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2. A bag contains counters, of which ten are coloured blue and Y are coloured yellow. Two
yellow counters and some more blue counters are then added to the bag. The proportion of
yellow counters in the bag remains unchanged before and after the additional counters are
placed into the bag. Find all possible values of Y?
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2. In a right- angled triangle with perimeter 5, the length of the shortest altitude is 1 units.
What is the length of the hypotenuse of this triangle?
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Let the sides be a,b and c where c is the hypotenuse. The shortest altitude is the one which
is dropped on the hypotenuse.
So, a + b + c = 5, c2 = a2 + b2
Also, area of the triangle = ½ ab = ½ c*1 Or c = ab
Solving these equations we get c = 25/12
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PQRS is a square with an area of 240 units. A, B, C and D are sides on the
given square such that PA = QB = RC = SD. Also given that PA = 3AQ,
then what is the area of the shaded region?
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A. 75 B. 60 C. 55 D. 80
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Option (A)
Given PA = QB = RC = SD and PA = 3AQ,
If AQ = x, PA = 3x
Using Pythagoras theorem
DA2 = 9x2 + x2
DA = √10x
Similarly, AB = BC = CD = √10x
Therefore, ABCD is a square
We also know that area of PQRS = 240 = 16x2
x2 = 15
Area of square ABCD = 10 x2 = 150
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Area of shaded region = ∗ 150 = 75
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PA is the tangent to the circle with centre O while PC bisects the angle APB.
What is the measure of angle ACP?
A 300 B. 450 C. 600 D. 750
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Option (B)
OA = OB = radius
∠𝐶𝐴𝑂 = ∠𝑂𝐵𝐴 = 𝜃
∠𝐴𝑂𝑃 = 2𝜃
∠𝑂𝐴𝑃 = 90°
Therefore, ∠𝐴𝑃𝑂 = 90 − 2𝜃
∠𝐶𝑃𝑂 = 45 − 2𝜃
Hence, ∠𝑂𝑀𝑃 = 135 − 𝜃
∠𝑂𝑀𝑃 = ∠𝐶𝑀𝐴 = 135 − 𝜃 [Vertically opposite angles]
∠𝐴𝐶𝑀 + ∠𝐶𝑀𝐴 + ∠𝑀𝐴𝐶 = 180
∠𝐴𝐶𝑀 + 135 − 𝜃 + 𝜃 = 180
∠𝐴𝐶𝑀 = 45
11.In the figure shown below, there are two squares with sides 4 and 5 cm while
a triangle with area 8 cm2 and a shaded parallelogram. What is the area of the
parallelogram?
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A. 15 cm2 B. 16 cm2 C. 18cm2 D. 20 cm2
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Option (B)
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Area of triangle ABC = sin 𝜃 4 ∗ 5 = 8
2
4
sin 𝜃 =
5
Area of Parallelogram = 𝑎𝑏 sin(180 − 𝜃) = 𝑎𝑏 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃 = 16
12. In the given figure XY is the diameter of the smaller circle and S which is
the center of the larger circle lies on the smaller circle. If the radius of the larger
circle is 2 units, then what is the area of the shaded region?
A. 8 B. 10 C. 4 D. 2
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Let the radius of small circle = x
SY = r
OS = OY = radius of small circle = x
𝑟
𝑥=
√2
∠𝑌𝑂𝑆 = 90
∠𝑂𝑌𝑆 = ∠𝑂𝑆𝑌 = 45
Therefore, ∠𝑌𝑆𝑋 = 90
Area of segment YX = Area of Sector YX – area of triangle SXY
90 1 𝜋𝑟 2 𝑟2
𝜋𝑟 2 − 𝑟 2 sin 90 = −
360 2 4 2
Area of shaded region = area of semi-circle of radius x – area of segment YX
𝜋𝑥 2 𝜋𝑟 2 𝑟2
= −( − )
2 4 2
𝜋𝑟 2 𝜋𝑟 2 𝑟2
− +
4 4 2
𝑟2
=
2
We know that r = 2
Therefore, the required area = 2
13. In the figure shown the bigger triangle is an equilateral triangle with 36
smaller equilateral triangles with area 2 cm2 each. What is area of triangle
ABC?
A. 22 𝑐𝑚2 B. 52 𝑐𝑚2 C. 20 𝑐𝑚2 D. 72 𝑐𝑚2
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Let the larger triangle be ∆ 𝑃𝑄𝑅
∆ 𝑃𝑄𝑅 is an equilateral triangle formed by using 36 smaller equilateral
triangles and area of each smaller triangle is 2 𝑐𝑚2 .
Total area of ∆ 𝑃𝑄𝑅 = 2* 36 = 72 𝑐𝑚2
Let the side of each smaller triangle be a.
Then, PQ = RQ= PR = 6a
Now in ∆ 𝑃𝑄𝑅
𝑎𝑟 (∆ 𝐵𝐶𝑄) 2𝑎 3𝑎
= ∗
𝑎𝑟 (∆ 𝑃𝑄𝑅) 6𝑎 6𝑎
∆ 𝑃𝑄𝑅 = 72 𝑐𝑚2
Hence area of ∆ 𝐵𝐶𝑄 = 12𝑐𝑚2
Similarly,
𝑎𝑟 (∆ 𝐴𝑃𝐶) 5𝑎 3𝑎
= ∗
𝑎𝑟 (∆ 𝑃𝑄𝑅) 6𝑎 6𝑎
𝑎𝑟 (∆ 𝐴𝑃𝐶) = 30 𝑐𝑚2
𝑎𝑟 (∆𝑅𝐴𝐵) 1𝑎 4𝑎
= ∗
𝑎𝑟 (∆ 𝑃𝑄𝑅) 6𝑎 6𝑎
𝑎𝑟 (∆𝑅𝐴𝐵) = 8 𝑐𝑚2
𝑎𝑟 (∆𝐴𝐵𝐶) = 72 − ( 8 + 12 + 30 )𝑐𝑚2
𝑎𝑟 (∆𝐴𝐵𝐶) = 22 𝑐𝑚2
14. As shown in the figure, lines are drawn parallel to the bases and divide each
of the other two sides of the triangle into 10 equal segments. What percentage
of the area of the triangle is grey?
A. 41.75 % B. 42.5% C. 45% D. 46% E. 47.5%
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Option (C)
Length of PA :PD= 1:2 (Basic proportionality theorem)
We know that the ratio of the area of two similar triangles is equal to the square
of the ratio of their sides.
Using Similarity,
𝑎𝑟 (∆ 𝐴𝑃𝐵) 𝑎 2
=( )
𝑎𝑟 (∆ 𝐷𝑃𝐶) 2𝑎
𝐿𝑒𝑡 𝑎𝑟 (∆ 𝐴𝑃𝐵) = a
𝑎𝑟 𝐴𝐵𝐷𝐶 = 4𝑎 − 𝑎 = 3𝑎
Similarly, the area of the second shaded region can be determined.
Let us denote the shaded region by S1, S2 …
And the Non shaded region as N1, N2, N3…
Now S1 the smallest triangle which is a.
S1= a, S2 = 5a, S3 = 9a, S4 = 13a, S5 = 17a
N1 = 3a, N2 = 7a, N3 = 11a, N4 = 15a, N5 = 19 a
Area of the shaded region is = a + 5a + 9a + 13a + 17a
Total area of the triangle = 100 a
% of the shaded region is = 45
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Triangle PQR is a right angled triangle at P and has PQ =2 and PR = 2√3.
Altitude PL intersects median RM at F what is the length of PF?
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√3 3√3 4 √3 5√3
A. B. C. D.
2 7 7 9
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Option (C)
Since PQ = 2 and M is the mid-point of PQ, PM = MQ = ½ (2) = 1
Since Δ 𝑃𝑄𝑅 𝑖𝑠 𝑟𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑡 𝑃, 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛𝑏𝑦 𝑝𝑦𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑔𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑚,
2
RQ = √𝑃𝑄2 + 𝑃𝑅 2 = √22 + 2√3 = 4
Now Δ 𝑅𝐿𝑃 𝑖𝑠 𝑠𝑖𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑎𝑟 𝑡𝑜 Δ 𝑅𝑃𝑄
𝑃𝐿 𝑅𝑃 𝑄𝑃∗𝑅𝑃 2(2√3)
Therefore, = 𝑜𝑟 𝑃𝐿 = = = √3
𝑄𝑃 𝑅𝑄 𝑅𝑄 4
Similarly, RLP ̴ PRQ
𝑅𝐿 𝑅𝑃 (2√3∗2√3)
= or RL = =3
𝑅𝑃 𝑅𝑄 4
Therefore, LQ = 4-3 = 1 and PF = PL – FL = √3 − 𝐹𝐿
Need to determine FL.
Drop a perpendicular from M to X on RQ.
Then ∆ 𝑀𝑋𝑄 𝑖𝑠 𝑠𝑖𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑎𝑟 𝑡𝑜 ∆𝑃𝐿𝑄,
Since these triangles are each right angled and they share a common angle Q.
Since MQ= ½ PQ, then the corresponding sides of
∆𝑀𝑋𝑄 𝑎𝑟𝑒 ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑓 𝑎𝑠 𝑙𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑜𝑓 ∆𝑃𝐿𝑄.
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Therefore, QX= ½ QL = ½ (1) = 1/2, MX =1/2 PL = √3/2
QX = ½ RX= RQ – QX = 4 - ½ = 7/2
∆𝑅𝐿𝐹 𝑖𝑠 𝑠𝑖𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑎𝑟 𝑡𝑜 ∆𝑅𝑋𝑀( 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑦 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ 𝑟𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑎 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑒 𝑎𝑡 𝑅)
𝐹𝐿 𝑅𝐿
Therefore, =
𝑀𝑋 𝑅𝑋
3√3
FL =
7
3√3) 4√3
PF = √3 − =
7 7
16.The two semicircles are drawn as shown in the figure. Chord CD is of length
8 units is parallel to the diameter AB of the bigger semicircle and touches the
smaller semicircle. The, what is the area of the shaded region?
A. 10 𝜋 B. 8 𝜋 C. 12 𝜋 D. 16 𝜋
Sol:
Option (B)
Let O be the center of the smaller triangle and M be the center of larger circle.
Now, OP = MN = r
MB = MD = R
Given, CD is 8 cm
Now, M is perpendicular to chord CD. Hence ND = 4
Using Pythagoras theorem in ∆ MND
𝑅 2 = 𝑟 2 + 42
𝑅 2 - 𝑟 2 = 42
1
Area of shaded region is (𝑅2 - 𝑟 2 ) 𝜋
2
= 8 𝜋 ANS
17. A square with a total area of 125 cm2 is divided into five parts as shown-
four squares and an L shaped figure each having equal area. Then, what is the
length of the shortest side of the L-shaped figure?
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1cm B. 1.2 cm C. 5√5-10 D. 3(5 -1) cm
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Option (C)
Let the length of EB= 2x
Then AE = 5√5 − 2𝑥
Now it is given that the area of ABCD divide into five equal parts
So, the area of L shape figure would be = 25
And L shape figure would be equal to the area of AEGF and area of GHDC
So, the area of AEGF+ GHDC = 25
2𝑥(5√5 − 2𝑥) + 5√5(5√5 − 2𝑥) = 25
By solving above equation we get the value of x
i.e. x=5
So, the length of shortest side of L shape figure (AE) would be 5√5 - 10
18. If a and b are the perpendicular sides of a right angled triangle. If d1 is the
diameter of the incircle and d2 is the diameter of the circumcircle of this
triangle, then what is the value of d1 + d2 ?
A. (a+b) B. 2(a+b) C. ½ (a+b) D. √𝑎𝑏
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Option (a)
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To find the radius of smaller circle, we have to use this formula
𝑎+𝑏−𝑐
r=
2
ℎ𝑦𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑠𝑒
and circumradius of right-angle triangle=
2
Therefore, 2r=d
d1 = a + b - √𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 ….(i)
d2 = √(𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 ) (Pythagoras theorem) ….(ii)
Now adding equation (i) and (ii)
we get get of d1 + d2 = a+b
19. In the given figure a square and an equilateral triangle are drawn. If the area
of the square is 144 units, then what is the perimeter of the equilateral triangle?
A) 12(3 + √3 ) B) 4(1 + √3 ) C) 4(1 + √2 ) D) 4(2 + √3 )
Sol:
Option (A)
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It is given that Triangle ABC is equilateral triangle
So, angle ABC would be 60 degree and angle DEC would be 90 degree
Now it is given that the area of square is 144, then the side of square would be
12
SO we get the value of EC=12
Now, triangle DBE is 60,30,90 triangle
we have the value of EC =12,
12
So, we get the value of BE =
√3
12
So, the side of equilateral triangle BC= 12+ = 4(3 + √3 )
√3
Perimeter of the equilateral triangle = 12(3 + 3)
20. A trapezium with bases of length 12 inches and 18 inches and height of 8
inches is revolved around the longer base to form a three dimensional figure.
Then, what is the volume of the figure so formed?
A. 386𝜋 B. 768 𝜋 C. 748 𝜋 D. 400𝜋
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Let ABCD be the original Trapezium, which is rotated along the side DC.
Forming two cone and one cylinder.
Where radius of the cone is 8 cm and let the height be x cm.
Also, radius of the 2nd cone is 8cm and height would be 6- x cm.
Also
1
Volume of cone = 𝜋 𝑟 2 ℎ
3
1 1
Volume of 2 cones = 𝜋 82 𝑥 + 𝜋 82 (6 − 𝑥)
3 3
1
Volume of cones = 𝜋 82 ( 𝑥 + 6 − 𝑥)
3
1 2
Volume = 𝜋 8 (6) = 128 𝜋
3
Now, radius of cylinder would be 8 cm and the height would be 12 cm.
Volume of cylinder = 𝜋 𝑟 2 ℎ
= 𝜋 82 12
= 768 𝜋
Total Volume of the solid formed = 896 𝜋
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