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Solution of Mathematics SSC-I (3rd Set)

The document contains the solutions to 11 mathematics questions from sections A and B of a class 10 exam paper. The questions cover topics like matrices, complex numbers, polynomials, coordinate geometry and trigonometry. Full step-by-step workings are shown for calculating determinants, inverses, solving equations, factorizing polynomials and using trigonometric concepts like Pythagoras theorem.

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Solution of Mathematics SSC-I (3rd Set)

The document contains the solutions to 11 mathematics questions from sections A and B of a class 10 exam paper. The questions cover topics like matrices, complex numbers, polynomials, coordinate geometry and trigonometry. Full step-by-step workings are shown for calculating determinants, inverses, solving equations, factorizing polynomials and using trigonometric concepts like Pythagoras theorem.

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SOLUTION QUESTION MODEL PAPER (3rd Set) SSC-I

MATHEMATICS
SECTION-A
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
B C A A A C B A C C B C A C B

SECTION-B
Question 2
1 2 1 0
(𝑖) 𝐴=[ ] 𝐼=[ ]
1 3 0 1
(a) 𝑑𝑒𝑡(𝐴) = (1)(3) − (2)(1) = 1 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
3 −2
𝐴𝑑𝑗(𝐴) = [ ] → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
−1 1
1 2 3 −2 3 − 2 −2 + 2 1 0
(b) 𝐴(𝐴𝑑𝑗𝐴) = [ ][ ]=[ ]=[ ]=𝐼 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
1 3 −1 1 3 − 3 −2 + 3 0 1
3−2 6−6
(𝐴𝑑𝑗𝐴)𝐴 = [ 3 −2] [1 2] = [ 1 0
]=[ ]=𝐼 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
−1 1 1 3 −1 + 1 −2 + 3 0 1
Hence 𝐴(𝐴𝑑𝑗𝐴) = (𝐴𝑑𝑗𝐴)𝐴

(𝑖𝑖) (𝑥 − 𝑖𝑦)(3 + 5𝑖) = −6 − 24𝑖


(3𝑥 + 5𝑦) + (5𝑥 − 3𝑦)𝑖 = −6 + 24𝑖 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

3𝑥 + 5𝑦 = −6 5𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 24 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
Multiplying equations by −5 and by 3 respectively then adding the resultant
−15𝑥 − 25𝑦 + 15𝑥 − 9𝑦 = 30 + 72 ⟹ 𝑦 = −3 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
Multiplying equations by 3 and by 5 respectively then adding the resultant
9𝑥 + 15𝑦 + 25𝑥 − 15𝑦 = −18 + 120 ⟹𝑥=3 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

(𝑖𝑖𝑖) log 4 (64)𝑛+1 = log 5 (625)𝑛−1


log 4 (4)3(𝑛+1) = log 5 (5)4(𝑛−1) → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
3(𝑛 + 1) log4 4 = 4(𝑛 − 1)log5 5 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

3(𝑛 + 1) = 4(𝑛 − 1) → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘


𝑛=7 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

1
(𝑖𝑣) = √7 + √6
𝑥
1 √7−√6
𝑥= × = √7 − √6 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
√7+√6 √7−√6
1
𝑥 + 𝑥 = (√7 + √6) + (√7 − √6) = 2√7 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
1
𝑥 − 𝑥 = (√7 + √6) − (√7 − √6) = 2√6 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

1 1
(𝑥 + 𝑥) (𝑥 − 𝑥) = (2√7)(2√6) = 4√42 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
(𝑣) 𝑃(𝑥) = 𝑥 4 − 2𝑥 3 − 11𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 − 60 𝑥 3 − 5𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 20
At 𝑥 = −3 𝑥+3 𝑥 4 − 2𝑥 3 − 11𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 − 60
𝑃(−3) = (−3)4 − 2(−3)3 − 11(−3)2 − 8(−3) − 60 = 0 ±𝑥 4 ±3𝑥 3
Thus (𝑥 + 3) is a factor of 𝑃(𝑥). → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘 −5𝑥 3 − 11𝑥2 − 8𝑥 − 60
On dividing 𝑃(𝑥) by (𝑥 + 3) ∓5𝑥 3 ∓ 15𝑥2
Other factor of 𝑃(𝑥) = (𝑥 3 − 5𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 20) 4𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 − 60
𝑃(𝑥) = (𝑥 3 − 5𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 20)(𝑥 + 3) → (02)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑠 ±4𝑥2 ± 12𝑥
𝑃(𝑥) = [𝑥 2 (𝑥 − 5) + 4(𝑥 − 5)](𝑥 + 3) −20𝑥 − 60
𝑃(𝑥) = (𝑥 − 5)(𝑥 2 + 4)(𝑥 + 3) → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘 ∓20𝑥 ∓ 60
0

(𝑣𝑖) Let 𝑃(𝑥) be the required polynomial and 𝑄(𝑥) = 𝑥2 − 5𝑥 − 14 the given polynomial with

HCF = 𝑥 − 7 and LCM = 𝑥 3 − 10𝑥 2 + 11𝑥 + 70 𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 − 10


(𝐻𝐶𝐹)(𝐿𝐶𝑀)
𝑃(𝑥) = → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝑥−7 𝑥 3 − 10𝑥 2 + 11𝑥 + 70
𝑄(𝑥)

(𝑥−7)(𝑥 3 – 10𝑥 2 + 11𝑥 + 70)


𝑃(𝑥) = (𝑥 2 −5𝑥−14)
±𝑥3 ∓ 7𝑥2

(𝑥−7)(𝑥 3 – 10𝑥 2 + 11𝑥 + 70)


𝑃(𝑥) = (𝑥−7)(𝑥+2)
→ (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘 − 3𝑥 2 + 11𝑥 + 70
(𝑥 3 – 10𝑥 2 + 11𝑥 + 70)
𝑃(𝑥) = ∓ 3𝑥 2 ± 21𝑥
(𝑥+2)

𝑃(𝑥) = 𝑥2 − 3𝑥 − 10 → (02)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑠 −10𝑥 + 70


∓10𝑥 ± 70
0
3𝑥 + 9
(𝑣𝑖𝑖) | |−9=5
2𝑥 + 1
3𝑥 + 9
| | = 14
2𝑥 + 1
3𝑥 + 9 3𝑥 + 9
= 14 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘 = −14 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
2𝑥 + 1 2𝑥 + 1
3𝑥 + 9 = 14 (2𝑥 + 1) 3𝑥 + 9 = −14 (2𝑥 + 1)
3𝑥 + 9 = 28𝑥 + 14 3𝑥 + 9 = −28𝑥 − 14
25𝑥 = −5 31𝑥 = −23
1 23
𝑥 = −5 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝑥 = − 31 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
1 23
Solution Set = {− 5 , − 31 }

2 1+𝑥 3
(𝑣𝑖𝑖𝑖) ≤ ≤
3 6 4
2 1+𝑥 1+𝑥 3
≤ ; ≤ → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
3 6 6 4
12 18
≤1+𝑥 ; 1+𝑥≤ → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
3 4
9
4−1≤𝑥 ; 𝑥≤ −1 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
2
7
3≤𝑥 ; 𝑥≤ → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
2
7
Solution Set = {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ 𝑅 ⋀ 3 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 2 }

(𝑖𝑥) 𝑥 + 2𝑦 = −4 2𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 8
1 1
𝑦 = − 2 (𝑥 + 4) 𝑦 = − 2 (𝑥 − 4)
𝑥 2 0 −2 −4 𝑥 4 2 0 −2
𝑦 −3 −2 −1 0 𝑦 0 1 2 3
→ (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

𝒚 − 𝒂𝒙𝒊𝒔

𝒙 + 𝟐𝒚 = −𝟒

𝟐𝒙 + 𝟒𝒚 = 𝟖

𝑥 − 𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑠

→ (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

→ (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

The given system of linear equations represents a pair of parallel straight lines on the graph.
Therefore 𝑆𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑆𝑒𝑡 = { }

(𝑥) 𝑃(3, 3), 𝑄(8, 3), 𝑅(3, 12)

|𝑃𝑄| = √(8 − 3)2 + (3 − 3)2 = 5 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

|𝑄𝑅| = √(3 − 8)2 + (12 − 3)2 = √106 = 10.3 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

|𝑃𝑅| = √(3 − 3)2 + (12 − 3)2 = 9 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

|𝑃𝑄| + |𝑄𝑅| = 5 + 10.3 = 15.3 ≠ |𝑃𝑅| → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

Therefore given points are not collinear.

(𝑥𝑖) Let ABCD represents a rectangular doorway 4 ft


𝐷 𝐶
By Pythagoras Theorem
2 2 2
𝑚|𝐴𝐶| = 𝑚|𝐴𝐵| + 𝑚|𝐵𝐶| → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
8 ft 8 ft
2
2 2
𝑚|𝐴𝐶| = 4 + 8 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
2
𝑚|𝐴𝐶| = 80 𝐴 𝐵
4 ft
𝑚𝐴𝐶 = √80 = 8.94 feet → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
Since 8.94𝑓𝑡 < 9𝑓𝑡, so 9 feet wide table can pass through the rectangular doorway. → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
(𝑥𝑖𝑖) Consider a parallelogram ABCD. 16cm
𝐷 𝐶
In right ∆𝐶𝐷𝐴 (by Pythagoras Theorem)
2 2 2 9cm
𝑚|𝐶𝐷| = 𝑚|𝐴𝐷| + 𝑚|𝐴𝐶| → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
2 2 2 𝐵
𝑚|𝐴𝐶| = 𝑚|𝐶𝐷| − 𝑚|𝐴𝐷| 𝐴
2
𝑚|𝐴𝐶| = 162 − 92 = 175
𝑚|𝐴𝐶| = √175 = 13.23𝑚 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
1 1 1
𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝑜𝑓 ∆𝐶𝐷𝐴 = 2 (𝑚|𝐴𝐷|)(𝑚|𝐴𝐶|) = 2 (9)(13.23) = 2 (119.07) → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷 = 2(𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝑜𝑓 ∆𝐶𝐷𝐴) = 119.07𝑚 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

(𝑥𝑖𝑖𝑖) 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 8 ⟹ 𝑦 = 8 − 𝑥 → 𝑒𝑞𝑛 − 𝐼 A

𝑚𝐵𝑋: 𝑚𝐶𝑋 = 𝑚𝐴𝐵: 𝑚𝐴𝐶 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘


𝑥: 𝑦 = 5: 4 5cm 4cm
4𝑥 = 5𝑦 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
4𝑥 = 5(8 − 𝑥) From 𝑒𝑞𝑛 − 𝐼
X
4𝑥 = 40 − 5𝑥 B 𝑥 𝑦 C
40 8cm
𝑥= 9
→ (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

Using 𝑒𝑞𝑛 − 𝐼
40 32
𝑦 =8− 9
= 9
→ (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
𝐴
(𝑥𝑖𝑣) Figure: → (0.5)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
𝑅
Given: Any point P lies inside ∠𝐴𝑂𝐵 such that 𝑃𝑄 = 𝑃𝑅, 𝑃
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ and 𝑃𝑅 ⊥ 𝑂𝐴
where 𝑃𝑄 ⊥ 𝑂𝐵 ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ . → (0.5)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

To Prove: Point P is on the bisector of ∠𝐴𝑂𝐵. → (0.5)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝑂


𝑄 𝐵
Construction: Join P to 𝑂. → (0.5)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
Proof:
Statements Reasons
In ∆𝑃𝑂𝑄 ↔ ∆𝑃𝑂𝑅
∠𝑃𝑄𝑂 ≅ ∠𝑃𝑅𝑂 Given → (0.5)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

𝑃𝑂 ≅ 𝑃𝑂 Common → (0.5)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

𝑃𝑄 ≅ 𝑃𝑅 Given → (0.5)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

∴ ∆𝑃𝑂𝑄 ≅ ∆𝑃𝑂𝑅 H.S. Postulate → (0.5)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘


Corresponding angles of congruent
Hence ∠𝑃𝑂𝑄 ≅ ∠𝑃𝑂𝑅
triangles
i.e. P is on the bisector of ∠𝐴𝑂𝐵
SECTION-C

3 4 3 7 9+8 21 + 20 17 41
Q 3. 𝐴𝐵 = [ ][ ]=[ ]=[ ] → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
2 3 2 5 6+6 14 + 15 12 29
29 −41
|𝐴𝐵| = (17)(29) − (41)(12) = 1 𝐴𝑑𝑗(𝐴𝐵) = [ ] → (0.5 + 0.5)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
−12 17
1 29 −41
(𝐴𝐵)−1 = . 𝐴𝑑𝑗(𝐴𝐵) = [ ] → (0.5 + 0.5)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
|𝐴𝐵| −12 17
|𝐵| = (3)(5) − (7)(2) = 1 5 −7
𝐴𝑑𝑗(𝐵) = [ ] → (0.5 + 0.5)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
−2 3
1 5 −7
𝐵 −1 = |𝐵| . 𝐴𝑑𝑗(𝐵) = [ ] → (0.5 + 0.5)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
−2 3
3 −4
|𝐴| = (3)(3) − (4)(2) = 1 𝐴𝑑𝑗(𝐴) = [ ] → (0.5 + 0.5)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
−2 3
1 3 −4
𝐴−1 = |𝐴| . 𝐴𝑑𝑗(𝐴) = [ ] → (0.5 + 0.5)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
−2 3
5 −7 3 −4 15 + 14 −20 − 21 29 −41
𝐵 −1 𝐴−1 =[ ][ ]=[ ]=[ ] → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
−2 3 −2 3 −6 − 6 8+9 −12 17

𝑥 1 2 𝑥+3
𝑸𝟒. − − =
𝑥 2 − 𝑥 − 2 𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 − 14 𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 + 7 𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 − 14
𝑥 2 − 𝑥 − 2 = 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 𝑥 − 2 = 𝑥(𝑥 − 2) + 1(𝑥 − 2) = (𝑥 − 2)(𝑥 + 1) → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 − 14 = 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 7𝑥 − 14 = 𝑥(𝑥 − 2) + 7(𝑥 − 2) = (𝑥 − 2)(𝑥 + 7) → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘


𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 + 7 = 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 7𝑥 + 7 = 𝑥(𝑥 + 1) + 7(𝑥 + 1) = (𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 + 7) → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 − 14 = 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 7𝑥 − 14 = 𝑥(𝑥 − 2) + 7(𝑥 − 2) = (𝑥 − 2)(𝑥 + 7) → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘


𝑥 1 2 𝑥+3
− − =
(𝑥 − 2)(𝑥 + 1) (𝑥 − 2)(𝑥 + 7) (𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 + 7) (𝑥 − 2)(𝑥 + 7)
𝑥(𝑥+7)−(𝑥+1)−2(𝑥−2) 𝑥+3
(𝑥−2)(𝑥+1)(𝑥+7)
= (𝑥−2)(𝑥+7) → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

𝑥 2 +7𝑥−𝑥−1−2𝑥+4 𝑥+3
(𝑥−2)(𝑥+1)(𝑥+7)
=( → (0.5)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
𝑥−2)(𝑥+7)

𝑥 2 +4𝑥+3 𝑥+3
(𝑥−2)(𝑥+1)(𝑥+7)
=( → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
𝑥−2)(𝑥+7)
(𝑥+1)(𝑥+3) 𝑥+3
(𝑥−2)(𝑥+1)(𝑥+7)
=( → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
𝑥−2)(𝑥+7)
𝑥+3 𝑥+3
(𝑥−2)(𝑥+7)
=( → (0.5)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
𝑥−2)(𝑥+7)
C

Q5. Figure: → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

3 2 1
A E D B

Given: A point C not lying on ⃡⃗⃗⃗⃗


𝐴𝐵 . A point D lying on ⃡⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝐴𝐵 such that 𝐶𝐷 ⊥ ⃡⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝐴𝐵 . → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

To Prove: 𝐶𝐷 is the shortest distance from C to ⃡⃗⃗⃗⃗


𝐴𝐵 . → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
Construction: Take a point E on ⃡⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝐴𝐵 . Join C to E to form a ∆𝐶𝐷𝐸. → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

Proof:
Statements Reasons
In ∆𝐶𝐷𝐸 An exterior angle of a triangle is greater than → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
𝑚∠1 > 𝑚∠3 → (𝑖) non-adjacent interior angle
𝑚∠1 = 𝑚∠2 → (𝑖𝑖) Supplement of right angle → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
𝑚∠2 > 𝑚∠3 from (𝑖) & (𝑖𝑖) → (0.5)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
𝑚∠3 < 𝑚∠2 If 𝑎 > 𝑏 then 𝑏 < 𝑎
𝑚𝐶𝐷 < 𝑚𝐶𝐸 Opposite side of smaller angle → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
But E is any point on AB
Hence 𝐶𝐷 is the shortest distance → (0.5)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
⃡⃗⃗⃗⃗
from C to 𝐴𝐵

𝐴
Q6. Figure: → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
𝑀 𝐿

𝐸 𝐷 𝑙

𝐶 𝐵

Given: In ∆ABC, line l is intersecting sides 𝐴𝐶 and 𝐴𝐵 at points E and D respectively

such that 𝐸𝐷 ∥ 𝐶𝐵. → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

To Prove: m𝐴𝐷 : m𝐷𝐵 = m𝐴𝐸 : m𝐸𝐶 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

Construction: Join B to E; C to D. Draw 𝐷𝑀 ⊥ 𝐴𝐶 and 𝐸𝐿 ⊥ 𝐴𝐵. → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘


Proof:
Statements Reasons
In triangles BED and AED, 𝐸𝐿 is the
common perpendicular.
1 1
∴ 𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝑜𝑓∆𝐵𝐸𝐷 = (𝑚𝐵𝐷)(𝑚𝐸𝐿)
2
→ (𝑖) Area of a ∆ = (base) (height) → (0.5)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
2
1 1
∴ 𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝑜𝑓 ∆𝐴𝐸𝐷 = (𝑚𝐴𝐷)(𝑚𝐸𝐿) → (𝑖𝑖) Area of a ∆ = (base) (height) → (0.5)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
2 2

𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝑜𝑓 ∆𝐵𝐸𝐷 m𝐷𝐵


⟹ 𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝑜𝑓 ∆𝐴𝐸𝐷 = m𝐴𝐷 → (𝑖𝑖𝑖) Dividing (𝑖) by (𝑖𝑖) → (0.5)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝑜𝑓 ∆𝐶𝐷𝐸 m𝐸𝐶


⟹ 𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝑜𝑓 ∆𝐴𝐷𝐸 = m𝐴𝐸 → (𝑖𝑣) similarly → (0.5)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

Areas of triangle with common base and


same altitudes are equal.
But Area of ∆𝐵𝐸𝐷 ≅ 𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝑜𝑓 ∆𝐶𝐷𝐸 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
Given that 𝐸𝐷 ∥ 𝐶𝐵. So altitudes are
equal.
m𝐷𝐵 m𝐸𝐶
= From (𝑖𝑖𝑖) and (𝑖𝑣) → (0.5)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
m𝐴𝐷 m𝐴𝐸
m𝐴𝐷 m𝐴𝐸
= On taking reciprocals → (0.5)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
m𝐷𝐵 m𝐸𝐶

𝑚𝐴𝐷 : 𝑚𝐷𝐵 = 𝑚𝐴𝐸 : 𝑚𝐸𝐶


𝐸
𝐹

Q7. (𝑎) Construction Steps


(𝑖) Construct a 4 𝑏𝑦 2 rectangle. → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
𝐴 𝑂 𝐷 𝐺
𝐻
(𝑖𝑖) Produce 𝐴𝐷 to H making 𝑚𝐷𝐻 = 𝑚𝐶𝐷.
(𝑖𝑖𝑖) Bisect 𝐴𝐻 at O. → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

(𝑖𝑣) With centre O and radius 𝑂𝐴 𝐵 𝐶


describe a semi-circle. → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘
(𝑣) Produce 𝐶𝐷 to meet the semi-circle in E.
(𝑣𝑖) On 𝐷𝐸 as a side construct a square DGFE (the required one). → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

(𝑏) 𝑚𝐷𝐺 = 𝑚𝐺𝐹 = 𝑚𝐹𝐸 = 𝑚𝐷𝐸 = 2.8𝑐𝑚 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘


2
Area of Square 𝐷𝐺𝐹𝐸 = (2.8)(2.8) = 7.84𝑐𝑚 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

(𝑐) Area of Rectangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷 = (4)(2) = 8𝑐𝑚2 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘


𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝑜𝑓 𝑆𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝐷𝐺𝐹𝐸 ≈ 𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝑜𝑓 𝑅𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑒 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷 → (01)𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

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