₹ 12,000 + ₹ 3360 = ₹ 15,360.
For MP4 player,
M.P. = ₹ 5,000
G.S.T. = 18%
G.S.T. amount = 18% of ₹ 5,000
=
= 18 × 50
= ₹ 900.
Total amount = ₹ 5,000 + ₹ 900 = ₹ 5900.
Total bill = ₹ 15,360 + ₹ 5,900 = ₹ 21,260.
Hence, total bill = ₹ 21,260.
Answer:
(a) We know that,
Angle between the radius and tangent at the point of contact is 90°.
∴ ∠PBA = ∠PBQ = 90°
In △ PBQ,
By angle sum property of triangle,
⇒ ∠PBQ + ∠BQP + ∠QPB = 180°
⇒ 90° + 55° + ∠QPB = 180°
⇒ ∠QPB = 180° - 90° - 55° = 35°.
From figure,
⇒ ∠SPB = ∠QPB = 35°
We know that,
Angles in same segment are equal.
⇒ ∠SRB (x°) = ∠SPB = 35°
⇒ x° = 35°.
We know that,
The angle subtended by an arc of a circle at its center is twice the angle it subtends anywhere on the circle's circumference.
∴ ∠SOB = 2∠SRB
⇒ y° = 2x° = 2 × 35° = 70°.
From figure,
⇒ z° = x° = 35° (Angles in alternate segment are equal)
Hence, x° = 35°, y° = 70° and z° = 35°.
(b) From figure,
⇒ OB = OR (Radius of the same circle)
⇒ ∠OBR = ∠ORB (Angles opposite to equal sides are equal)
⇒ ∠OBR = x° = 35°
∴ ∠OBR = ∠OPS
The above angles are alternate angles.
∴ RB // PS.
Hence, proved that RB // PS.
Answer:
(a) Let the three positive numbers be .
Given,
Product of the numbers is 3375.
(b) Given,
Result of the product of first and second number added to the product of second and third number is 750.
Let r =
Numbers :
=
= 45, 15, 5.
Let r = 3
Numbers :
=
= 5, 15, 45.
Hence, numbers are 5, 15 and 45 or 45, 15 and 5.
Answer:
Steps of construction :
Draw a histogram of the given distribution.
Inside the highest rectangle, which represents the maximum frequency (or modal class), draw two lines AC and BD diagonally from the upper corners C and D of adjacent rectangles.
Through the point K (the point of intersection of diagonals AC and BD), draw KL perpendicular to the horizontal axis.
The value of point L on the horizontal axis represents the value of mode.

From graph,
L = 59 years
Hence, required mode = 59 years.
A tent is in the shape of a cylinder surmounted by a conical top. If height and radius of the cylindrical part are 7 m each and the total height of the tent is 14 m. Find the :
(a) quantity of air contained inside the tent.
(b) radius of a sphere whose volume is equal to the quantity of air inside the tent.
Use
Answer:
(a) From figure,
Radius of cylindrical part = Radius of conical part = r = 7 m
Height of cylindrical part (H) = 7 m
Height of conical part (h) = 14 - 7 = 7 m.

Quantity of air inside the tent = Volume of cylindrical part + Volume of conical part
Hence, the quantity of air inside the tent = 1437.33 m3.
(b) Let radius of required sphere be R m.
According to question,
Volume of sphere = Quantity of air inside the tent
Hence, radius of sphere = 7 m.
The line segment joining A(2, -3) and B(-3, 2) is intercepted by the x-axis at the point M and the y-axis at the point N. PQ is perpendicular to AB at R and meets the y-axis at a distance of 6 units form the origin O, as shown in the diagram, at S. Find the :
(a) coordinates of M and N.
(b) coordinates of S
(c) slope of AB.
(d) equation of line PQ.

Answer:
(a) From figure,
Coordinates of M = (-1, 0) and coordinates of N = (0, -1).
(b) From figure,
Coordinates of S = (0, 6).
(c) By formula,
Slope =
Slope of AB = = -1.
Hence, slope of AB = -1.
(d) We know that,
Product of slope of perpendicular lines = -1.
∴ Slope of AB × Slope of PQ = -1
⇒ -1 × Slope of PQ = -1
⇒ Slope of PQ = = 1.
Since, PQ passes through point S.
By point-slope form,
Equation of line : y - y1 = m(x - x1)
⇒ y - 6 = 1(x - 0)
⇒ y - 6 = x
⇒ y = x + 6.
Hence, equation of line PQ is y = x + 6.
The angles of depression of two ships A and B on opposite sides of a light house of height 100 m are respectively 42° and 54°. The line joining the two ships passes through the foot of the light house.
(a) Find the distance between the two ships A and B.
(b) Give your final answer correct to the nearest whole number.
(Use mathematical tables for this question)

Answer:
Let ∠BCP = α and ∠ACP = β

From figure,
⇒ α + 54° = 90°
⇒ α = 90° - 54° = 36°.
⇒ β + 42° = 90°
⇒ β = 90° - 42° = 48°.
⇒ tan α =
⇒ tan 36° =
⇒ 0.7265 =
⇒ BP = 0.7265 × 100 = 72.65 m
⇒ tan β =
⇒ tan 48° =
⇒ 1.1106 =
⇒ AP = 1.1106 × 100 = 111.06 m
(a) From figure,
AB = AP + BP = 72.65 + 111.06 = 183.71 m
Hence, the distance between two ships = 183.71 m.
(b) On rounding off,
AB = 184 m.
Hence, the distance between two ships = 184 m.
Answer:
To prove:
3 - 2x ≥ x + >
Solving L.H.S. of the above inequation, we get :
⇒ 3 - 2x ≥ x +
⇒ 3 - 2x ≥
⇒ 3(3 - 2x) ≥ 2x + 1
⇒ 9 - 6x ≥ 2x + 1
⇒ 2x + 6x ≤ 9 - 1
⇒ 8x ≤ 8
⇒ x ≤
⇒ x ≤ 1 ............(1)
Solving R.H.S. of the above equation, we get :
⇒ x +
⇒
⇒ 5(2x + 1) > 3 × 2x
⇒ 10x + 5 > 6x
⇒ 10x - 6x > -5
⇒ 4x > -5
⇒ x > ...........(2)
From equation (1) and (2), we get :
Solution set = {x : < x ≤ 1, x ∈ R}
Representation of solution set on real number line is :

Answer:
(a) In △ BDC,
⇒ BC = CD (Equal sides)
⇒ ∠BDC = ∠DBC = 43° (Angles opposite to equal sides are equal)
From figure,
⇒ ∠ADC = ∠ADB + ∠BDC = 62° + 43° = 105°.
Hence, ∠ADC = 105°.
(b) We know that,
Opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral are supplementary.
⇒ ∠ABC + ∠ADC = 180°
⇒ ∠ABC + 105° = 180°
⇒ ∠ABC = 180° - 105° = 75°.
From figure,
⇒ ∠ABD = ∠ABC - ∠DBC = 75° - 43° = 32°.
Hence, ∠ABD = 32°.
(c) From figure,
⇒ ∠FAD = ∠ABD = 32°. (Angles in alternate segment are equal)
Hence, ∠FAD = 32°.
Answer:
(a) Given,
BD : DC = 2 : 1.

Let coordinates of D be (x, y)
By section-formula,
(x, y) =
Substituting values, we get :
Hence, coordinates of D = (4, -3).
(b) By mid-point formula,
Mid-point =
Given,
M(6, 0) is the mid-point of AD.
A = (a, b) = (8, 3).
Hence, coordinates of A = (8, 3).
(c) By formula,
Slope of line =
Slope of line BC = .
We know that,
Slope of parallel lines are equal.
Slope of line parallel to BC = .
By point-slope form,
Equation of line : y - y1 = m(x - x1)
Equation of line parallel to BC and passing through M is :
⇒ y - 0 =
⇒ y =
⇒ 4y = -3(x - 6)
⇒ 4y = -3x + 18
⇒ 3x + 4y = 18.
Hence, equation of the required line is 3x + 4y = 18.
Answer:
Let no. of people be x.
Total expense = ₹ 18,000
Expense per person = ₹
Given,
If three more people join them, then the share of each reduces by ₹ 3,000.
No, of people now = x + 3
Expense per person = ₹
According to question,
Since, no. of people cannot be negative.
∴ x = 3.
Hence, original number of people = 3.
Using ruler and compass only construct ∠ABC = 60°, AB = 6 cm and BC = 5 cm.
(a) construct the locus of all points which are equidistant from AB and BC.
(b) construct the locus of all points equidistant from A and B.
(c) mark the point which satisfies both the conditions (a) and (b) as P.
Hence, construct a circle with center P and passing through A and B.
Answer:
Steps of construction :
Draw a line segment BC = 5 cm.
Draw ∠DBC = 120°.
From DB cut off AB = 6 cm.
Draw BE the angle bisector of ∠ABC.
Draw RS, the perpendicular bisector of AB.
Mark point P, the intersection point of RS and BE.
Taking P as center and PA or PB as radius draw a circle.

(a) We know that,
The locus of points which are equidistant from two sides is the angular bisector of the angle between two sides.
Hence, required locus is BE.
(b) We know that,
The locus of points which are equidistant from two points is the perpendicular bisector of the line joining the two points.
Hence, required locus is RS.
(c) From figure,
Point P satisfies both the conditions (a) and (b).
Answer:
Substituting x = 2, in the given polynomial, we get :
⇒ 2(2)3 - 9(2)2 + 7(2) + 6
⇒ 2 × 8 - 9 × 4 + 14 + 6
⇒ 16 - 36 + 20
⇒ -20 + 20
⇒ 0.
∴ x - 2 is the factor of the given polynomial.
On dividing 2x3 - 9x2 + 7x + 6 by x - 2, we get :
∴ 2x3 - 9x2 + 7x + 6 = (x - 2)(2x2 - 5x - 3)
= (x - 2)[2x2 - 6x + x - 3]
= (x - 2)[2x(x - 3) + 1(x - 3)]
= (x - 2)(2x + 1)(x - 3).
Hence, 2x3 - 9x2 + 7x + 6 = (x - 2)(2x + 1)(x - 3).
Each of the letter of the word "HOUSEWARMING" is written on cards and put in a bag. If a card is drawn at random from the bag after shuffling, what is the probability that the letter on the card is :
(a) a vowel
(b) one of the letters of the word SEWING
(c) not a letter from the word WEAR
Answer:
Total no. of outcomes = No. of different letters in the word "HOUSEWARMING" = 12.
(a) No. of vowels in the given word = 5 (o, u, e, a, i)
∴ No. of favourable outcomes = 5
P(that the letter on card is a vowel) = .
Hence, the probability that the letter on the card is a vowel = .
(b) No. of different letters in the word SEWING that are also present in the word HOUSEWARMING = 6
∴ No. of favourable outcomes = 6
P(that the letter on card is a letter of the word SEWING)
= .
Hence, the probability that the letter on the card is a letter of the word SEWING = .
(c) No. of different letters in the word WEAR that are also present in the word HOUSEWARMING = 4
No. of letters that are not in word WEAR = 12 - 4 = 8
P(that the letter on the card is not a letter from the word)
= .
Hence, the probability that the letter on the card is not a letter of the word WEAR = .
Use graph sheet for this question. Tek 2 cm = 1 unit along the axes.
(a) Plot A(1, 2), B(1, 1) and C(2, 1)
(b) Reflect A, B and C about y-axis and name them as A', B' and C'.
(c) Reflect A, B, C, A', B' and C' about x-axis and name them as A'', B'', C'', A''', B''' and C''' respectively.
(d) Join A, B, C, C'', B'', A'', A''', B''', C''', C', B' , A' and A to make it a closed figure.
Answer:
Below graph shows all the required points:
