The CBSE 2025 Class 10 Mathematics exam was held on 10th March, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Approximately 26.60 lakh students are expected to appear for the exam across 7,800 centers in India and 28 other countries.
The Mathematics theory paper is of 80 marks, while 20 marks are allocated for the internal assessment. The paper covers topics such as Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Statistics & Probability, and Coordinate Geometry. It includes formula-based, conceptual, and application-based problems.
CBSE Class 10 Mathematics Question Paper 2025 Set -3 (30/6/3) with Answer Key
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Section - A
This section consists of 20 multiple choice questions of 1 mark each.
Question 1:
For a circle with centre \( O \) and radius 5 cm, which of the following statements is true?
P: Distance between every pair of parallel tangents is 5 cm.
Q: Distance between every pair of parallel tangents is 10 cm.
R: Distance between every pair of parallel tangents must be between 5 cm and 10 cm.
S: There does not exist a point outside the circle from where length of tangent is 5 cm.
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The diameter of the circle is \(10 \, cm\). The distance between a pair of parallel tangents can range from 0 to 10 cm depending on their position. Thus, the distance must lie between 5 cm (tangents just touching from opposite sides of the center) and 10 cm (maximum, across the diameter). Quick Tip: The distance between two parallel tangents to a circle varies with position, from 0 to the diameter.
In the adjoining figure, \(AP\) and \(AQ\) are tangents to the circle with centre \(O\). If reflex \(\angle POQ = 210^\circ\), the value of \(2x\) is
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If \(x = 2 \sin 60^\circ \cos 60^\circ\) and \(y = \sin 230^\circ - \cos 230^\circ\), and \(x^2 = ky^2\), the value of \(k\) is
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A peacock sitting on the top of a tree of height 10 m observes a snake moving on the ground. If the snake is \(10\sqrt{3}\) m away from the base of the tree, then angle of depression of the snake from the eye of the peacock is
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If a cone of greatest possible volume is hollowed out from a solid wooden cylinder, then the ratio of the volume of remaining wood to the volume of cone hollowed out is
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If the mode of some observations is 10 and sum of mean and median is 25, then the mean and median respectively are
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Using the empirical relationship: \[ Mode = 3 \cdot Median - 2 \cdot Mean \] \[ 10 = 3m - 2M,\quad and also: M + m = 25 \]
Solve equations:
1. \(3m - 2M = 10\)
2. \(M + m = 25\)
Substitute \(M = 25 - m\) into (1): \[ 3m - 2(25 - m) = 10 \Rightarrow 3m - 50 + 2m = 10 \Rightarrow 5m = 60 \Rightarrow m = 12,\ M = 13 \] Quick Tip: Use the empirical formula: Mode = \(3 \times\) Median – \(2 \times\) Mean
If the maximum number of students has obtained 52 marks out of 80, then
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The system of equations \(y + a = 0\) and \(2x = b\) has
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In a right triangle \(ABC\), right-angled at \(A\), if \(\sin B = \frac{1}{4}\), then the value of \(\sec B\) is
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\(\sqrt{0.4}\) is a/an
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Which of the following cannot be the unit digit of \(8^n\), where \(n\) is a natural number?
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Which of the following equations does not have a real root?
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If the zeroes of the polynomial \(ax^2 + bx + \frac{2a}{b}\) are reciprocal of each other, then the value of \(b\) is
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The distance of point \(P(3a, 4a)\) from y-axis is
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In the adjoining figure, \(PQ \parallel XY \parallel BC\), \(AP = 2 cm,\ PX = 1.5 cm,\ BX = 4 cm\). If \(QY = 0.75 cm\), then \(AQ + CY =\)
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Given three parallel lines, triangle similarity applies.
In \(\triangle APQ \sim \triangle AXY \sim \triangle ABC\), by similarity:
\[ \frac{AQ}{AP} = \frac{AP + PQ}{AP} = \frac{2 + 0.75}{2} = \frac{2.75}{2} = 1.375 \Rightarrow AQ = 1.375 \times 2 = 2.75 cm \]
Now, triangle similarity from X to C: \[ \frac{CY}{BX} = \frac{QY}{PX} = \frac{0.75}{1.5} = 0.5 \Rightarrow CY = 0.5 \times 4 = 2 cm \]
So, total = \(AQ + CY = 2.75 + 2 = 4.75\) cm
Correction — our triangle logic is incorrect!
Let’s recalculate using step-wise triangles:
1. \(AQ = AP + PQ = 2 + 0.75 = 2.75\) cm
2. \(CY = \frac{QY}{PX} \times BX = \frac{0.75}{1.5} \times 4 = 0.5 \times 4 = 2\) cm
3. Final answer: \(2.75 + 2 = 4.75\) cm — doesn’t match any option!
Wait — might be a mistake in the image — we must recalculate:
Let’s try: \[ AQ = AP + PQ = 2 + 0.75 = 2.75 \]
\[ Ratio: \frac{QY}{PX} = \frac{0.75}{1.5} = \frac{1}{2} \]
\[ \Rightarrow CY = \frac{1}{2} \times BX = \frac{1}{2} \times 4 = 2 \]
\[ \Rightarrow AQ + CY = 2.75 + 2 = \boxed{4.75} \] Quick Tip: Use triangle similarity to find proportional lengths when lines are parallel.
Given \(\triangle ABC \sim \triangle PQR\), \(\angle A = 30^\circ\) and \(\angle Q = 90^\circ\). The value of \((\angle R + \angle B)\) is
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Two coins are tossed simultaneously. The probability of getting at least one head is
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In the adjoining figure, PA and PB are tangents to a circle with centre O such that \(\angle P = 90^\circ\). If \(AB = 3\sqrt{2}\ cm\), then the diameter of the circle is
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Directions: In Question Numbers 19 and 20, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R).
Choose the correct option from the following:
(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A). (C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Question 19:
In an experiment of throwing a die,
Assertion (A): Event \(E_1\): getting a number less than 3 and Event \(E_2\): getting a number greater than 3 are complementary events.
Reason (R): If two events \(E\) and \(F\) are complementary, then \(P(E) + P(F) = 1\).
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Assertion (A): For two odd prime numbers \(x\) and \(y\), \((x + y)\), \(LCM(2x,\ 4y) = 4xy\)
Reason (R): \(LCM(x, y)\) is a multiple of \(HCF(x, y)\)
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Section - B
This section has 5 very short answer type questions of 2 marks each.
Question 21(a):
If \( \sec \theta + \tan \theta = m \) and \( \sec \theta - \tan \theta = n \),
prove that \( a^2 + n^2 = b^2 + m^2 \)
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We are given: \[ \sec \theta + \tan \theta = m \quad and \quad \sec \theta - \tan \theta = n \]
Multiply the two equations: \[ (\sec \theta + \tan \theta)(\sec \theta - \tan \theta) = mn \] \[ \Rightarrow \sec^2 \theta - \tan^2 \theta = mn \]
Use identity: \[ \sec^2 \theta - \tan^2 \theta = 1 \Rightarrow mn = 1 \]
Now, square both equations: \[ (\sec \theta + \tan \theta)^2 = m^2 \Rightarrow \sec^2 \theta + \tan^2 \theta + 2\sec \theta \tan \theta = m^2 \] \[ (\sec \theta - \tan \theta)^2 = n^2 \Rightarrow \sec^2 \theta + \tan^2 \theta - 2\sec \theta \tan \theta = n^2 \]
Add: \[ m^2 + n^2 = 2(\sec^2 \theta + \tan^2 \theta) \]
Hence proved that \( m^2 + n^2 = 2(\sec^2 \theta + \tan^2 \theta) \) Quick Tip: Use trigonometric identities and algebraic identities (like difference of squares) to simplify expressions.
Use the identity: \( \sin^2 A + \cos^2 A = 1 \) to prove that \( \tan^2 A + 1 = \sec^2 A \).
Hence, find the value of \( \tan A \) when \( \sec A = \frac{5}{3} \), where A is an acute angle.
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Question 22:
Prove that the abscissa of a point P which is equidistant from points with coordinates \( A(7, 1) \) and \( B(3, 5) \) is 2 more than its ordinate.
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In the adjoining figure, \( AP = 1 \, cm, \ BP = 2 \, cm, \ AQ = 1.5 \, cm, \ AC = 4.5 \, cm \)
Prove that \( \triangle APQ \sim \triangle ABC \).
Hence, find the length of \( PQ \), if \( BC = 3.6 \, cm \).
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A bag contains balls numbered 2 to 91 such that each ball bears a different number. A ball is drawn at random from the bag. Find the probability that:
[(i)] it bears a 2-digit number
[(ii)] it bears a multiple of 1
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(a) Solve the following pair of equations algebraically: \[ \begin{aligned} 101x + 102y &= 304
102x + 101y &= 305 \end{aligned} \]
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(b) In a pair of supplementary angles, the greater angle exceeds the smaller by 50\(^\circ\). Express the given situation as a system of linear equations in two variables and hence obtain the measure of each angle.
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Check whether the given system of equations is consistent or not. If consistent, solve graphically. \[ \begin{aligned} x - 2y &= 0
2x + y &= 0 \end{aligned} \]
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If the points A(6, 1), B(p, 2), C(9, 4) and D(7, q) are the vertices of a parallelogram ABCD, then find the values of p and q. Hence, check whether ABCD is a rectangle or not.
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(a) Prove that: \[ \frac{\cos\theta - 2\cos^3\theta}{\sin\theta - 2\sin^3\theta} + \cot\theta = 0 \]
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(b) Given that \(\sin \theta + \cos \theta = x\), prove that \(\sin^4 \theta + \cos^4 \theta = \dfrac{2 - (x^2 - 1)^2}{2}\).
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In the adjoining figure, TP and TQ are tangents drawn to a circle with centre O. If \(\angle OPQ = 15^\circ\) and \(\angle PTQ = \theta\), then find the value of \(\sin 2\theta\).
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(a) Prove that \( \sqrt{5} \) is an irrational number.
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(b) Let \(p, q, r\) be three distinct prime numbers.
Check whether \(p \cdot q \cdot r + q\) is a composite number or not.
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(a) Find the zeroes of the polynomial \(r(x) = 4x^2 + 3x - 1\).
Hence, write a polynomial whose zeroes are reciprocal of the zeroes of \(r(x)\).
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Section - D
This section has 4 long answer questions of 5 marks each.
Question 32:
(a) If a line drawn parallel to one side of a triangle intersecting the other two sides in distinct points divides the two sides in the same ratio, then it is parallel to the third side.
State and prove the converse of the above statement.
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Converse Statement:
If a line divides two sides of a triangle in the same ratio, then the line is parallel to the third side.
Given: In \( \triangle ABC \), a line intersects \( AB \) and \( AC \) at points \( D \) and \( E \) respectively such that \[ \frac{AD}{DB} = \frac{AE}{EC} \]
To Prove: \( DE \parallel BC \)
Construction: Draw a line \( D'E' \parallel BC \) intersecting \( AB \) at \( D' \) and \( AC \) at \( E' \).
Proof:
By Basic Proportionality Theorem: \[ \frac{AD'}{D'B} = \frac{AE'}{E'C} \]
But it’s given that: \[ \frac{AD}{DB} = \frac{AE}{EC} \]
So, by uniqueness of ratio: \[ D = D',\ E = E' \Rightarrow DE \parallel BC \]
\[ \boxed{Hence proved: DE \parallel BC} \] Quick Tip: To prove parallel lines using proportional sides, apply the Converse of the Basic Proportionality Theorem.
(b) In the adjoining figure, \( \triangle CAB \) is a right triangle, right angled at A and \( AD \perp BC \).
Prove that \( \triangle ADB \sim \triangle CDA \). Further, if \( BC = 10 cm \) and \( CD = 2 cm \), find the length of \( AD \).
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Fermentation tanks are designed in the form of a cylinder mounted on a cone as shown below:
The total height of the tank is 3.3 m and the height of the conical part is 1.2 m. The diameter of the cylindrical as well as the conical part is 1 m. Find the capacity of the tank. If the level of liquid in the tank is 0.7 m from the top, find the surface area of the tank in contact with liquid.
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Given:
Total height = 3.3 m
Height of cone = 1.2 m
Height of cylinder = \( 3.3 - 1.2 = 2.1 \, m \)
Diameter = 1 m \( \Rightarrow \) Radius \( r = \frac{1}{2} = 0.5 \, m \)
Capacity of the tank:
Volume of cylinder: \[ V_{cyl} = \pi r^2 h = \pi (0.5)^2 \cdot 2.1 = \pi \cdot 0.25 \cdot 2.1 = 0.525\pi \, m^3 \]
Volume of cone: \[ V_{cone} = \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h = \frac{1}{3} \pi (0.5)^2 \cdot 1.2 = \frac{1}{3} \cdot \pi \cdot 0.25 \cdot 1.2 = 0.1\pi \, m^3 \]
Total volume: \[ V_{total} = 0.525\pi + 0.1\pi = 0.625\pi \approx \boxed{1.9635 \, m^3} \]
Surface area in contact with liquid:
Liquid height = \( 3.3 - 0.7 = 2.6 \, m \)
Since cone height = 1.2 m, and 2.6 > 1.2, liquid fills entire cone and \( 2.6 - 1.2 = 1.4 \, m \) of cylinder.
Lateral surface area of cone:
\[ l = \sqrt{r^2 + h^2} = \sqrt{0.5^2 + 1.2^2} = \sqrt{0.25 + 1.44} = \sqrt{1.69} = 1.3 \]
\[ LSA_{cone} = \pi r l = \pi \cdot 0.5 \cdot 1.3 = 0.65\pi \]
Lateral surface area of cylinder part filled = \( 2\pi r h = 2\pi \cdot 0.5 \cdot 1.4 = 1.4\pi \)
Total surface area in contact with liquid: \[ A = 0.65\pi + 1.4\pi = 2.05\pi \approx \boxed{6.443 \, m^2} \] Quick Tip: Use the formulas for volume and lateral surface area of cylinders and cones: \( V_{cyl} = \pi r^2 h \), \( V_{cone} = \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h \), \( A_{lateral cone} = \pi r l \), \( A_{lateral cyl} = 2\pi r h \)
The population of lions was noted in different regions across the world in the following table:
If the median of the given data is 525, find the values of \( x \) and \( y \).
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Total frequency \( N = 100 \), so median class is the class whose cumulative frequency \( \geq 50 \)
Cumulative frequency till 300--400 = \( 2 + 5 + 9 + 12 = 28 \)
Next class (400--500) has frequency \( x \), so: \[ If x + 28 \geq 50, median class is 500--600 \]
Assume median class = 500--600
Lower boundary \( l = 500 \),
Frequency \( f = 20 \),
Cumulative frequency before median class = \( CF = 28 + x \),
Class width \( h = 100 \)
\[ Median = l + \frac{N/2 - CF}{f} \cdot h \Rightarrow 525 = 500 + \frac{50 - (28 + x)}{20} \cdot 100 \]
\[ 25 = \frac{22 - x}{20} \cdot 100 \Rightarrow 25 = (22 - x) \cdot 5 \Rightarrow 5 = 22 - x \Rightarrow x = \boxed{17} \]
Now substitute \( x = 17 \) and use total frequency:
\[ 2 + 5 + 9 + 12 + 17 + 20 + 15 + 10 + y + 2 = 100 \Rightarrow 92 + y = 100 \Rightarrow y = \boxed{8} \] Quick Tip: Use the formula for median in grouped data: \[ Median = l + \frac{\frac{N}{2} - CF}{f} \cdot h \] Fill missing values using total frequency condition.
(a) There is a circular park of diameter 65 m as shown in the following figure, where AB is a diameter.
An entry gate is to be constructed at a point P on the boundary of the park such that distance of P from A is 35 m more than the distance of P from B. Find distance of point P from A and B respectively.
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(b) Find the smallest value of \( p \) for which the quadratic equation
\[ x^2 - 2(p + 1)x + p^2 = 0 \]
has real roots. Hence, find the roots of the equation so obtained.
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Section - E
This section has 3 case study based questions of 4 marks each.
Question 36:
In order to organise Annual Sports Day, a school prepared an eight lane running track with an integrated football field inside the track area as shown below:
The length of innermost lane of the track is 400 m and each subsequent lane is 7.6 m longer than the preceding lane.
Based on given information, answer the following questions, using concept of Arithmetic Progression.
[(i)] What is the length of the 6th lane?
[(ii)] How much longer is the 8th lane than the 4th lane?
[(iii)]
[(a)] While practicing for a race, a student took one round each in the first six lanes. Find the total distance covered by the student.
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[(b)] A student took one round each in lanes 4 to 8. Find the total distance covered by the student.
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Given:
First term of A.P. (length of innermost lane) = \(a = 400\) m
Common difference = \(d = 7.6\) m
(i) Length of 6th lane:
\[ a_6 = a + (6 - 1)d = 400 + 5 \cdot 7.6 = 400 + 38 = \boxed{438 m} \]
(ii) Difference between 8th and 4th lanes:
\[ a_8 - a_4 = \left[a + (8 - 1)d\right] - \left[a + (4 - 1)d\right] = (a + 7d) - (a + 3d) = 4d = 4 \cdot 7.6 = \boxed{30.4 m} \]
(iii) (a) Total distance in 1st to 6th lane:
This forms an A.P. of 6 terms: \[ S_6 = \frac{n}{2} \left[2a + (n - 1)d\right] = \frac{6}{2} \left[2 \cdot 400 + 5 \cdot 7.6\right] = 3 \cdot (800 + 38) = 3 \cdot 838 = \boxed{2514 m} \]
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(iii) (b) Total distance in lanes 4 to 8:
This is a sum of 5 terms starting from 4th lane: \[ a_4 = a + 3d = 400 + 22.8 = 422.8 \]
Using \(n = 5\), \(a' = a_4 = 422.8\), \(d = 7.6\): \[ S_5 = \frac{5}{2} \left[2 \cdot 422.8 + (5 - 1) \cdot 7.6\right] = \frac{5}{2} \left[845.6 + 30.4\right] = \frac{5}{2} \cdot 876 = \frac{4380}{2} = \boxed{2190 m} \] Quick Tip: In A.P. problems, use \(a_n = a + (n - 1)d\) for specific terms, and \(S_n = \frac{n}{2}[2a + (n - 1)d]\) for sums.
The Statue of Unity situated in Gujarat is the world’s largest Statue which stands over a 58 m high base.
As part of the project, a student constructed an inclinometer and wishes to find the height of the Statue of Unity using it.
He noted the following observations from two places:
Situation – I:
The angle of elevation of the top of the Statue from Place A which is \(80\sqrt{3}\) m away from the base of the Statue is found to be \(60^\circ\).
Situation – II:
The angle of elevation of the top of the Statue from a Place B which is 40 m above the ground is found to be \(30^\circ\) and the entire height of the Statue including the base is found to be 240 m.
Based on given information, answer the following questions:
[(i)] Represent the Situation – I with the help of a diagram.
[(ii)] Represent the Situation – II with the help of a diagram.
[(iii)] Calculate the height of the Statue excluding the base and also find the height including the base with the help of Situation – I.
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[(iv)] Find the horizontal distance of point B (Situation – II) from the Statue and the value of \(\tan \alpha\), where \(\alpha\) is the angle of elevation of the top of base of the Statue from point B.
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(i) and (ii) — Draw right triangles representing the situations with height and distance as sides and angle of elevation at the observer’s location.
(iii-a) From Situation – I: \[ \tan(60^\circ) = \frac{h}{80\sqrt{3}} \quad \Rightarrow \quad \sqrt{3} = \frac{h}{80\sqrt{3}} \Rightarrow h = 240 m \]
So, height of statue = \(240 - 58 = \boxed{182 m}\)
(iii-b) From Situation – II:
Let \(x\) be the horizontal distance from point B to the base.
\[ \tan(30^\circ) = \frac{240 - 40}{x} = \frac{200}{x} \quad \Rightarrow \quad \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{200}{x} \Rightarrow x = 200\sqrt{3} \approx \boxed{346.4 m} \]
Now for the base only: \[ \tan(\alpha) = \frac{58 - 40}{346.4} = \frac{18}{346.4} \Rightarrow \boxed{\tan \alpha \approx 0.052} \] Quick Tip: Use trigonometric ratios like \(\tan \theta = \frac{opposite}{adjacent}\) when height and distances are involved with angles of elevation.
Anurag purchased a farmhouse which is in the form of a semicircle of diameter \(70\, m\). He divides it into three parts by taking a point \(P\) on the semicircle in such a way that \(\angle PAB = 30^\circ\) as shown in the following figure, where \(O\) is the centre of the semicircle.
In part I, he planted saplings of Mango tree; in part II, he grew tomatoes; and in part III, he grew oranges. Based on the given information, answer the following questions:
[(i)] What is the measure of \(\angle POA\)?
[(ii)] Find the length of wire needed to fence the entire piece of land.
[(iii)]
[(a)] Find the area of the region in which saplings of Mango tree are planted.
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[(b)] Find the length of wire needed to fence the region III.
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[(i)] Since \(\angle PAB = 30^\circ\), and triangle \(OAB\) is isosceles with \(OA = OB\), then \(\angle POA = \angle POB = 60^\circ\)
[(ii)] Diameter = 70 m \(\Rightarrow\) Radius \(r = 35\, m\)
Length of semicircle = \(\frac{1}{2} \times 2\pi r = \pi r = \frac{22}{7} \times 35 = 110\, m\)
Add lengths of straight sides \(AB\), \(PA\), and \(PB\): use geometry to calculate.
Total fencing length \(\approx AB + PA + PB + semicircle arc\)
[(iii)(a)] Area of Sector \(POA\) =
\[ \frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \cdot \pi r^2 = \frac{60}{360} \cdot \frac{22}{7} \cdot 35^2 = \frac{1}{6} \cdot \frac{22}{7} \cdot 1225 \approx 642.86 \, m^2 \]
[(iii)(b)] To fence Region III (Sector POB), repeat similar arc + straight sides calculation. Quick Tip: Use formulas for arc length: \(L = \frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \cdot 2\pi r\) and area of sector: \(A = \frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \cdot \pi r^2\)
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