Solution

TEST -1
Class 10 - Mathematics
Section A
1.
(d) 60
Explanation:
Multiples of 4 lie between 10 and 250 are
12, 16, ..., 248
Here a = 12, d = 16 - 12 = 4 and an = 248
∴ an = a + (n - 1)d

⇒ 248 = 12 + (n - 1) × (4)

⇒ 236 = (n - 1) × 4

⇒
236

4
=n-1
⇒ n - 1 = 59
⇒ n = 60
2.
(b) 1
Explanation:
We have, (cosecθ − sin θ)(sec θ − cos θ)(tan θ + cot θ)
1 1 sin θ cos θ
= ( − sin θ) ( − cos θ) ( + )
sin θ cos θ cos θ sin θ

2 2 2 2
1−sin θ 1−cos θ sin θ+cos θ
= × ×
sin θ cos θ sin θ cos θ

2 2
cos θ sin θ 1
= × ×
sin θ cos θ sin θ cos θ

2 2
sin θ cos θ
= 2
= 1
2
sin θ cos θ

3.
(d) an irrational number
Explanation:
If possible let a√b be rational.
Then a√b = where p and q are non-zero integers, having no common factor other than 1.
p
,
q

Now, a√b =
p

... (i)
p
⇒ √b =
aq

But, p and aq are both rational and aq ≠ 0

is rational.
p
∵
aq

Therefore, from eq. (i), it follows that √b is rational.

The contradiction arises by assuming that a√b is rational.
Hence, a√b is irrational.
4.
(b) ±6
 Explanation:
For equal roots
D=0
b2 - 4ac = 0
2
(-k) - 4(3)(3) = 0
2
k - 36 = 0
2
k = 36
k = ±6
5.
(d) more than 3
Explanation:
The number polynomials having zeroes as –2 and 5 is more than 3. If ‘S’ is the sum and ‘P’
is the product of the zeroes then the corresponding family of quadratic polynomial is given
by p (x) = k (x − Sx + P)where k is any real number. Therefore putting different values of k,
2

we can make more than 3 numbers of polynomials.

6. (a) 77
Explanation:
Series after the insertion of terms between 5 and 95 is 5, a1, a2, a3, a4, 95.
Now, 95 = 5 + 5d ⇒ 90 = 5d ⇒ d = 18
∴ a4 = 5 + 4 × 18 = 77

7.
(c) − 1

Explanation:
2 o 2 o
(3 sin 30 - 4 cos 60 )
2 2
1 1
⇒ 3 × ( ) − 4 × ( )
2 2

1
⇒ −
4

8.
(c) 17 × 500
Explanation:
850 = 2 × 5 × 5 × 17
500 = 2 × 2 × 5 × 5 × 5
LCM (850, 500) = 2 × 2 × 5 × 5 × 5 × 17 = 17 × 500
9.
(c) 4
Explanation:
For a quadratic equation to be a perfect square
D=0
2
b - 4ac = 0
(4)2 - 4(1)(λ) = 0
16 - 4λ = 0
 16 = 4λ
λ = 4

10.
(c) 2
Explanation:
If x = α is a zero of a polynomial then x - α is a factor of f(x)
2
Since 3 is the zero of the polynomial f(x) = x - 5x + 4
Therefore, x - 3 is a factor of f(x)
2
Now, we divide f(x) = x - 5x + 4 by x - 3 we get

Therefore we should add 2 to the given polynomial.

11.
(b) -504
Explanation:
Sn = × [2a + (n - 1)d]
n

a = 16, d = -4, and n = 21.

Sn = 21

2
× [2(16) + (21 - 1)(-4)]
= 21

2
× [32 + 20×(-4)]
= 21

2
× [32 - 80]
= 21

2
× (-48)
Now, calculate the product:
= -21 × 24
= - 504
So, the sum of the first 21 terms of the given A.P. is -504.
12.
(b) 1
Explanation:
√3
sin α =
2

∘
sin α = sin 60

∘
α = 60

similarly
√3
cos β =
2

∘
cos β = cos 30

∘
β = 30

Now
 Tan α ⋅ Tan β

∘ ∘
= Tan 60 ⋅ Tan 30

– 1
= √3 ×
√3

=1
13. (a) 500
Explanation:
It is given that the LCM of two numbers is 1200 .
We know that the HCF of two numbers is always the factor of LCM.
500 is not the factor of 1200.
So this cannot be the HCF.
14. (a) 2
Explanation:
Here, ax2 + ax + 2 = 0….. (1)
2
x + x + b = 0….. (2)
Putting the value of x = 1 in equation (2) we get
12 + 1 + b = 0
2+b=0
b = −2
Now, putting the value of x = 1 in equation (1) we get
a+a+2=0
2a+2=0
−2
a =
2

=-1
Then,
ab = (−1) × (−2) = 2
15.
(b) infinite
Explanation:
infinite
16. (a) 128
Explanation:
Three digits numbers divisible by 7 are 105, 112, 119, ..., 994
Here, a = 105, d = 112 - 105 = 7, an = 994
∴an = a + (n - 1)d
⇒ 994 = 105 + (n - 1) × 7

⇒ 994 - 105 = (n - 1) × 7
⇒ 889 = (n - 1) × 7
⇒
889

7
=n-1
⇒ n - 1 = 127
 ⇒ n = 127 + 1
n = 128
17. (a) 12

13

Explanation:
5 tan θ = 12

12
tan θ =
5

P
tan θ =
B

P = 12k, B = 5k
By Pythagoras theorem,
2 2 2
(12k) + (5k) = H

2 2 2
144k + 25k = H

2 2
169k = H

H = 13k
Now,
P 12K
sin θ = =
H 13K

12
sin θ =
13

18.
(c) 120
Explanation:
Least positive integer divisible by 20 and 24 is
LCM of (20, 24).
2
20 = 2 × 5
24 = 23 × 3
∴ LCM (20, 24) = 23 × 3 × 5 = 120
Thus 120 is divisible by 20 and 24.
19. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
Assertion 2x2 - 3x + 5 = 0
−b
α + β =
a

=
−(−3)
3
=
2 2

and αβ = a
c
=
5

20.
(b) Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation
for assertion.
Explanation:
Let α, α
1
= be the zeros of p(x), then
1 4k
α ⋅ = 2
α
k +4

1= 4k
2
k +4

k2 - 4k + 4 = 0
2
 (k - 2)2 = 0
k=2
Assertion is true Since, Reason is not correct for Assertion.
Section B
21. Let the first term of the A.P. be 'a'.
and the common difference be 'd'.
19th term of the A.P., t19 = a + (19 - 1)d = a + 18d
6th term of the A.P., t6 = a + (6 - 1)d = a + 5d
th
9 term of the A.P., t9 = a + (9 - 1)d = a + 8d
t19 = 3t6
⇒ a + 18d = 3(a + 5d)
⇒ a + 18d = 3a + 15d

⇒ 18d - 15d = 3a - a
⇒ 3d = 2a

3d
∴ a =
2

t9 = 19
3d
⇒ + 8d = 19
2

3d+16d
⇒ = 19
2

19d
⇒ = 19
2

⇒ d=2
⇒ a=3
t2 = 3 + (2 - 1)2 = 5
t3 = 3 + (3 - 1)2 = 7
The series will be 3, 5, 7......
OR
Let 1st term = a and common difference = d
∵a16 = 10
⇒ a + 15d = 10 ..(i)

Now, S31 = 31

2
(2a + 30d)
= 31

2
× 2(a + 15d)
= 31(10) ..(using (i))
= 310
22. (csc A − sin A)(sec A − cos A)(tan A + cot A) = 1
1 1 1
= ( − sin A) ( − cos A) ( + cot A)
sin A cos A cot A

2 2 2
1−sin A 1−cos A 1+cot A
= ( )( )( )
sin A cos A cot A

2 2 2
cos A sin A cosec A
= ⋅ ⋅
sin A cos A cot A

2
cos ec A
= sin A ⋅ cos A
cot A
 1 sin A
= sin A ⋅ cos A ⋅ 2
⋅
sin A cos A

= 1 = R.H.S. proved.
OR
Given,
R.H.S = m2 +n2
= (a cosθ + b sinθ )2 + (a sinθ - b cosθ )2
[sin ce, m = a cos θ + b sin θ and n = a sin θ − b

cos θ]

= (a2cos2θ + b2sin2θ + 2ab cosθ sinθ ) + (a2sin2θ + b2cos2θ - 2ab sinθ cosθ )
2 2 2
[∵ (a ± b) = a + b ± 2ab]

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
= a (cos θ + sin θ ) + b (sin θ + cos θ ) = a + b = L.H.S [∵ sin 2 2
θ + cos θ = 1]

therefore, m + n 2 2
= a
2 2
+ b

Hence proved.
23. We have,
96 = 2
5
× 3 and 404 = 2 2
× 101

2
∴ HCF = 2 = 4

Now, HCF × LCM = 96 × 404

96×404 96×404
⇒ LCM = = = 96 × 101 = 9696
HCF 4

24. Let the two consecutive positive integers be x and x+1

According to the question
x2 + (x+1)2 = 365
⟹ x
2 + x2 + 2x + 1 = 365
⟹ 2x
2 + 2x - 364 = 0
2 2
⟹ 2(x + x - 182) = 0 or x + x - 182 = 0
⟹ x
2 + 14x -13x -182 = 0
⟹ x (x+14) -13 (x+14) = 0

⟹ (x-13) (x+14) = 0

Either x-13 = 0 or x + 14 = 0
⟹ x = 13, -14

Since the numbers are positive. so x = - 14 is rejected.

Hence the required consecutive positive integers are 13, 13+1 =14.
–
25. Let One zero(α)=√5
–
Product of zeroes (αβ)=-2√5
So β== −
2 √5
= −2
√5

Quadratic polynomial
2
p(x) = x - (α+β)x + αβ
2 – –
= x - (-2 + √5)x + (-2√5)
2 – –
= x + (2 - √5)x - 2√5
Section C
26. Let a be the first term and d be the common difference of the given A.P.
a10 = 52 and, a16 = 82
⇒ a + (10 − 1)d = 52 and, a + (16 − 1)d = 82

⇒ a + 9d = 52 ....... (i) and, a + 15d = 82 ........(ii)

Subtracting equation (ii) from equation (i), we get

−6d = −30

⇒ d = 5

Putting d = 5 in (i),
a + 45 = 52

⇒ a = 7

∴ a32 = a + (32 − 1)d = 7 + 31 × 5 = 162

an = a + (n − 1)d = 7 + (n − 1) × 5 = 5n + 2

Hence, a32 = 162 and an = 5n + 2

OR
Savings of Resham in a year = ₹450 + ₹470 + ₹490 +..........
This forms an A.P. with a = 450, d = 20 and n = 12
Now, Sn = [2a + (n − 1)d]
n

12
⇒ S12 = [2 × 450 + 11 × 20]
2

= 6[900 + 220]
= 6(1120)
= 6720
Thus, Resham saved ₹6720 in 12 months.
Since amount required for admission is less than the saving, Resham would be able to send
her daughter to the school next year.

27.

Given cos θ = 12

13
=
BC

AC

Let BC = 12K
and, AC = 13K
In ΔABC , By Pythagoras theorem
AB2 + BC2 = AC2
AB2 + (12K)2 = (13K)2
AB2 + 144K2 = 169K2
AB2 = 169K - 144K2 = 25K2
−−−−−
AB = √25K 2 = 5K
 AB 5K 5
∴ sin θ = = =
AC 13K 13

AB 5K 5
tan θ = = =
BC 12K 12

∴ LH S = sin θ(1 − tan θ)

5 5
= (1 − )
13 12

5 12−5
= ( )
13 12

5 7
= ×
13 12

35
= = RH S
156

28. P (x) = x (8x 3

+ 27)

= x(2x + 3) (4x
2
− 6x + 9) Using identity a 3 3
+ b
2
= (a + b) (a
2
+ b − ab)

2 2
Q(x) = 2x (2x + 6x + 3x + 9)

2
= 2 × x [2x(x + 3) + 3(x + 3)]

2
= 2 × x × (x + 3)(2x + 3)

Common on factors: x, (2x + 3)

Uncommon on factors: (4x 2
− 6x + 9) and 2, x, (x + 3)
∴ LCM of P (x) and Q(x) = 2

2 2
× x (x + 3)(2x + 3) (4x − 6x + 9)

29. Let the bookseller bought total 'x' books for ₹ 1760
Hence, cost of one book = ₹ 1760

If he had bought 4 more books i.e. total (x + 4) books for ₹ 1760

⇒ cost of (x + 4) books = ₹ 1760.
∴ cost of one book = ₹ 1760

(x+4)

According to the question ;

1760

x
−
1760

(x+4)
= 22 (Since, new price is ₹ 22 less than the old price)
(x+4)−x
1 1 22 1
⇒ − = ⇒ =
x (x+4) 1760 x(x+4) 80

2
⇒ 2
(x +4x)
4
x + 4x = 320
=
80
1
⇒

⇒ x2 + 4x - 320 = 0 ⇒ x2 + 20x - 16x - 320 = 0

⇒ x(x + 20) - 16(x + 20) = 0 ⇒ (x + 20) (x - 16) = 0
⇒ x + 20 = 0 or x - 16 = 0 ⇒ x = -20 or x = 16
⇒ x = 16 [∵ number of books cannot be negative]
Hence, the bookseller bought 16 books.
30. Given polynomial is
2
f(x) = x - 2x + 3
Compare with ax2 + bx + c, we get
a = 1 , b = -2 and c = 3
Sum of the zeroes =α + β = − b

a
= −
−2

1
= 2

Product of the zeroes = αβ = c

a
=
3

1
= 3
 i. Sum of the zeroes of new polynomial = (α + 2) + (β + 2)
= α+β+4
=2+4=6
Product of the zeroes of new polynomial = (α + 2)(β + 2)
= αβ + 2α + 2β + 4
= αβ + 2(α + β) + 4
= 3 + 2(2) + 4
= 11
So, quadratic polynomial is: x2 - (sum of the zeroes)x + (product of the zeroes)
2
= x - 6x + 11
Hence, the required quadratic polynomial is f(x) = (x2 - 6x + 11)
ii. Sum of the zeroes of new polynomial = α−1 β−1
+
α+1 β+1

(α−1)(β+1)+(β−1)(α+1)
=
(α+1)(β+1)

αβ+α−β−1+αβ+β−α−1
=
(α+1)(β+1)

αβ−1+αβ−1
=
αβ+α+ β+1

3−1+3−1
=
3+1+2

4
=
6

2
=
3

Product of the zeroes of new polynomial = α−1 β−1

×
α+1 β+1

(α−1)(β−1)
=
(α+1)(β+1)

αβ − α−β+1
=
αβ + α+β+1

αβ −(α+β)+1
=
αβ +( α+β) +1

3 − 2+1
=
3+ 2 +1

2 1
= =
6 3

So, the quadratic polynomial is, x2 - (sum of the zeroes)x + (product of the zeroes)
2 2 1
= x − x +
3 3

Thus, the required quadratic polynomial is f (x) = k (x 2

−
2

3
x +
1

3
) .
OR
∵ α and β are zeroes of given polynomial
So, x2 + 9x + 20 = 0
x2 + 4x + 5x + 20 = 0
x(x + 4) + 5(x + 4) = 0
(x + 5)(x + 4) = 0
x = -5 and x = -4
∴ α = -5 and β = -4
Now, α + 1 = -4 and β + 1 = -3
 So, product of zeroes= (-4) × (-3) = 12
Sum of zeroes = -7
Now polynomial = x2 - (sum of zeroes)x + (product of zeroes)
Polynomial = x2 + 7x + 12
31. Let their be n terms in the given AP.
First term, a = 17
Last term, l = 350
Common difference, d=9
Now, Tn = 350
⇒ a + (n-1)d = 350

⇒ 17 + (n-1) 9 = 350
⇒ (n-1)(9) = 333
⇒ n-1 = 37
⇒ n = 38
Therefore,there are 38 terms in the AP
Now, Sn = [a+l] n

⇒ S38 = 38

2
[17+350] = 19×367 = 6973.
Section D
32. LHS= ( 2
sec θ−cos θ
1
2
+
cos ec θ−sin θ
2
1
2
2
) sin θcos θ
2

1 1 2 2
= ( + ) sin θcos θ
1 1 2
2
−cos θ −sin θ
2 2
cos θ sin θ

1 1 2 2
= ( 4
+ 4
) sin θcos θ
1−cos θ 1−sin θ

cos2 θ sin2 θ

2 2
cos θ sin θ 2 2
= ( 4
+ 4
) sin θcos θ
1−cos θ 1−sin θ

2 4 2 4
cos θ(1−sin θ)+sin θ(1−cos θ)
2 2
= ( ) sin θcos θ
4 4
(1−cos θ)(1−sin θ)

2 2 2 2 2 2
cos θ(1−sin θ)(1+sin θ)+sin θ(1−cos θ)(1+cos θ)
2 2
= ( ) sin θcos θ
2 2 2 2
(1−cos θ)(1+cos θ)(1−sin θ)(1+sin θ)

2 2 2 2 2 2
cos θ⋅cos θ(1+sin θ)+sin θsin θ(1+cos θ)
2 2 2 2
= ( ) sin θcos θ [∵ sin θ + cos θ = 1]
2 2 2 2
sin θ(1+cos θ)cos θ(1+sin θ)

4 2 4 2
cos θ(1+sin θ)+sin θ(1+cos θ)
2 2
= ( ) sin θcos θ
2 2 2 2
sin θcos θ(1+cos θ)(1+sin θ)

4 2 4 2
cos θ(1+sin θ)+sin θ(1+cos θ)
= ( )
2 2
(1+cos θ)(1+sin θ)

4 4 2 4 4 2
cos θ+cos θsin θ+sin θ+sin θcos θ
= ( )
2 2
(1+cos θ)(1+sin θ)

4 4 4 2 4 2
cos θ+sin θ+cos θsin θ+sin θcos θ
= ( )
2 2
(1+cos θ)(1+sin θ)
 2
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
(cos θ+sin θ) −2cos θsin θ+cos θsin θ(cos θ+sin θ)
=
2 2
(1+cos θ)(1+sin θ)

2 2 2 2
1−2cos θsin θ+cos θsin θ×1 2 2
= [sin θ + cos θ = 1]
2 2 2 2
1+sin θ+cos θ+cos θsin θ

2 2
1−cos θsin θ
=
2 2
1+1+cos θsin θ

2 2
1−cos θsin θ
=
2 2
2+cos θsin θ

= RHS
Hence proved
OR
In right △AMB,
tan B = 3

AM 3
⇒ =
BM 4

⇒ 4AM = 3BM ⇒ BM = 4

3
AM ...(i)
In right △AMC,
tan C = AM

MC

5 AM
⇒ =
12 MC

⇒ MC = 12

5
AM ...(ii)
Now, BM + MC = BC
4

3
AM + 12

5
AM = 56
AM ( 4

3
+
12

5
) = 56
AM ( 20+36

15
) = 56
⇒ AM = 56×15

56

= 15 cm
33. Let three consecutive numbers be x, (x + 1) and (x + 2)
Let x = 6q + r 0 ≤ r < 6
∴ x = 6q, 6q + 1, 6q + 2, 6q + 3, 6q + 4, 6q + 5

product of x(x + 1)(x + 2) = 6q(6q + 1)(6q + 2)

if x = 6q then which is divisible by 6

if x = 6q + 1

= (6q + 1)(6q + 2)(6q + 3)

= 2(3q + 1).3(2q + 1)(6q + 1)

= 6(3q + 1) ⋅ (2q + 1)(6q + 1)

which is divisible by 6
if x = 6q + 2
= (6q + 2)(6q + 3)(6q + 4)

= 3(2q + 1).2(3q + 1)(6q + 4)

= 6(2q + 1) ⋅ (3q + 1)(6q + 1)

Which is divisible by 6
if x = 6q + 3
 = (6q + 3)(6q + 4)(6q + 5)

= 6(2q + 1)(3q + 2)(6q + 5)

which is divisible by 6
if x = 6q + 4

= (6q + 4)(6q + 5)(6q + 6)

= 6(6q + 4)(6q + 5)(q + 1)

which is divisible by 6
if x = 6q + 5
= (6q + 5)(6q + 6)(6q + 7)

= 6(6q + 5)(q + 1)(6q + 7)

which is divisible by 6
∴ the product of any three natural numbers is divisible by 6.

34. Let breadth of the plot =,x m

∴ length of the plot = (2x + 1) m

(2x + 1)x = 528

2x2 + x - 528 = 0
(x - 16) (2x + 33) = 0
⇒ x = 16, x = − (not possible) 33

∴ length of the plot = 33 m

Breadth of the plot = 16 m

Cost of levelling the plot = 528 × 80 = ₹ 42,240
2
35. Since α and β are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = ax + bx + c
Coefficient of x
= =
− −b
α + β
a
Coefficient of x
2

Constant term
αβ = = c

a
Coefficient of x2

We have,
2 2 2 2
α β α β α β α β
a( + ) + b( + ) = a( + ) + b( + )
β α β α β α β α

2 3 3 2 2
2 β β
α α α +β α +β
a( + ) + b( + ) = a( ) + b( )
β α β α αβ αβ

2 3

α
2 β α β (α+β) −3αβ(α+β)
a( + ) + b( + ) = a( )
β α β α αβ

2
(α+β) −2αβ
+ ( )
αβ

By substituting α + β = −b

a
and αβ = c

a
we get,
3 2
−b c −b −b c
2 ( ) −3× ( ) ( ) −2×

= a(
2 β β a a a a a
α α
a( + ) + b( + ) c
) + b( c
)
β α β α
a a

3 2
−b 3bc b 2c
2 + −

= a(
2 β β 3 2 a
2
α α a a a
a( + ) + b( + ) c
) + b( c
)
β α β α
a a
 2 3 2

= a(
2
α β α β −b +3bca a b −2ca a
a( + ) + b( + ) × ) + b( × )
β α β α a
3 c 2
a c

2 3 2
2 β β
α α −b +3abc b −2ca
a( + ) + b( + ) = a( ) + b( )
β α β α a c
2 ac

2 3 3

=
2 β β
α α −b +3abc b −2abc
a( + ) + b( + ) +
β α β α ac ac

2 2 3 3

=
α β α β −b +3abc+b −2abc
a( + ) + b( + )
β α β α ac

=
2 β β
α α 3abc−2abc
a( + ) + b( + )
β α β α ac

=
2 β β
α α abc
a( + ) + b( + )
β α β α ac

2
2 β β
α α
a( + ) + b( + ) = b
β α β α

Hence, the value of a ( is b.

2
α β α β
+ ) + b( + )
β α β α

OR
Given quadratic polynomial is
f(y) = 7y 2
−
11

3
y −
2

For zeroes of f(y), put f(y) = 0

2 11 2
⇒ 7y − y − = 0
3 3

⇒ 21y2 - 11y - 2 = 0
⇒ 21y2 - 14y + 3y - 2 = 0 (by splitting the middle term method)
⇒ 7y(3y - 2) + 1(3y - 2) = 0
⇒ (3y - 2)(7y + 1) = 0
Therefore, either 3y - 2 = 0 or 7y + 1 = 0
⇒ y =
2

3
or y = −1

Now Verification of the relations between α, β ,a, b, and c:

We have α = 2

3
, β =
−1

7
, a = 7, b = − 11

3
, c =
−2

−b
⇒ α + β =
a

11
+
2 1 3
⇒ ( ) − =
3 7 7

14−3 11 1
⇒ = ×
21 3 7

11 11
⇒ =
21 21

⇒ LHS = RHS
Hence verified.
Also, we know that α ⋅ β = c

−2

2 −1 3
⇒ ( ) × ( ) =
3 7 7

−2 −2 1
⇒ = ×
21 3 7

−2 −2
⇒ =
21 21

⇒ LHS = RHS
Hence verified.
Section E
36. i. 8 coins
ii. Money in the piggy bank day wise 5, 10, 15, 20 ...
Money after 8 days = ₹ 180
iii. a. We can have at most 120 coins.
n
[2(1) + (n − 1)1] = 120
2

2
n + n − 240 = 0

Solving for n, we get, n = 15 as n ≠ -16

∴ Number of days = 15

OR
b. Total money saved = 120 × 5 = ₹ 600
37. i. cos θ = 60

120

cos θ = 1

θ = 60
o

ii. tan 60o = √3

–

iii. tan θ = AB

BC

tan 60o = AB

60

–
√3 = AB

60

AB = 60 × 1.732
AB = 103.9 m
OR
∠ A = 90 - θ

∠ A = 90 - 60
o
∠ A = 30

tan 30o = 1

√3

38. i. The number of students in Section A is 32, and the number of students in Section B is
36.
Step 1: Find the prime factors of each number:
32 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2
36 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 3
Step 2: Identify the common and uncommon prime factors. The common ones are 2 × 2.
Step 3: Multiply the common and uncommon prime factors together to get the LCM:
LCM = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 = 288
So, the minimum number of books needed to be acquired for the class library is 288, so
they can be distributed equally among students of Section A or Section B.
ii. Step 1: Find the prime factors of each number:
32 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2
36 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 3
Step 2: Identify the common prime factors and their minimum exponent:
The common prime factors are 2 × 2.
 Step 3: Calculate the HCF by multiplying the common prime factors:
HCF = 2 × 2 = 4
So, the HCF of 32 and 36 is 4.
iii. Given number (7 × 11 × 13 × 15 + 15)
It can also be written as 15 (7 × 11 × 13 +1).
As it is a product of two composite numbers
hence it is a composite number.
OR
Given:
p = ab2
q = a2b
Take the highest power of each prime factor:
LCM = a2 × b2
So, the LCM of p and q is a2b2.