1️⃣ A Square and A Cube – Points to Remember

What’s a Perfect Square?

A natural number n is a perfect square if n = m², where m is a natural number. So, when a number is the square of another number, it’s called a perfect square!
Example:
9 = 3² (The square of 3 is 9)
25 = 5² (The square of 5 is 25)

Digits of a Perfect Square:

  • If a number ends in 237, or 8, it can never be a perfect square.
  • The squares of even numbers are even, and the squares of odd numbers are odd.
  • A number ending in an odd number of zeros cannot be a perfect square.

Between Two Squares:

  • Between  and (n+1)², there are exactly 2n non-perfect square numbers!

The Pythagorean Triplet Connection:

  • For any natural number n greater than 1, the numbers 2n(n² – 1), and (n² + 1) form a Pythagorean triplet. 

Square Roots

  • The square root is the opposite of squaring a number!
    Example: If you square 4, you get 16. If you take the square root of 16, you get 4.

Number of Digits in Square Numbers

If a number n has n digits, then the number of digits in its square root is:

  • n/2 if n is even.
  • (n+1)/2 if n is odd.

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Square of a Number: 

  • When you multiply a number by itself, it’s called squaring that number.
    Example:
    3 × 3 = 9 (This means 9 is the square of 3!)
    5 × 5 = 25 (This means 25 is the square of 5!)

Perfect Square: 

  • A number like 16, which can be expressed as , is called a perfect square! But remember, not every number is a perfect square. For example, 32 is not a square number. So, always check if a number is the square of another number.

Remember

All-natural numbers are not perfect squares or square numbers, 32 is not a square number. In general, if a natural number ‘m’ can be expressed as n2, where n is also a natural number, then ‘m’ is the perfect square. The numbers like 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, and 36 are called square numbers. 

Table: Square of numbers from 1 and 10. 

Properties of Square Number

Table: Let us consider the square of all natural numbers from 1 to 20. 

From the table, we conclude that:

Property 1: “The ending digits (the digits in the one’s place) of a square number is 0, 1, 4, 5, 6 or 9 only.”

[Question: 694416]

Some Interesting Patterns

  • Triangular numbers are: 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 21, etc. If we combine two consecutive triangular numbers, we get a square number.
    1 + 3 = 4, ‘4’ is a square number
    3 + 6 = 9, ‘9’ is a square number
    6 + 10 = 16, ‘16’ is a square number
    and so on.
  • 1=1
    112 = 121
    1112 = 12321
    11112 = 1234321
  • 7= 49
    672 = 4489
    6672 = 444889
    66672 = 44448889 and so on.

Cube of a number 

A natural number multiplied by itself three times gives a cube of that number, e.g.
1 × 1 × 1 = 1
2 × 2 × 2 = 8
3 × 3 × 3 = 27
4 × 4 × 4 = 64
The numbers 1, 8, 27, 64, … are called cube numbers or perfect cubes.

Perfect Cube: A number is a perfect cube if it can be expressed as n3 for some integer n.
Prime Factor Test: In the prime factorization of a perfect cube, every prime factor appears in groups of three.

Cube Root of a Number The cube root of a number is the side length of a cube whose volume is that number.
 is the inverse operation of cubing x.For example :

This means the cube root of 8 is 2. 

Prime Factorization Method: Factorize the number, group identical factors in threes, and multiply one factor from each triplet to get the cube root.

Steps to Calculate Cube Root

1. Prime Factorize the Number
Break the number down into its prime factors.

For example: Prime Factorize 8000
8000 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 5 × 5 × 5

2. Group the Factors in Threes
Arrange identical factors into sets of three.

8000 = (2 × 2 × 2) (2 × 2 × 2) (5 × 5 × 5)

3. Multiply One Factor from Each Triplet
From each group of three identical primes, take one prime and multiply them together.

8000 = (2 × 2 × 2) (2 × 2 × 2) (5 × 5 × 5) 
Picking  one prime from each triplet: 2 × 2 × 5 = 20

4. Result
The product you get in Step 3 is the cube root of the original number.

Therefore, cube root of 8000 is 

[Question: 1284091]

Properties of Perfect Cubes

(a) Property 1
If the digit in the one’s place of a number is 0, 1, 4, 5, 6 or 9, then the digit in the one’s place of its cube will also be the same digit.

(b) Property 2

If the digit in the one’s place of a number is 2, the digit in the one’s place of its cube is 8, and vice-versa.

(c) Property 3

If the digit in the one’s place of a number is 3, the digit in the one’s place of its cube is 7 and vice-versa.

Examples of Properties 1, 2 & 3

(d) Property 4 

Cubes of even natural numbers are even.

Examples of Property 4

(e) Property 5

Cubes of odd natural numbers are odd.

Examples of Property 5

(f) Property 6

Cubes of negative integers are negative.

Examples of Property 6

Some Interesting Patterns in Cubes

1. Adding consecutive odd numbers

Note that we start with [n * (n – 1) + 1] odd number.

2. Difference of two consecutive cubes:

23 – 13 = 1 + 2 * 1 * 3

33 – 23 = 1 + 3 * 2 * 3

43 – 33 = 1 + 4 * 3 * 3

53 – 43 = 1 + 5 * 4 * 3

3. Cubes and their prime factor
Each prime factor of the number appears three times in its cube.

Facts That Matter

  • If we multiply a number by itself three times, the product so obtained is called the perfect cube of that number.
  • There are only 10 perfect cubes from 1 to 1000.
  • Cubes of even numbers are even and those of odd numbers are odd.
  • The cube of a negative number is always negative.
  • If the prime factors of a number cannot be made into groups of 3, it is not a perfect cube.

[Question: 1284092]

1️⃣ A Square and A Cube – Word Problems

Q1: Is 176 a perfect square? If not, find the smallest number by which it should be multiplied to get a perfect square.

Solution: Prime factorization of 176:
176 = 2⁴ × 11.To make it a perfect square, multiply by 11.
176 × 11 = 1936, which is a perfect square.
√1936 = 44.

Q2: Is 9720 a perfect cube? If not, find the smallest number by which it should be divided to get a perfect cube.

Solution: Prime factorization of 9720:
9720 = 23 × 35 × 5 To make it a perfect cube, divide by 32 × 5 = 45
Divide 9720 by 21725 to get a perfect cube.

Q3: By what smallest number should 216 be divided so that the quotient is a perfect square? Also, find the square root of the quotient.

Solution:
Prime factorization of 216:
216 = 2³ × 3³.
To make the quotient a perfect square, divide by 2 and 3.
216 ÷ 6 =  36
√36 = 6

Q4: By what smallest number should 3600 be multiplied so that the quotient is a perfect cube? Also, find the cube root of the quotient.

Solution:
Prime factorization of 3600:
3600 = 2⁴ × 3² × 5².
To make it a perfect cube, multiply by 2² × 3 × 5 = 4 × 3 × 5 = 60.
3600 × 60 = 216000, and the cube root of 216000 is 60.

Q5: A farmer wants to plough his square field of side 150m. How much area will he have to plough?

Solution:
The area of a square field is given by the formula:
Area = (side)2
Here, the side of the square field is 150 meters.
Area = (150)= 22,500 m²
So, the farmer will have to plough 22,500 square meters.

Q6: What will be the number of unit squares on each side of a square graph paper if the total number of unit squares is 256?

Solution:
The total number of unit squares on a square graph paper is the square of the number of unit squares on each side.
Let the number of unit squares on each side be x.
So, x² = 256.
Taking the square root of both sides:
x = √256 = 16
Therefore, there are 16 unit squares on each side of the square graph paper.

Q7: If one side of a cube is 15m in length, find its volume.

Solution:
The volume of a cube is given by the formula:
Volume = side³
Here, the side length is 15 meters.
Volume = 15³  = 3375 m³
So, the volume of the cube is 3375 cubic meters.

Q8: Find the number of plants in each row if 1024 plants are arranged so that the number of plants in a row is the same as the number of rows.

Solution:
The total number of plants is 1024, and we are told that the number of plants in each row is the same as the number of rows.
Let the number of rows (and plants per row) be x.
The total number of plants is the product of the number of rows and the number of plants per row:
x × x = 1024
x² = 1024
Taking the square root of both sides:
x = √1024 = 32.
Therefore, the number of plants in each row is 32.

Q11: Difference of two perfect cubes is 189. If the cube root of the smaller of the two numbers is 3, find the cube root of the larger number.

Solution:
Let the two perfect cubes be  and , where x is the cube root of the smaller number and y is the cube root of the larger number.
We are given:
y³ – x³ = 189 and x = 3.
So, 3³ = 27.
Now, substitute into the equation:
y³ – 27 = 189
y³ = 189 + 27 = 216
So, y = ∛216 = 6.
Therefore, the cube root of the larger number is 6.

Q10: A hall has a capacity of 2704 seats. If the number of rows is equal to the number of seats in each row, then find the number of seats in each row.

Solution:
Let the number of rows and the number of seats in each row be x.
The total number of seats is given by:
x × x = 2704
x² = 2704
Taking the square root of both sides:
x = √2704 = 52.
Therefore, the number of seats in each row is 52.

6️⃣ We Distribute, Yet Things Multiply – Textbook Solutions

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Q1. Observe the multiplication grid below. Each number inside the grid is formed by multiplying two numbers. If the middle number of a 3 × 3 frame is given by the expression pq, as shown in the figure, write the expressions for the other numbers in the grid.


Ans: 

Q2. Expand the following products.
(i) (3 + u) (v – 3)
(ii) 2/3 (15 + 6a)
(iii) (10a + b) (10c + d)
(iv) (3 – x) (x – 6)
(v) (–5a + b) (c + d)
(vi) (5 + z) (y + 9)

Ans: (i) (3 + u) (v – 3)
We have, (3 + u) (v – 3)
= 3(v – 3) + u(v – 3)
= 3v – 9 + uv – 3u
= 3v – 3u + uv – 9
(ii) 2/3 (15 + 6a)
2/3 × 15 + 2/3 × 6a
= 2 × 5 + 2 × 2a
= 10 + 4a.
(iii) (10a + b) (10c + d)
= (10a + b)10c + (10 a + b)d
= 100ac + 10bc + 10ad + bd.
(iv) (3 – x) (x – 6)
= (3 – x)x – (3 – x)6
= 3x – x2 – (18 – 6x)
= 3x – x2 – 18 + 6x
= – x2 + 6x + 3x – 18
= – x2 + 9x – 18.
(v) (–5a + b) (c + d)
= (–5a + b)c + (–5a + b)d
= – 5ac + bc – 5ad + bd
= – 5ac – 5ad + bc + bd.
(vi) (5 + z) (y + 9)
= (5 + z)y + (5 + z)9
= 5y + zy + 45 + 9z
= 5y + 9z + zy + 45.

Q3. Find 3 examples where the product of two numbers remains unchanged when one of them is increased by 2 and the other is decreased by 4.
Ans: 
If the two numbers are x and y, then:
x × y = (x + 2) × (y − 4)
xy = (x + 2)y – (x + 2)4
xy = xy + 2y – (4x + 8)
xy = xy + 2y – 4x – 8
xy – xy = 2y – 4x – 8
0 = 2y – 4x – 8
4x + 8 = 2y
2(2x + 4) = 2y
y = 2x + 4.
Examples:
(i) x = 1,  y = 6 → Product = 1 × 6 = 6
Check: (1 + 2) × (6 − 4) = 3 × 2 = 6.
(ii) x = 2, y = 8→ Product = 16
Check: (2 + 2) × (8 − 4) = 4 × 4 =16.
(iii) x = 5, y =14 → Product = 5 × 14 = 70
Check: (5 + 2) × (14 − 4) = 7 × 10 = 70.
Therefore, (1, 6), (2, 8), and (5, 14) are three valid examples.

Q4. Expand (i) (a + ab – 3b2) (4 + b), and (ii) (4y + 7) (y + 11z – 3).
Ans: (i) (a + ab – 3b2) (4 + b)
= (a + ab – 3b2)4 + (a + ab – 3b2)b
= 4a + 4ab – 12b2 + ab + ab2 – 3b3
= – 3b3 – 12b2 + ab2 + 4ab + ab + 4a
= – 3b3 – 12b2 + ab2 + 5ab + 4a.
(ii) (4y + 7) (y + 11z – 3)
= (4y + 7)y + (4y + 7)11z – (4y + 7)3
= 4y2 + 7y + 44yz + 77z – (12y + 21)
= 4y2 + 7y + 44yz + 77z – 12y – 21
= 4y2 + 7y – 12y + 44yz + 77z – 21
= 4y2 – 5y + 44yz + 77z – 21.

Q5. Expand (i) (a – b) (a + b), (ii) (a – b) (a2 + ab + b2) and (iii) (a – b)(a+ a2b + ab2 + b3), Do you see a pattern? What would be the next identity in the pattern that you see? Can you check it by expanding?
Ans: (i) (a − b)(a + b)
= (a − b)a + (a − b)b
= a2 – ab + ab – b2
= a2 – b2.
(ii) (a – b) (a2 + ab + b2)
= (a – b)a2 + (a – b)ab + (a – b)b2
= a3 – a2b + a2b – ab2 + ab2 – b3
= a3 – b3.
(iii) (a – b)(a3 + a2b + ab2 + b3)
= (a – b)a3 + (a – b)a2b + (a – b)ab2 + (a – b)b3
= a4 – a3b + a3b – a2b2 + a2b2 – ab3 + ab3 – b4
= a4 – b4.
We observe the following pattern (a – b) (an + an-1 b + ….. + bn) = an+1 – bn+1
The next identity would be: (a − b)(a4 + a3b + a2b2 + ab3 + b4) = a5 − b5.

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Figure it Out

Q1. Which is greater: (a – b)2 or (b – a)2? Justify your answer.
Ans:  
Here, (a – b)2 = a2 + b2 – 2ab ……….(1)
and (b – a)2 = b2 + a2 – 2ba
b2 + a2 = a2 + b2 and ba = ab
(b – a)2 = a2 + b2 – 2ab ……….(2)
Comparing (1) and (2), we get (a – b)2 = (b – a)2

Q2. Express 100 as the difference of two squares.
Ans: Therefore, a2 – b2 = 100
Or, a2 – b2 = 2 × 2 × 5 × 5
Or, (a + b) (a – b) = 50 × 2
When, (a + b) = 50 and (a – b) = 2
Then ‘a’ should be = 26 and ‘b’ should be = 24
So, (a + b) (a – b) = (26 + 24) (26 – 24) = 262 – 242 = 676 – 576 = 100
Therefore, 100 = 262 – 24

Q3. Find 4062, 722, 1452, 10972, and 1242 using the identities you have learnt so far.
Ans: 
4062
= (400+6)2
= (400)2 + (6)2 + 2×400×6
= 160000 + 36 + 4800
= 164836
722
= (70 + 2)2
= (70)2 + (2)2 + 2×70×2
= 4900 + 4 + 280
= 5184
1452
= (150- 5)2
= (150)2 + (5)2 – 2×150×5
= 22500 + 25 – 1500
= 21025
10972
= (1100- 3)2
= (1100)2 + (3)2 – 2×1100×3
= 1210000 + 9 – 6600
= 1203409
1242
= (100+ 24)2
= (100)2 + (24)2 + 2×100×24
= 10000 + 576 + 4800
= 15376

Q: Do Patterns 1 and 2 hold only for counting numbers? Do they hold for negative integers as well? What about fractions? Justify your answer.

Ans: Pattern 1
2(a2 + b2) = (a + b)2 + (a – b)2
Case-I
Let a = 4, b = 2
LHS = 2(42 + 22) = 2 × (16 + 4) = 40
RHS = (4 + 2)2 + (4 – 2)2 = 36 + 4 = 40
∴ Pattern 1 holds for counting numbers.

​Case-II
Let a = -4, b = -2
LHS = 2((-4)2 + (-2)2)
= 2 × (16 + 4)
= 2 × 20
= 40
RHS = (-4 + (-2))2 + (-4 – (-2))2
= (-4 – 2)2 + (-4 + 2)2
= (-6)2 + (-2)2
= 36 + 4
= 40
LHS = RHS
∴ Pattern 1 holds for negative integers also.

​Case-III

The pattern holds for fractions also.

Pattern 2
a2 – b2 = (a + b) (a – b)
Case-I
Let a = 5, b = 3
LHS = 52 – 32 = 25 – 9 = 16
RHS = (5 + 3) (5 – 3) = 8 × 2 = 16
∴ LHS = RHS
∴ Pattern 2 holds for counting numbers.

Case-II
Let a = -5, b = -3
Now, LHS = (-5)2 – (-3)2 = 25 – 9 = 16
and RHS = [(-5) + (-3)] [(-5) – (-3)]
= (-5 – 3) (-5 + 3)
= (-8) (-2)
= 16
∴ LHS = RHS
∴ Pattern 2 holds for negative integers also.

Case III

​∴ LHS = RHS
∴ Pattern 2 holds for fractions also.

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Figure it Out

Q1. Compute these products using the suggested identity.
(i) 462using Identity 1A for (a + b)2
Ans: Identity (a + b)2 = a2 + 2ab + b2
So, 462 = (40 + 6)2
= (40)2 + 2 × 40 × 6 + (6)2
= 1600 + 480 + 36
= 2116
(ii) 397 × 403 using Identity 1C for (a + b) (a – b)
Ans: Identity (a + b) (a – b) = a2 – b2
So, 397 × 403
= (400 – 3) × (400 + 3)
= (400)2 – (3)2
= 160000 – 9
= 159991
(iii) 912 using Identity 1B for (a – b)2
Ans: Identity (a – b)2 = a2 + b2 – 2ab
So, 912 = (100 – 9)2
= (100)2 + (9)2 – 2×100×9
= 10000 + 81 –1800
= 8281
(iv) 43 × 45 using Identity 1C for (a + b) (a – b)
Ans: Identity (a + b) (a – b) = a2 – b2
So, 43 × 45
= (44 – 1) (44 + 1)
= (44)2 – (1)2
= 1936 – 1
= 1935

Q2. Use either a suitable identity or the distributive property to find each of the following products.
(i) (p – 1)(p + 11)
Ans: Distributive property
∴ (p – 1) (p + 11) = p2 + 11p – p – 11 = p2 + 10p – 11
(ii) (3a – 9b)(3a + 9b)
Ans: Identity (a + b) (a – b)
∴ (3a – 9b) (3a + 9b) = (3a)2 – (9b)2 = 9a2 – 81b2
(iii) – (2y + 5) (3y + 4)
Ans: Distributive property
∴ – (2y + 5) (3y + 4) =-6y2 – 8y – 15y – 20 = -6y2 – 23y – 20
(iv) (6x + 5y)2
Ans: Identity(a + b)2
∴ (6x + 5y)2 = (6x)2 + 2 × 6x × 5y + (5y)2 = 36x2 + 60xy + 25y2
(v) (2x – 1/2)2
Ans: Identity (a – b)2
∴ (2x – 1/2)2 = (2x)2 + (1/2)2 – 2 × 2x × 1/2 = 4x2 + 1/4 – 2x
(vi) (7p) × (3r) × (p + 2)
Ans: Distributive property
∴ (7p) × (3r) × (p + 2) = 21pr × (p + 2) = 21p2r + 42pr

Q3. For each statement identify the appropriate algebraic expression(s).
(i) Two more than a square number.
2 + s, (s + 2)2, s2 + 2, s2 + 4, 2s2, 22s
Ans: s2 + 2
Explanation: Let be the number = s
∴ Square number = s2
So, two more the square number is = s2+ 2
(ii) The sum of the squares of two consecutive numbers
m²+n2, (m + n)2, m2 + 1, m2 + (m + 1)2, m2 + (m – 1)2, {m + (m + 1)}2, (2m)2 + (2m + 1)2
Ans: m2 + (m + 1)2
Explanation: Let be the consecutive numbers are = m and (m + 1)
So, the sum of the square numbers = m2 + (m + 1)

Q4. Consider any 2 by 2 square of numbers in a calendar, as shown in the figure.
Find products of numbers lying along each diagonal — 4 × 12 = 48, 5 × 11 = 55. Do this for the other 2 by 2 squares. What do you observe about the diagonal products? Explain why this happens.

Hint: Label the numbers in each 2 by 2 square as

Ans: Case – I

Here, 6 × 14 = 84
13 × 7 = 91
Difference = 91 – 84 = 7

​Case-II

​Here, 9 × 17 = 153
16 × 10 = 160
Difference = 160 – 153 = 7
We observe that the difference of the diagonal products in both cases is always 7.

Q5. Verify which of the following statements are true.
(i) (k + 1)(k + 2) – (k + 3) is always 2.
Ans: Statement is false.
Explanation: (k + 1) (k + 2) – (k + 3)
= k2 + 2k + k + 2 – k – 3
= k2 + 2k – 1
Now, if k = 1, then (1)2 + 2 × 1 – 1 = 2
If k = 2, then (2)2 + 2 × 2 – 1 = 7
If k = 3, then (3)2 + 2 × 3 – 1 = 14
(ii) (2q + 1)(2q – 3) is a multiple of 4.
Ans: Statement is false.
Explanation: (2q + 1) (2q – 3)
= 4q2 – 6q + 2q – 3
= 4q2 – 4q – 3
=4(q2 –q) – 3
Here we see that 3 is not divisible by 4, so the entire equation is not divisible by 4.
(iii) Squares of even numbers are multiples of 4, and squares of odd numbers are 1 more than multiples of 8.
Ans: Statement is true.
Explanation: Let be the even number is = 2n (even is always divisible by 2).
∴ Square of 2n = (2n)2 = 4n2 (We see it is always a multiple of 4)
And the odd number is = 2n + 1
∴ Square of 2n + 1 = (2n + 1)2 = (2n)2 + 2×2n×1 + 12 = 4n2 + 4n + 1 = 4(n2 + n) + 1
(n2 + n) is always an even number because n is odd, the square of an odd number is always odd, and odd + odd = even.
Example: If (n2 + n) = 2, then 4×2 + 1 = 9 (9 is 1 more than multiples of 8)
If (n2 + n) = 4, then 4×4 + 1 = 17 (9 is 1 more than multiples of 8) etc.
(iv) (6n + 2)2 – (4n + 3)2 is 5 less than a square number.
Ans: Statement is false.
Explanation: (6n + 2)2 – (4n + 3)2
= {(6n)2 + 2×6n×2 + (2)2} –{(4n)2 + 2×4n×3 + (3)2}
= 36n2 + 24n + 4 – 16n2 – 24n – 9
= 20n2– 5
Clearly we see 20 is a square number so 20n2 is also not a square number.

Q6. A number leaves a remainder of 3 when divided by 7, and another number leaves a remainder of 5 when divided by 7. What is the remainder when their sum, difference, and product are divided by 7?
Ans:
 Let the numbers be x and y.
x = 7a + 3, y = 7b + 5
Sum = x + y
= 7a + 3 + 7b + 5
= 7(a + b) + 8
= 7(a + b) + 7 + 1
= 7(a + b + 1) + 1
∴ The remainder on division by 7 is 1.
Difference = x – y
= (7a + 3) – (7b + 5)
= 7a + 3 – 7b – 5
= 7(a – b) – 2
= 7(a – b) – 1 + 5 (∵ -2 = -7 + 5)
= 7(a – b – 1) + 5
∴ The remainder on division by 7 is 5.
Product = xy
= (7a + 3) (7b + 5)
= 49ab + 35a + 21b + 15
= (49ab + 35a + 21b + 14) + 1
= 7(7ab + 5a + 3b + 2) + 1
∴ The remainder on division by 7 is 1.

Q7. Choose three consecutive numbers, square the middle one, and subtract the product of the other two. Repeat the same with other sets of numbers. What pattern do you notice? How do we write this as an algebraic equation? Expand both sides of the equation to check that it is a true identity.
Ans: Let be the three consecutive numbers are = x, (x + 1), (x + 2)
Therefore,(x + 1)2 – x(x + 2)
= x2 + 2x + 1 – x2 – 2x
= 1
And let be the other sets of consecutive numbers are = (x – 1), x, (x + 1)
Therefore, x2 – (x – 1) (x + 1)
= x2 – x2 – x + x + 1
= 1
In the pattern we have observed, the value of the equation is always 1.
Hence, the algebraic equation is:-(x + 1)2 – x(x + 2) = 1

Q8. What is the algebraic expression describing the following steps-add any two numbers. Multiply this by half of the sum of the two numbers? Prove that this result will be half of the square of the sum of the two numbers.
Ans:
 Let be the two numbers are = x and y
Sum of these numbers are = (x + y)
Multiplying this by half = 1/2 × (x + y)
Now, 1/2 × (x + y) × (x + y)
= (x + y)2/2
Therefore, the result will be half of the square of the sum of the two numbers.

Q9.  Which is larger? Find out without fully computing the product.
(i) 14 × 26 or 16 × 24

(ii) 25 × 75 or 26 × 74
Ans: 

(i) Let p = 14 × 26
p’ = 16 × 24
= (14 + 2) (26 – 2)
= 14 × 26 + 2 × 26 – 14 × 2 – 2 × 2
= 14 × 26 + 2(26 – 14 – 2)
= 14 × 26 + 2 × 10
p’ = p + 2 × 10
∴ p’ > p or 16 × 24 > 14 × 26

(ii) Let p = 25 × 75
p’ = 26 × 74
= (25 + 1) (75 – 1)
= 25 × 75 + 75 × 1 – 25 × 1 – 1 × 1
= p + (75 – 25 – 1)
= p + 49
∴ p’ > p or 26 × 74 > 25 × 75

Q10. A tiny park is coming up in Dhauli. The plan is shown in the figure. The two square plots, each of area g2 sq. ft., will have a green cover. All the remaining area is a walking path w ft. wide that needs to be tiled. Write an expression for the area that needs to be tiled.
Ans: Area of square plot = g2 sq. ft., so length of side = g ft.
∴ Length of the tiny park = (w + g + w + g + w) ft= (3w + 2g) ft
And breadth of the tiny park = (w + g + w) = (2w + g) ft
Total area of the park = (3w + 2g) × (2w + g)
= 6w2 + 3wg + 4wg + 2g2
= (6w2 + 7wg + 2g2) sq. ft.
So, the remaining area that needs to be tiled for the walking path is
= (6w2 + 7wg + 2g2) – (g2) sq. ft.
= (6w2 + 7wg + g2) sq. ft.

Q11. For each pattern shown below, 
(i) Draw the next figure in the sequence.
Ans: Next figure in the sequence:
(ii) How many basic units are there in Step 10? 
Ans: Step 1 has (1 + 1)2 + 1 or 5 squares
Step 2 has (2 + 1 )2 + 2 or 11 squares
Step 3 has (3 + 1)2 + 3 or 19 squares
Hence step 10 has (10 + 1)2 + 10 or 131 squares
(iii) Write an expression to describe the number of basic units in Step y.
Ans: In 1stfigure:-
Step 1:- (1 + 2)2 = 9
Step 2:- (2 + 2)2 = 16
Step 3:- (3 + 2)2 = 25
→ Step y:- (y + 2)2
In 2nd figure:-
Step 1:- (1+1)2+ 1 = 5
Step 2:- (2+1)2+ 2 = 16
Step 3:- (3 + 1)2+ 3= 25
→ Step y:- (y + 1)2 + y

5️⃣ Number Play – Textbook Solutions

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Q1. The sum of four consecutive numbers is 34. What are these numbers?
Ans: Let four consecutive numbers be x, (x + 1), (x + 2) and (x + 3).
x + (x + 1) + (x + 2) + (x + 3) = 34
x + x + 1 + x + 2 + x + 3 = 34
4x + 6 = 34
4x = 34 – 6
4x = 28
x = 28/7 = 7.
So, (x + 1 ) = 7 + 1 = 8
(x + 2) = 7 + 2 = 9
(x + 3) = 7 + 3 = 10
Therefore, the given four consecutive numbers are 7, 8, 9, and 10.

Q2. Suppose p is the greatest of five consecutive numbers. Describe the other four numbers in terms of p.
Ans: 
Given p is the greatest of five consecutive numbers.
The other four numbers in terms of p are (p – 1), (p – 2), (p – 3), and (p – 4).
p – 1 is the second largest number
p – 2 is the third largest number
p – 3 is the second smallest number
p – 4 is the smallest number
∴ p > (p – 1) > (p – 2) > (p – 3) > (p – 4).

Q3. For each statement below, determine whether it is always true, sometimes true, or never true. Explain your answer. Mention examples and non-examples as appropriate. Justify your claim using algebra.
(i) The sum of two even numbers is a multiple of 3.
Ans: Let the two even numbers be 2a + 2b
Sum = 2a + 2b = 2(a + b)
For 2(a + b) to be a multiple of 3, (a + b) must be multiple of 3.
Example:
2 + 4 = 6 → divisible by 3
2 + 8 = 10 → not divisible by 3 
ConclusionSometimes true.

(ii) If a number is not divisible by 18, then it is also not divisible by 9.
Ans: If a number is divisible by 18, then it is also divisible by 9 because 9 is a factor of 18.
18a ÷ 9 = 2a → divisible by 9.
But if a number is divisible by 9, it is not always divisible by 18.
9b ÷ 18 = b/2 → not divisible by 9.
Example: 9 is divisible by 9 but not divisible by 18.
27 is divisible by 9 but not 18.
ConclusionSometimes true.

(iii) If two numbers are not divisible by 6, then their sum is not divisible by 6.
Ans: Let the two numbers be a and b.
Not divisible by 6 means they do not satisfy 6∣a or 6∣b.
But their sum can still be divisible by 6.
Example: 2 and 4 → both not divisible by 6.
But, 2 + 4 = 6 → divisible by 6.
ConclusionSometimes true.

(iv) The sum of a multiple of 6 and a multiple of 9 is a multiple of 3.
Ans: Let the multiple of 6 be 6a, the multiple of 9 be 9b.
Sum: 6a + 9b = 3(2a + 3b)→ clearly divisible by 3.
Example:
6 + 9 = 15 → divisible by 3.
12 + 18 = 30 → divisible by 3.
ConclusionAlways true.

(v) The sum of a multiple of 6 and a multiple of 3 is a multiple of 9.
Ans: Let multiple of 6 be 6a, multiple of 3 be 3b.
Sum: 6a + 3b = 3(2a + b).
For it to be divisible by 9, 2a + b must be divisible by 3.
Example:
6 (6 × 1) + 3 (3 × 1) = 9 →divisible by 9
6 + 6 = 12 → not divisible by 9
ConclusionSometimes true.

Q4. Find a few numbers that leave a remainder of 2 when divided by 3 and a remainder of 2 when divided by 4. Write an algebraic expression to describe all such numbers.
Ans: Here, Remainder = 2, Dividend = 3
∴ Number = (Quotient × Dividend) + Remainder = (K × 3) + 2
where, K = 1, 2, 3,…..
Numbers = 1 × 3 + 2 = 3 + 2 = 5
Numbers = 2 × 3 + 2 = 6 + 2 = 8
Numbers = 3 × 3 + 2 = 9 + 2 = 11
Thus, 5, 8, and 11 are numbers that leave a remainder of 2 when divided by 3.
Algebraic expression = 3K + 2
Here, Remainder = 2, dividend = 4
Number = 4K + 2, where K = 1, 2, 3, 4, …
Numbers = 4 × 1 + 2 = 4 + 2 = 6
Numbers = 4 × 2 + 2 = 8 + 2 = 10
Numbers = 4 × 3 + 2 = 12 + 2 = 14
Algebraic expression = 4K + 2
Thus, 6, 10, and 14 are numbers that leave a remainder of 2 when divided by 4.

Q5. “I hold some pebbles, not too many, When I group them in 3’s, one stays with me. Try pairing them up — it simply won’t do, A stubborn odd pebble remains in my view. Group them by 5, yet one’s still around, But grouping by seven, perfection is found. More than one hundred would be far too bold, Can you tell me the number of pebbles I hold?”

Ans: Grouped in 3’s leaves 1.
Pairing (2’s) leaves 1.
Grouped by 5 leaves 1.
Grouped by 7 is perfect.
Number ≤ 100.
L.C.M of 2, 3, and 5 = 30.
In all those cases, when we group them, 1 pebble remains.
So, the actual number of pebbles must be = 30 + 1 = 31, but 31 is not divisible by 7.
The next multiple of 30 is 2 × 30 = 60.
So, 60 + 1 = 61, but this is also not divisible by 7.
Similarly, the next number is 90 + 1 = 91.
And 91 is divisible by 7.
Hence, the number of pebbles I hold = 91.

Q6. Tathagat has written several numbers that leave a remainder of 2 when divided by 6. He claims, “If you add any three such numbers, the sum will always be a multiple of 6.” Is Tathagat’s claim true?
Ans: A number that leaves remainder of 2 when divided by 6 can be written as 6k + 2.
Three such numbers are: (6a + 2), (6b + 2), (6c + 2).
(6a + 2) + (6b + 2) + (6c + 2) = 6(a + b + c) + 6 = 6(a + b + c + 1).
This sum is divisible by 6.
So yes, Tathagat’s claim is always true.
Example: Take 20, 26, 32 → sum = 78 → divisible by 6.
Take 2, 8, 14 → sum = 24 → divisible by 6.

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Q7. When divided by 7, the number 661 leaves a remainder of 3, and 4779 leaves a remainder of 5. Without calculating, can you say what remainders the following expressions will leave when divided by 7? Show the solution both algebraically and visually.
(i) 4779 + 661 
(ii) 4779 – 661
Ans: Given, 661 = K × 7 + 3, where K = 1, 2, 3, 4, …
and, 4779 = K × 7 + 5
Algebraic Method:
(i) 4779 + 661
4779 = (682 × 7 ) + 5
Remainder = 5
661 = (94 × 7) + 3
Remainder = 3
∴ = 1 = Remainder
(ii) 4779 – 661
∴  = 4 = Remainder

Visualization Method:
(i) 4779 + 661 = (682 × 7) + 5 + (94 × 7) + 3
= 7 × (682 + 94) + 5 + 3
= 7 × 776 + 8
= Divisible by 7 + 8/7
= 1, Remainder
(ii) 4779 – 661 = (682 × 7) + 5 – (94 × 7) – 3
= 7 × (682 – 94) + 5 – 3
= 7 × 588 + 2
= Divisible by 7 + 2
= 2, Remainder

Q8. Find a number that leaves a remainder of 2 when divided by 3, a remainder of 3 when divided by 4, and a remainder of 4 when divided by 5. What is the smallest such number? Can you give a simple explanation of why it is the smallest?
Ans: A number that leaves a remainder of 2 when divided by 3 is = 3x + 2
A number that leaves a remainder of 3 when divided by 4 is = 4x + 3
A number that leaves a remainder of 4 when divided by 5 is = 5x + 4
L.C.M of 3, 4, and 5 = 60
All the numbers are the same, so 4x + 3 = 3x + 2
4x – 3x = 2 – 3
x = -1
Each remainder is 1 less than the divisor.
Hence, the number is 1 less than the L.C.M = (60 – 1) = 59.
So, 59 is the smallest number that satisfies all the given conditions.

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Q1. Find, without dividing, whether the following numbers are divisible by 9.
(i) 123
Ans: Digit sum of the number 123 = (1 + 2 + 3) = 6
Now, (6 ÷ 9) is not divisible by 9.
So, the whole number 123 is not divisible by 9.

(ii) 405
Ans: Digit sum of the number 405 = (4 + 0 + 5) = 9
Now, (9 ÷ 9) = 1,divisible by 9.
So, the whole number 405 is divisible by 9.

(iii) 8888
Ans: Digit sum of the number 8888 = (8 + 8 + 8 + 8) = 32
Now, (32 ÷ 9) is not divisible by 9.
So, the whole number 8888 is not divisible by 9.

(iv) 93547
Ans: Digit sum of the number 93547 = (9 + 3 + 5 + 4 + 7) = 9
Now, (28 ÷ 9) is not divisible by 9.
So, the whole number 93547 is not divisible by 9.

(v) 358095
Ans: Digit sum of the number 358095 = (3 + 5 + 8 + 0 + 9 + 5) = 30
Now, (30 ÷ 9) is not divisible by 9.
So, the whole number 358095 is not divisible by 9.

Q2. Find the smallest multiple of 9 with no odd digits.
Ans:
 If we multiply 9 by odd digits, we will get odd digits as a result.
So, we will multiply 9 by only even digits.

  • 18 ( 1 is odd)
  • 36 ( 3 is odd)
  • 72 (7 is odd)
  • 90 (9 is odd)
  • 108 ( 1 is odd)
  • 216 ( 1 is odd)
  • 288(2 + 8 + 8 = 18 → divisible by 9, and digits 2,8,8 are even)

Q3. Find the multiple of 9 that is closest to the number 6000.
Ans: 
First Divide 6000 by 9 → (6000 ÷ 9) →Quotient = 666 and Remainder = 6
So, 5994 is 6 less than 6000.
And next closest number is 667×9 = 6003, 6003 is 3 greater than 6000.
Hence, the closest to the number 6000 that is multiple of 9 = 6003.

Q4. How many multiples of 9 are there between the numbers 4300 and 4400?
Ans:
 The multiples of 9 are there between the numbers 4300 and 4400 are 4302, 4311, 4320,………, 4392
The number of multiples of 9 = = +1
=  + 1= 10 + 1
= 11
Thus, the multiples of 9 are 11.

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Q: Between the numbers 600 and 700, which numbers have the digital root:
(i) 5
(ii) 7
(iii) 3

Ans:
(i) Digital root 5:
608 = 6 + 0 + 8 = 14 = 1 + 4 = 5;
617 = 6 + 1 + 7 = 14 = 1 + 4 = 5;
662 = 6 + 6 + 2 = 14 = 1 + 4 = 5;
689 = 6 + 8 + 9 = 23 = 2 + 3 = 5, etc.

(ii) Digital root 7:
610 = 6 + 1 + 0 = 7;
619 = 6 + 1 + 9 = 16 = 1 + 6 = 7;
637 = 6 + 3 + 7 = 16 = 1 + 6 = 7;
673 = 6 + 7 + 3 = 16 = 1 + 6 = 7, etc.

(iii) Digital root 3:
606 = 6 + 0 + 6 = 12 = 1 + 2 = 3;
615 = 6 + 1 + 5 = 12 = 1 + 2 = 3;
633 = 6 + 3 + 3 = 12 = 1 + 2 = 3;
678 = 6 + 7 + 8 = 21 = 2 + 1 = 3, etc.

Q: Write the digital roots of any 12 consecutive numbers. What do you observe?
Ans: 
The digital roots of any 12 consecutive numbers are:

  • 105 = 1 + 0 + 5 = 6;
  • 106 = 1 + 0 + 6 = 7;
  • 107 = 1 + 0 + 7 = 8;
  • 108 = 1 + 0 + 8 = 9;
  • 109 = 1 + 0 + 9 = 10 = 1 + 0 = 1;
  • 110 = 1 + 1 + 0 = 2;
  • 111 = 1 + 1 + 1 = 3;
  • 112 = 1 + 1 + 2 = 4;
  • 113 = 1 + 1 + 3 = 5;
  • 114 = 1 + 1 + 4 = 6;
  • 115 = 1 + 1 + 5 = 7;
  • 116 = 1 + 1 + 6 = 8

Observation:
The digital roots of cycles repeat after 9 numbers.
6 → 7 → 8 → 9 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 7 → 8
So, the digital roots of consecutive numbers form a repeating cycle of length 9.
The digital root of multiples by 9:

  • 405 = 4 + 0 + 5 = 9;
  • 234 = 2 + 3 + 4 = 9;
  • 1035 = 1 + 0 + 3 + 5 = 9;
  • 936 = 9 + 3 + 6 = 18 = 1 + 8 = 9, etc.

Q: We saw that the digital root of multiples by 9 is always 9. Now, find the digital roots of some consecutive multiples of (i) 3, (ii) 4, and (iii) 6.
Ans:

(i) The digital roots of some consecutive multiples of 3 are:
39 = 3 + 9 = 12 = 1 + 2 = 3;
42 = 4 + 2 = 6;
45 = 4 + 5 = 9;
48 = 4 + 8 = 12 = 1 + 2 = 3;
51 = 5 + 1 = 6;
54 = 5 + 4 = 9;
57 = 5 + 7 = 12 = 1 + 2 = 3;
60 = 6 + 0 = 6;
63 = 6 + 3 = 9 etc.
Thus, the digital roots of consecutive multiples of 3 are 3, 6, 9, 3, 6, 9,……

(ii) The digital roots of some consecutive multiples of 4 are:
32 = 3 + 2 = 5;
36 = 3 + 6 = 9;
40 = 4 + 0 = 4;
44 = 4 + 4 = 8;
48 = 4 + 8 = 12 = 1 + 2 = 3;
52 = 5 + 2 = 7;
56 = 5 + 6 = 11 = 1 + 1 = 2;
60 = 6 + 0 = 6, etc.
Thus, the digital roots of consecutive multiples of 4 are 5, 9, 4, 8, 3, 7, 2, 6,……..

(iii) The digital roots of some consecutive multiples of 6 are:
30 = 3 + 0 = 3;
36 = 3 + 6 = 9;
42 = 4 + 2 = 6;
48 = 4 + 8 = 12 = 1 + 2 = 3;
54 = 5 + 4 = 9;
60 = 6 + 0 = 6;
66 = 6 + 6 = 12 = 1 + 2 = 3;
72 = 7 + 2 = 9;
78 = 7 + 8 = 15 = 1 + 5 = 6, etc.
Thus, the digital roots of consecutive multiples of 6 are 3, 9, 6, 3, 9, 6, 3, 9, 6,……….

Q: What are the digital roots of numbers that are 1 more than a multiple of 6? What do you notice? Try to explain the patterns noticed.
Ans: The digital roots of the numbers that are 1 more than a multiple of 6 are:
37 = 3 + 7 = 10 = 1 + 0 = 1;
43 = 4 + 3 = 7;
49 = 4 + 9 = 13 = 1 + 3 = 4;
55 = 5 + 5 = 10 = 1 + 0 = 1;
61 = 6 + 1 = 7;
67 = 6 + 7 = 13 = 1 + 3 = 4, etc.
Hence, the digital roots of the numbers that are 1 more than a multiple of 6 are 1, 7, 4, 1, 7, 4,…..
We notice the digital roots cycle through 1, 7, 4, and then repeat: 1, 7, 4, 1, 7, 4, 1, 7, 4,………

Q: I’m made of digits, each tiniest and odd, No shared ground with root #1 – how odd!
My digits count, their sum, my root – All point to one bold number’s pursuit – The largest odd single-digit I proudly claim. What’s my number? What’s my name?

Ans: Try: 111 111 111
Digits = 9
Sum = 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 9
Digital root = 9
All digits are odd (1)
Satisfies all the conditions.
Hence, the answer is 111 111 111.

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Q1. The digital root of an 8-digit number is 5. What will be the digital root of 10 more than that number?
Ans: Consider the 8-digit number 80000006.
The digital root of 80000006 = 8 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 6
= 14
= 1 + 4
= 5
10 more than 80000006 = 80000006 + 10 = 80000016
The digital root of 80000016 = 8 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 1 + 6
= 15
= 1 + 5
= 6
Thus, the digital root of 10 more than 80000006 is 6.

Q2. Write any number. Generate a sequence of numbers by repeatedly adding 11. What would be the digital roots of this sequence of numbers? Share your observations.
Ans:
 Consider the number = 40
The sequence of numbers by repeatedly adding 11 are 40, 51(40 + 11), 62(51 + 11), 73(62 + 11), 84(73 + 11), 95(84 + 11), 106(95 + 11), 117(106 + 11), 128(117 + 11), 139(128 + 11), etc.
The digital roots of this sequence of numbers are:
40 = 4 + 0 = 4;
51 = 5 + 1 = 6;
62 = 6 + 2 = 8;
73 = 7 + 3 = 10 = 1 + 0 = 1;
84 = 8 + 4 = 12 = 1 + 2 = 3;
95 = 9 + 5 = 14 = 1 + 4 = 5;
106 = 1 + 0 + 6 = 7;
117 = 1 + 1 + 7 = 9;
128 = 1 + 2 + 8 = 11 = 1 + 1 = 2;
139 = 1 + 3 + 9 = 13 = 1 + 3 = 4,… etc.
Thus, the digital roots of this sequence of numbers are 4, 6, 8, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 2, 4,…..
Observations:
The digital roots are 4, 6, 8, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 2, 4,……
This sequence starts repeating after 9 steps.
So the digital roots form a cycle: 4, 6, 8, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 2, 4,……

Q3. What will be the digital root of the number 9a + 36b + 13?
Ans: First Method:
The digital root of the number 9a + 36b + 13 = 9a + 36b + 9 + 4
= 9(a + 4b + 1) + 4
= 9 + 4
= 13 [∵ The digital root of multiples of 9 is always 9.]
= 1 + 3
= 4
Thus, the digital root of the number 9a + 36b + 13 will be 4.
Second Method:
We have 9a + 36b + 13
Here, a and b are integers
Put a = 1, b = 1,
9a + 36b + 13 = 9 × 1 + 36 × 1 + 13
= 9 + 36 + 13
= 58
The digital root of 58 = 5 + 8 = 13 = 1 + 3 = 4
Put a = 2, 6 = 3,
9a + 36b + 13 = 9 × 2 + 36 × 3 + 13
= 18 + 108 + 13
= 139
The digital root of 139 = 1 + 3 + 9 = 13 = 1 + 3 = 4
Thus, the expression 9a + 36b + 13 always has a digital root of 4.

Q4. Make conjectures by examining if there are any patterns or relations between
(i) the parity of a number and its digital root.
(ii) the digital root of a number and the remainder obtained when the number is divided by 3 or 9.
Ans: 
Consider the pattern: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40,……
(i) 8 = 8 = digital root, parity → even
16 = 1 + 6 = 7 = digital root, parity → odd
24 = 2 + 4 = 6 = digital root, parity → even
32 = 3 + 2 = 5 = digital root, parity → odd
40 = 4 + 0 = 4 = digital root, parity → even

(ii) Divided by 3
8 ÷ 3 ⇒ 2, Remainder
24 ÷ 3 ⇒ 0, Remainder
32 ÷ 3 ⇒ 2, Remainder
40 ÷ 3 ⇒ 1, Remainder
Divided by 9
8 ÷ 9 ⇒ 8, Remainder
24 ÷ 9 ⇒ 6, Remainder
32 ÷ 9 ⇒ 5, Remainder
40 ÷ 9 ⇒ 4, Remainder

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Q1. If 31z5 is a multiple of 9, where z is a digit, what is the value of z? Explain why there are two answers to this problem.
Ans: We know that the digital root of multiples of 9 is always 9.
So, the digit root of the number 31z5 is = 9
Hence the value of z = 0 or 9.
Proceedings:
Therefore, 3 + 1 + z + 5 = 9
Or, 9 + z = 9
Or, z = 0
Now, the expression 3 + 1 + z + 5 = 9 + z must be divisible by 9.
If z = 0, then 9 + z = 9 is divisible by 9.
And when z = 9, then 9 + z = 18 is divisible by 9.
So, the value of z = 0 or 9.
And the numbers are 3105 and 3195.
That’s why there are two answers to this problem.

Q2. “I take a number that leaves a remainder of 8 when divided by 12. I take another number which is 4 short of a multiple of 12. Their sum will always be a multiple of 8”, claims Snehal. Examine his claim and justify your conclusion.
Ans: 1st number = 12k + 8
2nd number = 12k – 4
Sum = 12k + 8 + 12k – 4 = 24k + 4
According to Snehal, it is always a multiple of 8.
If we put k = 1, 24 × 1 + 4 = 24, which is a multiple of 8.
k = 2, 24 × 2 + 4 = 48, which is a multiple of 8.
k = 3, 24 × 3 + 4 = 76, which is not a multiple of 8.
So, her claim is “Sometimes True”.

Q3.  When is the sum of two multiples of 3, a multiple of 6 and when is it not? Explain the different possible cases, and generalise the pattern.
Ans:
 Multiples of 3 are: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18,……….
3 + 6 = 9, not a multiple of 6.
6 + 9 = 15, not a multiple of 6.
3 + 9 = 12, multiple of 6.
6 + 12 = 18, multiple of 6.
There are two possible cases.

  • If both numbers are odd, then the sum is a multiple of 6.
  • If both numbers are even, then the sum is a multiple of 6.

Q4. Sreelatha says, “I have a number that is divisible by 9. If I reverse its digits, it will still be divisible by 9 “.
(i) Examine if her conjecture is true for any multiple of 9.
(ii) Are any other digit shuffles possible such that the number formed is still a multiple of 9?

Ans: Consider a number that is divisible by 9 = 72
We know that,
If the sum of the digits is divisible by 9, then the number is divisible by 9.
If its digits are reversed
27 = 2 + 7 = 9, it is also divisible by 9.
(i) True
(ii) Yes, any other digit shuffle is possible that the number is still a multiple of 9.

Q5. If 48a23b is a multiple of 18, list all possible pairs of values for a and b.
Ans: 
48a23b is a multiple of 18.
As we know that,
If the number is a multiple of 18, then it is also a multiple of 2 and 9.
∴ 48a23b
Sum of the digits = 4 + 8 + a + 2 + 3 + b = 17 + a + b

Case 1: Put a = 1 and b = 0
481230, it is possible values of a and b.
Sum = 18, it is divisible by 9.

Case 2: Put a = 4 and b = 6
484236
Sum = 17 + 10 = 27, it is divisible by 9.
Thus, the possible values of a and 6 are a = 1 and b = 0, a = 4 and b = 6; there are two possible cases.

Q6. If 3p7q8 is divisible by 44, list all possible pairs of values for p and q.
Ans: 
Given by question, 3p7q8 is divisible by 44.
As we know, if a number is divisible by 44, then it is also divisible by 4 and 11.
∴ 3p7q8
Case 1: Put p = 1 and q = 0
37708 is divisible by 4 and 11, then it is also divisible by 44.

Case 2: Put p = 5 and q = 2
35728 is divisible by 4 and 11, then it is also divisible by 44.

Case 3: Put p = 3 and q = 4
33748 is divisible by 4 and 11, then it is also divisible by 44.

Case 4: Put p = 1 and q = 6
31768 is divisible by 4 and 11, then it is also divisible by 11.
Thus, (p = 7, q = 0), (p = 5, q = 2), (p = 3, q = 4), and (p = 1 and q = 6) are the possible pairs of values for p and q.

Q7. Find three consecutive numbers such that the first number is a multiple of 2, the second number is a multiple of 3, and the third number is a multiple of 4. Are there more such numbers? How often do they occur?
Ans: 
Let x, x + 1 and (x + 2) be the three numbers
Put x = 2, ⇒ 2, 3, 4
Put x = 14, ⇒ 14, 15, 6
Put x = 26, ⇒ 26, 27, 28
Put x = 38, ⇒ 38, 39, 40
Thus, the three consecutive numbers are (14, 15, 16),
Put x = 26, ⇒ 26, 27, 28
(26, 27, 28) and (38, 39, 40)
There are infinite numbers, spaced apart by 12.

Q8. Write five multiples of 36 between 45,000 and 47,000. Share your approach with the class.
Ans: Step:

We know that if a number is a multiple of 36, then it is also a multiple of 4 and 9.
45000
Last two digits = 00, it is divisible by 4.
Sum of the digits = 4 + 5 + 0 + 0 + 0 = 9, it is also divisible by 9.
Thus, 45000 is completely divisible by 36.
The five multiples of 36 between 45,000 and 47,000.
(45,000 + 36), (45,000 + 2 × 36), (45,000 + 3 × 36), (45,000 + 4 × 36) and (45,000 + 5 × 36)
i.e., 45,036, 45,072, 45,108, 45,144, and 45,180.

Q9. The middle number in the sequence of 5 consecutive even numbers is 5p. Express the other four numbers in sequence in terms of p.
Ans: 
Let be the 5 consecutive even numbers are = x, (x + 2), (x + 4), (x + 6), (x + 8)
The middle number is (x + 4)
Therefore, (x + 4) = 5p
Or, x = 5p – 4
So, the other four numbers are =
1st number → 5p – 4
2nd number → 5p – 2
4th number → 5p + 2
5th number → 5p + 4

Q10. Write a 6-digit number that it is divisible by 15, such that when the digits are reversed, it is divisible by 6.
Ans: 
We know that if the number is divisible by 3 and 5, then it is also divisible by 15.
Consider the number 643215.
Sum of the digits = 6 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 5 = 21, which is divisible by 3.
Thus, 643215 is divisible by 3.
One’s place = 5, it is also divisible by 5.
Hence, 643215 is divisible by 15.
One’s place is not 0, because the digits are reversed, it becomes a 5-digit number.
Lakhs place is always taken as an even number.
Reversed the digits:
512346
One’s place = 6, 512346 is divisible by 2.
Sum of the digits = 5 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 6 = 21.
It is also divisible by 3.
Hence, 512346 is divisible by 6.

Q11. Deepak claims, “There are some multiples of 11 which, when doubled, are still multiples of 11. But other multiples of 11 don’t remain multiples of 11 when doubled”. Examine if his conjecture is true; explain your conclusion.
Ans:
 The multiples of 11 are: 11, 22, 33, 44, 55,…
When doubled, 22, 44, 66, 88, 110,……
i.e. (11) × 2, 11 × 4, 11 × 6, 11 × 8, 11 × 10,…. are also multiples of 11.
False, if multiples of 11 are doubled, then the multiples of 11 are these numbers.

Q12. Determine whether the statements below are ‘Always True’, ‘Sometimes True’, or ‘Never True’. Explain your reasoning. 
(i) The product of a multiple of 6 and a multiple of 3 is a multiple of 9.
Ans: ‘Always True’
Explanation: Let be the two numbers are = 6a and 3b.
So the product of these = (6a × 3b) = 18ab
It saws that 18ab is also divisible by 9. [18 is a multiple of 9]
Example: If a = 3 and b = 2
(18 × 3 × 2) = 108, so 108 is a multipleof p.

(ii) The sum of three consecutive even numbers will be divisible by 6.
Ans: ‘Always True’
Explanation: Let be the first consecutive even number = x
So the other consecutive even numbers = (x + 2) and (2 + 4)
Therefore, sum of these number = x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 3x + 6 = 3(x + 2)
Example: If x = 6, then 3(6 + 2) = 24, divisible by 6.
When x = 10, then 3(10 + 2) = 36, divisible by 6.

(iii) If abcdef is a multiple of 6, then badcef will be a multiple of 6.
Ans: ‘Always True’
Explanation: If a number is divisible by 6 it must be divisible by 2 and 3.
Checking divisibility by 2: We check the last digits of the number, if it is even then the number must be divisible by 2.
And checking divisibility by 3: We check the sum of the digits of the number if it is divisible by 3, then the number is also divisible by 3.
Here we can see that the last digit of both the numbers ‘abcdef’ and ‘badcef’ is the same and all the digits are the same, only their positions have changed.
So, if abcdef is a multiple of 6, then badcef should be a multiple of 6.

(iv) 8 (7b-3)-4 (11b+1) is a multiple of 12.
Ans: ‘Never True’
Explanation: 8 × (7b – 3) – 4 × (11b + 1)
= 56b –24 – 44b – 4
= 12b – 28
We see that 12b is a multiple of 12 but 28 is not a multiple of 12.
So, we say that 12b – 28 is not divisible by 12.

Q13. Choose any 3 numbers. When is their sum divisible by 3? Explore all possible cases and generalise.
Ans: 
Let the three numbers be n1, n2, and n3.
Let their remainders when divided by 3 be r1, r2, and r3.
The sum n1 + n2 + n3 is divisible by 3 if and only if r1 + r2 + r3 is divisible by 3.
Case 1: All remainders are 0.
r1 = 0, r2 = 0, r3 = 0
Sum of remainders = 0 + 0 + 0 = 0, which is divisible by 3.

Case 2: All remainders are 1.
r1 = 1, r2 = 1, r3 = 1
Sum of remainders = 1 + 1 + 1 = 3, which is divisible by 3.

Case 3: All remainders are 2.
r1 = 2, r2 = 2, r3 = 2
Sum of remainders = 2 + 2 + 2 = 6, which is divisible by 3.

Case 4: One remainder is 0, one is 1, and one is 2.
r1 = 0, r2 = 1, r3 = 2 (in any order).
Sum of remainders = 0 + 1 + 2 = 3, which is divisible by 3.
The sum of three numbers is divisible by 3 if and only if all three numbers have the same remainder when divided by 3, or if they all have different remainders when divided by 3.

Q14. Is the product of two consecutive integers always multiple of 2? Why? What about the product of these consecutive integers? Is it always a multiple of 6? Why or why not? What can you say about the product of 4 consecutive integers? What about the product of five consecutive integers?
Ans:
 Yes, the product of two consecutive integers is always a multiple of 2.
1 × 2 = 2, 2 × 3 = 6, 5 × 6 = 30, 10 × 11 = 110, and so on.
Since we know that multiplying by an odd number and an even number is always an even number.
No, it is not always a multiple of 6.
1 × 2 = 2, 4 × 5 = 20, 7 × 8 = 56
Since it is not divisible by 6.
The product of 4 consecutive integers
2 × 3 × 4 × 5 = 120,
4 × 5 × 6 × 7 = 840,
5 × 6 × 7 × 8 = 1680
We can say that the product of 4 consecutive integers, divisible by 12.
The product of five consecutive integers is:
1 × 2 × 3 × 4 × 5 = 120,
2 × 3 × 4 × 5 × 6 = 720,
3 × 4 × 5 × 6 × 7 = 2520
Hence, we can say that the product of five consecutive integers is always divisible by 24.

Q15. Solve the cryptarithms — 
(i) EF × E = GGG 
(ii) WOW × 5 = MEOW

Ans: (i) EF × E = GGG
=10E + F × E = 100 G + 10G + G
= (10E + F) × E = 111G
If E = 1, then 10 + F = 111G
[It is not possible because for any value of F, LHS can’t be equal to RHS]
If E = 2, then (20 + F) × 2 = 111G
[It is also not possible because for any value of F, LHS can’t be equal to RHS]
For E = 3, then (30 + F) × 3 = 111G
=90 + 3F = 111G
If F = 7 and G = 1, then LHS = RHS.
∴ The values of E, F, and G are 3, 7, and 1, respectively.
(ii) WOW × 5 = MEOW
Using the same process as the previous one.
(100W + 10O + W) × 5 = MEOW
⇒ (101 W + 10 O) × 5 = MEOW
⇒ 505 W + 50 O = MEOW
Let’s try possible values of W and O such that the result is a 4-digit number.
If we set W = 5 and O = 7, we obtain a 4-digit number.
505 × 5 + 50 × 7 = 2875
On the right-hand side, if MEOW = 2875
W = 5, O = 7
1000M + 100E + 10O + W = 1000M + 100E + 70 + 5 = 1000M + 100E + 75
If we take M = 2 and E = 8, then it satisfies the LHS.
So, the values of M, E, O, and W are 2, 8, 7, and 5, respectively.

Q16. Which of the following Venn diagrams captures the relationship between the multiples of 4, 8, and 32?
Ans: The correct answer is option (iv).

(iv) Multiples of 4 are: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64,…
Multiples of 8 are: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64,….
Multiples of 32 are: 32, 64, 96, 128,…
The Venn diagram captures the relationship between the multiples of 4, 8, and 32:

4️⃣ Quadrilaterals – Textbook Solutions

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Q1. Find all the other angles inside the following rectangles.

Ans:
(i) 

∠1 + ∠9 = 90° ……… (All corner angles of a rectangle are 90°)
∠1 + 30° = 90°
∠1 = 90° – 30°
∠1 = 60°
∠1 = ∠5 = 60°………. (Alternate interior angles)
∠9 = ∠4 = 30°………. (Alternate interior angles)
In △AOB, OA = OB, then the angles opposite them are equal
∴ ∠9 = ∠7 = 30°
∠7 = ∠3 = 30°………. (Alternate interior angles)
In △AOD, OA = OD, then the angles opposite them are equal
∴ ∠2 = ∠1 = 60°
∠2 = ∠6 = 60°………. (Alternate interior angles)
In △AOB,
∠9 + ∠7 + ∠AOB = 180° ………. (Sum of angles of a triangle)
30° + 30° + ∠AOB = 180°
60° + ∠AOB = 180°
∠AOB = 180° – 60°
∠AOB = 120°
∠AOB = ∠COD = 120° ………… (Vertically opposite angles)
∠AOB + ∠AOD = 180° …………. (Linear pair)
120° + ∠AOD = 180°
∠AOD = 180° – 120°
∠AOD = 60°
∠AOD = ∠BOC = 60° ………… (Vertically opposite angles)
Thus, ∠1 = ∠5 = ∠2 = ∠6 = ∠AOD = ∠BOC = 60°.
∠AOB = ∠COD = 120°.
∠9 = ∠4 = ∠7 = ∠3 = 30°.
(ii)


 ∠POS = ∠ROQ = 110° ………… (Vertically opposite angles)
∠POS + ∠POQ = 180° …………. (Linear Pair)
110° + ∠POQ = 180°
∠POQ = 180° – 110°
∠POQ = 70°
∠POQ = ∠SOR = 70° ………… (Vertically opposite angles)
In △POS, OP = OS, then the angles opposite them are equal.
∴ ∠1 = ∠2 = a
In △POS,
∠1 + ∠2 + ∠POS = 180° …………. (Sum of angles of a triangle)
a + a + 110° = 180°
2a = 180° – 110°
2a = 70°
a = 35°
∴ ∠1 = ∠2 = a = 35°
∠1 = ∠5 = 35° ………… (Alternate interior angles)
∠2 = ∠6 = 35° ………… (Alternate interior angles)
Since ABCD is a rectangle, ∠P = 90°
∠9 = ∠1 + ∠8
90° = 35° + ∠8
∠8 = 90° – 35°
∠8 = 55°
∠8 = ∠4 = 55° ………… (Alternate interior angles)
In △POQ, OP = OQ, then the angles opposite them are equal i.e. ∠7 = ∠8 = 55°
∠7 = ∠2 = 55° ………… (Alternate interior angles)
Thus, ∠POS = ∠ROQ = 110°.
∠POQ = ∠SOR = 70°.
∠1 = ∠2 = ∠5 = ∠6 = 35°.
∠8 = ∠4 = ∠7 = ∠2 = 55°

Q2. Draw a quadrilateral whose diagonals have equal lengths of 8 cm that bisect each other, and intersect at an angle of 
(i) 30° 
(ii) 40° 
(iii) 90° 
(iv) 140°
Ans: 
(i) Draw a line AB equal to 8 cm.
Take point O on AB such that AO = BO = 4 cm.
Using a protractor, draw an angle of 30° at O on OB.
On this line, take points C and D such that OC = OD = 4 cm.
Join AD, DB, BC, and CA.
ABCD is the required quadrilateral.

Since diagonals AB and CD are equal and are bisecting each other at O, ACBD is a rectangle.

(ii) Draw a line AB equal to 8 cm.

Take point O on AB such that AO = BO = 4 cm.

Using a protractor, draw an angle of 40° at O on OB.

On this line, take points C and D such that OC = OD = 4 cm.

Join AD, DB, BC, and CA.

ABCD is the required quadrilateral.

Since diagonals AB and CD are equal and are bisecting each other at O, ACBD is a rectangle.(iii) Draw a line AB equal to 8 cm.
Take a point O on AB such that AO = BO = 4 cm.
Using a protractor, draw an angle of 90° at O on OB.
On this line, take points C and D such that OC = OD = 4 cm.
Join AD, DB, BC, and CA.
ACBD is the required square. 

Since diagonals AB and CD are equal and are bisecting each other at M, and also the diagonals are perpendicular to each other, ACBD is a square.(iv) Draw a line AB equal to 8 cm.
Take a point O on AB such that AO = BO = 4 cm.
Using a protractor, draw an angle of 140° at O on OB.
On this line, take points C and D such that OC = OD = 4 cm.
Join AD, DB, BC, and CA.
ACBD is the required quadrilateral.

Q3. Consider a circle with centre O. Line segments PL and AM are two perpendicular diameters of the circle. 

What is the figure APML? Reason and/or experiment to figure this out.

Ans: ∴ PL = PO + OL

= r + r

= 2r

and AM = AO + OM

= r + r

= 2r

∴ PL = AM

∴ In the quadrilateral APML, diagonals PL and AM are equal and are perpendicular to each other.

Also, OP = OA = OL = OM = r

∴ Diameters PL and AM bisect each other at O.

∴ Quadrilateral APML is a square.

Q4. We have seen how to get 90° using paper folding. Now, suppose we do not have any paper but two sticks of equal length, and a thread. How do we make an exact 90° using these?
Ans: Let AB and CD be two sticks of equal length, say 6 cm.
Mark the midpoints of the sticks using a ruler.
Fix a screw to the sticks at their midpoints.
Using a thread, measure distances AD and BD.
Keep on moving the sticks about the screw, so that the distances AD and BD are equal.

In this position, fix the sticks by tightening the screw.
The new positions of the sticks are shown in the figure.
Tie pieces of thread along AD and BD.

Consider ∆AMD and ∆BMD.
We have AM = BM, AD = BD
and MD is common
∴ By the SSS condition,
∆AMD and ∆BMD are congruent.
∴ ∠AMD = ∠BMD
Also ∠AMD + ∠BMD = 180° (Linear angles)
∴ ∠AMD + ∠AMD = 180°
⇒ 2∠AMD = 180°
⇒ ∠AMD = 90°
∴ ∠AMD = ∠BMD = 90°
∴ Angle between the sticks is 90°.

Q5. We saw that one of the properties of a rectangle is that its opposite sides are parallel. Can this be chosen as a definition of a rectangle? In other words, is every quadrilateral that has opposite sides parallel and equal a rectangle?
Ans: 
Let ABCD be a quadrilateral in which opposite sides are parallel and equal.
Here AB || DC and AD || BC.
Also, AB = DC and AD = BC.
In the quadrilateral ABCD, opposite sides are equal.
For ABCD to be a rectangle, we require each angle to be 90°.
Given information AB || DC and AD || BC can not help us to prove that each angle of ABCD is 90°.

∴ ABCD may not be a rectangle.
∴ A rectangle can not be defined as a quadrilateral with equal and parallel opposite sides.

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Figure it Out

Q1. Find the remaining angles in the following quadrilaterals.

Ans: (i) Here PR ∥ EA, and PE ∥ RA
Therefore, PEAR is a parallelogram.
∠P = ∠A = 40° …………. (Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal)
∠P + ∠R = 180° …………. (The sum of the adjacent angles of a parallelogram is 180°)
40° + ∠R = 180°
∠R = 180° – 40°
∠R = 140°.
∠R = ∠E = 140° …………. (Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal)
(ii) Here PQ ∥ SR, and PS ∥ QR
∴ PQRS is a parallelogram.
∠P = ∠R = 110° …………. (Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal)
∠P + ∠S = 180° …………. (The sum of the adjacent angles of a parallelogram is 180°)
110° + ∠S = 180°
∠S = 180° – 110°
∠S = 70°.
∠S = ∠Q = 70° …………. (Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal)
(iii) Here, XWUV is a rhombus (all sides equal). 
In △VUX, UV = UX, then the angles opposite them are equal.
∴ ∠UXV = ∠UVX = 30°
∠UXV = ∠WXV = 30° …………. (The diagonals of a rhombus bisect its angles)
Also, ∠UVX = ∠WVX = 30° …………. (The diagonals of a rhombus bisect its angles)
∠E = 2 × ∠UVX = 2 × 30° = 60°
∠V = ∠X = 60° …………. (Opposite angles of a rhombus are equal)
∠V + ∠U = 180° …………. (The sum of adjacent angles of a rhombus is 180°)
60° + ∠U = 180°
∠U = 180° – 60°
∠U = 120°
∠U = ∠W = 120° …………. (Opposite angles of a rhombus are equal)
(iv) Here, AEIO is a rhombus (all sides equal). 
In △EAO, AE = AO, then the angles opposite them are equal.
∴ ∠AOE = ∠AEO = 20°
∠AEO = ∠IEO = 20° …………. (The diagonals of a rhombus bisect its angles)
Also, ∠AOE = ∠IOE = 20° …………. (The diagonals of a rhombus bisect its angles)
∠E = 2 × ∠AEO = 2 × 20° = 40°
∠E = ∠O = 40° …………. (Opposite angles of a rhombus are equal)
∠E + ∠A = 180° …………. (The sum of adjacent angles of a rhombus is 180°)
40° + ∠A = 180°
∠A = 180° – 40°
∠A = 140°
∠A = ∠I = 140° …………. (Opposite angles of a rhombus are equal)

Q2. Using the diagonal properties, construct a parallelogram whose diagonals are of lengths 7 cm and 5 cm, and intersect at an angle of 140°.
Ans: 

Steps of construction:
(i) Draw a line segment AC of length 7 cm and mark its midpoint as O.
(ii) At point O, draw an angle of 140° with respect to diagonal AC.
(iii) From O, along the 140° line in both directions, mark OD = 2.5 cm OD and OB = 2.5 cm using a compass.
(iv) Join D to A and C.
Join B to A and C.
ABCD is the required parallelogram.

Q3. Using the diagonal properties, construct a rhombus whose diagonals are of lengths 4 cm and 5 cm.
Ans: 

Steps of construction:
(i) Draw a line segment AC of length 5 cm.
(ii) Draw the perpendicular bisector of AC, intersecting it at O.
(iii) With O as centre and radius 2 cm, mark points B (below) and D (above) on the perpendicular bisector.
(iv) Join A–D, D–C, C–B, and B–A.
ABCD is the required rhombus.

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Figure it Out

Q1. Find all the sides and the angles of the quadrilateral obtained by joining two equilateral triangles with sides 4 cm.
Ans: 

Since all sides of an equilateral triangle are equal.
Thus, the lengths of all sides of the given quadrilateral are equal.
∴ PQ = QR = RS = SP = 4 cm.
Also, the measure of all angles of an equilateral triangle is 60°.
∠P = ∠R = 60°
∠S = ∠PSQ + ∠RSQ = 60° + 60° = 120°.
∠Q = ∠PQR + ∠RQS = 60° + 60° = 120°.

Q2. Construct a kite whose diagonals are of lengths 6 cm and 8 cm.
Ans: 

(i) Draw a line segment AC = 6 cm.
(ii) Construct the perpendicular bisector of AC; let it meet AC at O (so O is the midpoint).
(iii) With centre O and radius 3 cm draw an arc to cut the bisector above AC; label that point D. With centre O and radius 5 cm draw an arc to cut the bisector below AC; label that point B.
(iv) Join A ⁣− ⁣B,  B ⁣− ⁣C,  C ⁣− ⁣D,  D ⁣− ⁣A.
ABCD is the required kite.

Q3. Find the remaining angles in the following trapeziums —
Ans: 
Since AB ∥ DC, and AD is a tranversal, then
∠A + ∠D = 180° …………. (Sum of angles on the same side of the transversal)
135° + ∠D = 180°
∠D = 180° – 135°
∠D = 45°
Also, since AB ∥ DC, and BC is a tranversal, then
∠B + ∠C = 180° …………. (Sum of angles on the same side of the transversal)
105° + ∠C = 180°
∠C = 180° – 105°
∠C = 75°

Since PQ ∥ SR, and PS is a tranversal, then
∠P + ∠S = 180° …………. (Sum of angles on the same side of the transversal)
∠P + 100° = 180°
∠P = 180° – 100° = 80°.
∠S = ∠R = 100° …………… (Angles opposite to equal sides are equal)
Also, since PQ ∥ SR, and QR is a tranversal, then
∠Q + ∠R = 180° …………… (Sum of angles on the same side of the transversal)
∠Q + 100° = 180°
∠Q = 180° – 100° = 80°.

Q4. Draw a Venn diagram showing the set of parallelograms, kites, rhombuses, rectangles, and squares. Then, answer the following questions 
(i) What is the quadrilateral that is both a kite and a parallelogram?
(ii) Can there be a quadrilateral that is both a kite and a rectangle?
(iii) Is every kite a rhombus? If not, what is the correct relationship between these two types of quadrilaterals?

Ans: (i) The set of rhombuses is common to both the set of kites and the set of parallelograms.
∴ A rhombus is both a kite and a parallelogram.
(ii) A kite is not a rectangle, and a rectangle is not a kite.
∴ There can be no quadrilateral that is both a kite and a rectangle.
Also, there is no common portion of the set of kites and the set of rectangles.
(iii) Every kite is not a rhombus.
In the given figure, the kite ABCD is not a rhombus.
Correct relationship: Every rhombus is a kite, but not every kite is a rhombus.

Q5. If PAIR and RODS are two rectangles, find ∠IOD.
Ans: Since PAIR and RODS are two triangles.
∠RIO = 90° ……… (Corner angle of a rectangle)
In △RIO,
∠IRO + ∠IOR + ∠RIO = 180° …………. (Sum of angles of a triangle)
30° + ∠IOR + 90° = 180°
120° + ∠IOR = 180°
∠IOR = 180° – 120° = 60°.
∴ ∠IOD = 90° – ∠IOR = 90° – 60° = 30°.

Q6. Construct a square with a diagonal 6 cm without using a protractor.
Ans: 

Steps of construction:
(i) Draw a line segment AC = 6 cm and mark its midpoint as O.
(ii) With O as centre and radius greater than half of AC, draw arcs above and below AC from points A and C.
(iii) Join the arc intersections to get a line perpendicular to AC and passing through O.
(iv) Again, with O as centre and radius equal to 3 cm, mark points B and D on the perpendicular line.
(v) Connect A–B–C–D–A.
Hence, ABCD is the required square with a diagonal of 6 cm.

Q7. CASE is a square. The points U, V, W and X are the midpoints of the sides of the square. What type of quadrilateral is UVWX? Find this by using geometric reasoning, as well as by construction and measurement. Find other ways of constructing a square within a square such that the vertices of the inner square lie on the sides of the outer square, as shown in Figure (b).

Ans: (a) U, V, W, and X are the midpoints of the sides of the square.
In ∆VCU and ∆UAX,
we have VC = UA, ∠VCU = ∠UAX = 90°, and CU = AX.
∴ By the SAS condition, ∆VCU and ∆UAX are congruent.
∴ VU = UX
Similarly, VU = XW, VU = WV.
∴ Sides of the quadrilateral UVWX are equal.

In ∆VCU, VC = CU
⇒∠1 = ∠2
Also, ∠1 + ∠C + ∠2 = 180°
⇒∠1 + 90° + ∠1 = 180°
⇒2∠1 = 90°
⇒∠1 = 45°
∴ ∠2 is also 45°.
Similarly, ∠3 = ∠4 = 45°
We have ∠2 + ∠VUX + ∠3 = 180°
⇒45° + ∠VUX + 45° = 180°
⇒∠VUX = 180° – 90°
⇒ ∠VUX = 90°
Similarly, ∠VXW = 90°, ∠XWV = 90° and ∠WVU = 90°.
∴ By definition, the quadrilateral UVWX is a square.

​(b) Let ABCD be a square.
Take points P, Q, R, and S such that AS = BP = CQ = DR.

Since the sides of squares are equal,
we have DS = AP = BQ = CR.
In ∆PAS and ∆SDR, we have
PA = SD, ∠PAS = ∠SDR = 90°, and AS = DR.
∴ By the SAS condition, ∆PAS and ∆SDR are congruent.
∴ PS = SR
Similarly, PS = RQ, PS = QP.
∴ Sides of the quadrilateral PQRS are equal.
In ∆PAS, ∠1 + ∠2 + 90° = 180°
⇒∠1 + ∠2 = 90°
⇒∠3 + ∠2 = 90° (∵ ∠1 = ∠3)
Also, ∠2 + ∠4 + ∠3 = 180°
⇒ 90° + ∠4 = 180°
⇒ ∠4 = 180° – 90°
⇒ ∠4 = 90°
∴ Similarly, ∠5 = 90°, ∠6 = 90°, and ∠7 = 90°.
By definition, the quadrilateral PQRS is a square.

Q8. If a quadrilateral has four equal sides and one angle of 90°, will it be a square? Find the answer using geometric reasoning as well as by construction and measurement.
Ans: Reasoning:

  • A rhombus is a quadrilateral with four equal sides.
  • If a rhombus has one angle of 90°, then:
  • Its opposite angle is also 90° (opposite angles of a rhombus are equal).
  • Each adjacent angle must also be 90° (sum of adjacent angles in a parallelogram/rhombus is 180°).
  • Thus, all four angles are 90°.
  • Since the quadrilateral has all sides equal and all angles right angles, it is a square.

Construction and measurement:

Steps of construction:
(i) Draw a line segment PQ of length 5 cm.
(ii) At point PP, construct a perpendicular line to PQ.
(iii) On this perpendicular, mark point S such that PS = 5 cm.
(iv) With S as centre and radius 5 cm, draw an arc to the right of PS.
(v) With Q as centre and radius 5 cm, draw an arc above PQ to intersect the arc from step (4) at point R.
Join Q–R, R–S, and S–P to complete the square PQRS.
Verification by measurement:
All sides: PQ = QR = RS = SP = 5 cm
All angles: ∠P =∠Q =∠R =∠S = 90°.
Conclusion: The figure constructed is a square.

Q9. What type of quadrilateral is one in which the opposite sides are equal? Justify your answer.
Hint: Draw a diagonal and check for congruent triangles.

Ans: If a quadrilateral has opposite sides equal, then it is a parallelogram. 
Geometric reasoning using a diagonal:

Given: Quadrilateral ABCD with AB = CD and BC = DA.
Draw diagonal AC.
In △ABC and △CDA,
AB = CD (given)
BC = DA (given)
AC = AC (common side)
By SSS congruence, △ABC ≅ △CDA.
From congruence, corresponding angles are equal:
∠BAC =∠DCA and ∠ACB =∠CAD.
But these are alternate interior angles.
∴ AB ∥ DC and AD ∥ BC.
Hence, ABCD is a parallelogram.

Q10. Will the sum of the angles in a quadrilateral such as the following one also be 360°? Find the answer using geometric reasoning as well as by constructing this figure and measuring.
Ans: Yes, the sum of the angles in a quadrilateral will always be 360°.
Construction: Mark four non-collinear points as A, B, C, and D, and join them to form a quadrilateral ABCD.

Geometric reasoning:
In quad. ABCD, join BD to divide it into two triangles.
Now, In △BAD,
∠DBA + ∠BAD + ∠ADB = 180° ……….(1)……. (Sum of angles of a triangle)
In △BCD,
∠BCD + ∠CDB + ∠DBC = 180° ……….(2)……. (Sum of angles of a triangle)
Adding (1) and (2), we get
∠DBA + ∠BAD + ∠ADB + ∠BCD + ∠CDB + ∠DBC = 180° + 180°
(∠DBA + ∠DBC) + (∠ADB + ∠CDB) + ∠BAD + ∠BCD = 360°
∠ABC + ∠ADC + ∠BAD + ∠BCD = 360°
Thus, the sum of the angles of the given quadrilateral is 360°.

Q11. State whether the following statements are true or false. Justify your answers.
(i) A quadrilateral whose diagonals are equal and bisect each other must be a square.
Ans: False.

A quadrilateral whose diagonals are equal and bisect each other is a rectangle. A square is a special case of a rectangle where all sides are also equal.

(ii) A quadrilateral having three right angles must be a rectangle.
Ans: True.

Let ABCD be a quadrilateral having three right angles at A, D, and C.
We have ∠A + ∠B + ∠C + ∠D = 360°.
⇒ 90° + ∠B + 90° + 90° = 360°
⇒ ∠B = 360° – 270°
⇒ ∠B = 90°.
∴ Each angle of ABCD is 90°.
∴ Given quadrilateral is a rectangle.

(iii) A quadrilateral whose diagonals bisect each other must be a parallelogram.
Ans: True.

If the diagonals bisect each other, then the two triangles formed by a diagonal are congruent, which gives pairs of opposite sides parallel. Hence the figure is a parallelogram.

(iv) A quadrilateral whose diagonals are perpendicular to each other must be a rhombus.
Ans: False.

Squares, kites, and some other quadrilaterals also have perpendicular diagonals. Therefore, having perpendicular diagonals does not necessarily mean the quadrilateral is a rhombus.

(v) A quadrilateral in which the opposite angles are equal must be a parallelogram.
Ans:
 True.

Let ABCD be a quadrilateral in which ∠1 = ∠3 and ∠2 = ∠4.
We have, ∠1 + ∠2 + ∠3 + ∠4 = 360°.
⇒ ∠1 + ∠2 + ∠1 + ∠2 = 360°
⇒ 2(∠1 + ∠2) = 360°
⇒ ∠1 + ∠2 = 180°
AB is a transversal of lines AD and BC, and the sum of internal angles ∠1 and ∠2 on the same side is 180°.
∴ Lines AD and BC are parallel.
Again, ∠1 + ∠2 + ∠3 + ∠4 = 360°
⇒ ∠3 + ∠2 + ∠3 + ∠2 = 360°
⇒ 2(∠2 + ∠3) = 360°
⇒ ∠2 + ∠3 = 180°
BC is a transversal of lines AB and DC, and the sum of internal angles ∠2 and ∠3 on the same sides is 180°.
∴ Lines AB and DC are parallel.
∴ Opposite sides of quadrilateral ABCD are parallel.
∴ ABCD is a parallelogram.
∴ The given statement is true

(vi) A quadrilateral in which all the angles are equal is a rectangle.
Ans: True

If all four angles are equal, each angle must be 360°/4 = 90°. A quadrilateral with four right angles is a rectangle.

(vii) Isosceles trapeziums are parallelograms.
Ans: False.

An isosceles trapezium has exactly one pair of parallel sides and the non-parallel sides equal while a parallelogram must have two pairs of parallel sides. So an isosceles trapezium is not a parallelogram.

27. Sentence Reordering – Questions & Answers

Q.1. Rearrange the following jumbled words/phrases to make meaningful sentences:    (3 marks)
(a) for many/on/relied/dogs/people have/generations
(b) companionship/used/they/for hunting/have been/and
(c) very/a dog’s/are/and ears/sensitive/nose
Ans.

(a) For many generations people have relied on dogs./People have relied on dogs for many generations.
(b) They have been used for hunting and companionship.
(c) A dog’s nose and ears are very sensitive.

Q.2. Rearrange the following jumbled words/phrases to make meaningful sentences : (3 marks) 
(a) inside/grandeur/the palace hall/it was/all
(b) interwoven/pearls/were/flower garlands/sparkling/with
(c) wooden stage/painted backcloth/the/decorated/with a/was
Ans.
(a) It was all grandeur inside the palace hall.
(b) Flower garlands were interwoven with sparkling pearls.
(c) The wooden stage was decorated with a painted backcloth.

Q.3. Rearrange the following words to make meaningful sentences:    (3 marks)
(a) children/ kept/ heart/ for/ young/ writing/ has/ me/ at
(b) writing/ children/ when/ seventeen/ I/ took/ was/ for/ to/ I
(c) fiction/ children/ hooked/ today/ are/ to/ edgy
Ans.

(a) Writing has kept me young at heart for children.
(b) I took to writing for children when I was seventeen.
(c) Children are hooked to edgy fiction today.

Q.4. Rearrange the following to make meaningful sentences. The first one has been done as an example:     (3 marks) 
Example: England/good/many/lived/a/years/king/ago/wise/there/and/in Many years ago there lived a wise and good king in England.
(a) so much/man/his country/did/other/ever/for/for/as he/no/did
(b) the world/speak/Alfred/people/of/all over/the Great/now/as/him
(c) have/life/in/easy/those/did not/very/days/a/a king
Ans.
(a) No other man ever did so much for his country as he did.
(b) People all over the world now speak of him as Alfred the Great.
(c) A king did not have a very easy life in those days.  

Q.5. Rearrange the following to make meaningful sentences. The first one has been done as an example:    (3 marks)
Example: stands/a/at/population/tiger/in/slim 1411/India/the/today The tiger population stands at a slim 1411 in India today.
(a) concemed/ the/ really/ Indian/ are/ authorities
(b) tigers/ the/ of/ population/ falling/ is/ sharply
(c) considered/ was/ tigers,/ Sariska,/ for/ sanctuary/ a/ which/ tigers left/ have/ any/ does not
Ans.

(a) The Indian authorities are really concerned.
(b) The population of tigers is falling sharply.
(c) Sariska, which was considered a sanctuary for tigers, does not have any tigers left.

Q.6. Rearrange the following jumbled words and phrases to make meaningful sentences : (3 marks)
(a) teeth/one/ the/ neglected / of/body / the / are/of / most/parts
(b) brushing/ teeth/ remove/ 50%/ your/ wbes/ can/ almost/ of/ dental
(c) good/ and/ oral/ health/ dental/ hygiene/ need/ inculcated/ to/ atanearlyage/be
Ans.

(a) The teeth are one of the most neglected parts of the body.
(b) Brushing teeth can remove almost 50% of your dental woes.
(c) Good oral health and dental hygiene need to be inculcated at an early age.

Q.7. Rearrange the following jumbled words/phrases to make meaningful sentences : (3 marks) 
(a) vast space/ a multitude of/ about/ wandering/stars/is/ in the
(b) majority/a few/ are/ form groups/ but the/ solitary/ of them
(c) a/ they/ universe/ travel/ very/ through/ spacious
Ans.
(a) A multitude of stars is wandering about in the vast space.
(b) A few of them form groups but the majority are solitary.
(c) They travel through a very spacious universe.

Q.8. Rearrange the following jumbled words/phrases to make meaningful sentences:     (3 marks) 
Example, many Indians sandal wood/to be/is considered/sacred by Sandalwood is considered to be sacred by many Indian
(a) the Sandalwood/comes/oil/tree/the sandal/of Mysore/from
(b) of sandalwood/the commercial/Tipu Sultan/recognized/significance
(c) for the/monopolized/he then/the trade/state
Ans. (a) The sandal oil comes from the Sandalwood tree of Mysore.
(b) Tipu Sultan recognized the commercial significance of Sandalwood.
(c) He then monopolized the trade for the state.

Q.9. Rearrange the jumbled words/phrases to form meaningful sentences. The first one has been done for you:      (3 marks)
e.y have/area/potential/kills/species/road/endemic to the/entire/wipe out Road kills have the potential to wipe out entire species endemic to the area.
(a) entirely/blame the/we/public/cannot
(b) them/educate/have/we/to
(c) its life/an animal/could/cost/road/the/on/candy/throwing/a/even
Ans.

(a) We cannot blame the public entirely.
(b) We have to educate them.
(c) Even throwing a candy on the road could cost an animal its life.

Q.10. Rearrange the following words/phrases to make meaningful sentences:     (3 marks)
(a) have been/ by/ infuriated/ I/ of/ etiquette/ lack/ people’s
(b) cannot/ freedom/ away/ be/ taken/ one/ from/ of speech
(c) cannot/ speaking/ yet one/ all the time/ keep on
Ans.

(a) I have been infuriated by people’s lack of etiquette.
(b) Freedom of speech cannot be taken away from one.
(c) Yet one cannot keep on speaking all the time.

Q.11. Rearrange the following words/phrases to make meaningful sentences: (3 marks) 
(a) is/basic/change/of/truth/existence/the
(b) every/ entire/is/ the/ cosmos/ changing/ moment
(c) shows/ Tagore/ path of/ the/ taking/ pride/ love/in the/God/of
Ans.
(a) Change is the basic truth of existence.
(b) Every moment the entire cosmos is changing.
(c) Tagore shows the path of taking pride in the love of God.

Q.12. Rearrange the following jumbled words/phrases to make meaningful sentences and write the same in the answer sheet:     (3 marks)
(a) elephant/land animal/largest/is/today/the
(b) mild/peace loving/is/animal/it/a/and
(c) more easily/that is why/domesticated/be/can/it
Ans.

(a) Elephant is the largest land animal today.
(b) It is a mild and peace-loving animal.
(c) That is why it can be domesticated more easily.

27. Sentence Reordering – Introduction & Practice Examples

What is Sentence Reordering?
It is one of the important chapters of Class 10 English Grammar. By going through the name it is not difficult to understand the meaning of these words. It concentrates on the arrangement of a few jumbled sentences. The students are usually asked to arrange a bunch of sentences and the way you arrange it determines their performance in the final exam. This is usually known by various names like rearranging of words, rearranging sentences, jumbled words, word order exercises, making a sentence with the word, but the words in the correct order to make sentences, sentence order, sentence formation. A student has to be extra careful while rearranging sentences because it can be tricky. A student has to be a good observer to analyze a sentence. A well-constructed sentence adds meaning to a story and hence sentence rearrangement is an important element.

Types of Sentence Rearrangement Questions:

The questions which are asked in the board exam usually follow some patterns. There are basically 4 formats

  • The Basic Format: This is the format where all the statements are presented in a jumbled form and students need to reshape all the statements correctly.
  • Static First Statement: In the second type the first statement is given as static and candidates have to arrange the other statements logically. The first statement must remain unaffected.
  • Static Last Statement: Just like a static first statement, the last statement given can also be static and candidates need to arrange the other sentences to make the paragraph logical with the last sentence constant
  • Static First and Last Statement: The first and last statement can be static and candidates are required to arrange the leftover sentences between these two statements to make them logically correct

Examples/Practice Questions:
Look at the words and phrases below. Rearrange them to form meaningful sentences:
1. the / of / plight / Tanzanians / would / like / know / the /you / about / to
2. is / the / receiver / lifted
3. think / why / preferred / the / you / to land / dinosaurs / water / do
4. can result / or fire / electrical faults / in shock
5. the / there / numberless / are / sky / stars / in
6. stories / loved / my grandfather / telling me
7. retailer / ice cream / to tell / the Swad / has a story
8. years trying / to perfect / Elias Howe spent / a sewing machine
9. is one / summer visitors / the / of the / swallow / best-known
10. friends / I / my / were / grandmother / and / good
11. only 26 / of relativity, which / Albert Einstein is / for his / when he was / best known / he first advanced / theory
12. of / animals / with / concerned / large / children’s books / proportion / are / a
13. why / you / don’t / bothering / instmead / of / me / play / go / and
14. important / it / is / to observe / rules / traffic
15. beach vacations / was / an attraction / coconut  water / long ago / during
16. bird / in the / the / world / largest / at / cant’ / fly / all
17. person / physically / a / was / Kitty / handicapped
18. gets / tender coconuts / 10-15 truckloads / Delhi / of / daily
19. came / months / me / for eight / to teach / he
20. Sudha Chandran / a national icon / famous dancer, / a / is / for the desabled
Ans.

1. Would you like to know about the plight of the Tanzanians?
2. The receiver is lifted.
3. Why do you think the dinosaurs preferred water to land ?
4. Electrical faults can result in shock or fire.
5. There are numberless stars in the sky.
6. My grandfather loved telling me stories.
7. The Swad ice cream retailer has a story to tell.
8. Elias Howe spent years trying to perfect a sewing machine.
9. The swallow is one of the best-known summer visitors.
10. My grandmother and I were good friends.
11. Albert Einstein is best known for his theory of relativity, which he first advanced when he was only 26.
12. A large proportion of children’s books are concerned with animals.
13. Why don’t you go and play instead of bothering me ?
14. It is important to observe traffic rules.
15. Long ago, coconut water was an attraction during beach vacations.
16. The largest bird in the world can’t fly at all.
17. Kitty was a physically handicapped person.
18. Delhi gets 10-15 truckloads of tender coconuts daily.
19. For eight months, he came to teach me.
20. Sudha Chandran, a famous dancer, is a national icon for the disabled.

26. Commands and Requests – Worksheet Solutions

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions

Q.1. Which of the following is the correct definition of a command?
(a) A polite way to ask someone to do something.
(b) A statement that expresses a strong request or directive.
(c) A sentence that ends with a question mark.
(d) A type of question that seeks information.

Ans: (b)
Explanation: A command is a type of sentence that expresses a strong request or directive, indicating what someone should do.

Q.2. What is the main difference between a command and a request?
(a) A command is more polite than a request.
(b) A request is a question, whereas a command is a statement.
(c) A command is a directive, whereas a request seeks cooperation.
(d) There is no difference; the terms can be used interchangeably.

Ans: (c)
Explanation: A command is a direct instruction or order, while a request seeks cooperation or permission.

Q.3. Which of the following sentences is an example of a command?
(a) Could you please pass the salt?
(b) Can you tell me the time?
(c) Shut the door before leaving.
(d) Would you like a cup of tea?

Ans: (c)
Explanation: This sentence is an example of a command as it gives a direct instruction without seeking cooperation or permission.

Q.4. In a command, the subject of the sentence is usually ___________.
(a) You
(b) I
(c) They
(d) He/She

Ans: (a)
Explanation: In commands, the subject of the sentence is usually “You,” indicating the person who is being addressed.

Q.5. Which punctuation mark is typically used at the end of a command?
(a) Period (.)
(b) Comma (,)
(c) Exclamation mark (!)
(d) Question mark (?)

Ans: (a)
Explanation: Commands typically end with a period (full stop) to indicate a firm directive rather than a question or exclamation.

Section B: Short Questions

Q.1. Define a request in the context of communication.

Ans: A request is a form of communication where someone asks for something, seeks permission, or solicits assistance.

Q.2. Give an example of a command that can be used in a classroom setting.

Ans: Example answer: “Please bring your textbooks to class tomorrow.”

Q.3. Explain the importance of using polite language while making requests.

Ans: Using polite language while making requests is important as it shows respect, consideration, and enhances the likelihood of cooperation.

Q.4. What is the role of body language in conveying commands effectively?

Ans: Body language plays a crucial role in conveying commands effectively as it can emphasize the directive, establish authority, and convey confidence.

Q.5. How can commands and requests be used to establish authority and influence?

Ans: Commands and requests can be used to establish authority and influence by expressing expectations clearly, setting boundaries, and motivating others to take specific actions.

Section C: Fill in the Blanks

Q.1. A command is a type of _______ that expresses a request or directs someone to do something.

Ans: A command is a type of sentence that expresses a request or directs someone to do something.
Explanation: A command is a type of sentence that gives an order, instruction, or request to someone.

Q.2. In a command, the subject is usually _______.

Ans: In a command, the subject is usually implied.
Explanation: In a command, the subject is often not explicitly stated but is understood to be “you” or the person being addressed.

Q.3. A command usually ends with a _______.

Ans: A command usually ends with a period (full stop).
Explanation: A command is typically punctuated with a period at the end, indicating a complete sentence.

Q.4. A _______ command is a polite way of making a request or giving an order.

Ans: A indirect command is a polite way of making a request or giving an order.
Explanation: An indirect command is a more polite or courteous way of making a request or giving an order.

Q.5. A _______ command is a direct and forceful way of giving an order or making a request.

Ans: A imperative command is a direct and forceful way of giving an order or making a request.
Explanation: An imperative command is a direct and forceful way of giving an order or making a request.

Section D: Match the Column

Match the words/phrases in Column A with their corresponding meanings in Column B.

Ans:

Section E: True or False

Q.1. A command always ends with an exclamation mark.

Ans: False
Explanation: A command usually ends with a period (full stop), not an exclamation mark.

Q.2. An indirect command is a more polite way of giving an order.

Ans: True
Explanation: An indirect command is a polite way of making a request or giving an order.

Q.3. The subject of a command is always explicitly stated.

Ans: False
Explanation: The subject of a command is often implied and not explicitly stated.

Q.4. “May I have some water, please?” is an example of an imperative command.

Ans: False
Explanation: “May I have some water, please?” is an example of an indirect command, not an imperative command.

Q.5. “Stop talking!” is an example of an imperative command.

Ans: True
Explanation: “Stop talking!” is a direct and forceful way of giving an order, making it an imperative command.

26. Commands and Requests –  Worksheet

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions

Q.1. Which of the following is the correct definition of a command?
(a) A polite way to ask someone to do something.
(b) A statement that expresses a strong request or directive.
(c) A sentence that ends with a question mark.
(d) A type of question that seeks information.

Q.2. What is the main difference between a command and a request?
(a) A command is more polite than a request.
(b) A request is a question, whereas a command is a statement.
(c) A command is a directive, whereas a request seeks cooperation.
(d) There is no difference; the terms can be used interchangeably.

Q.3. Which of the following sentences is an example of a command?
(a) Could you please pass the salt?
(b) Can you tell me the time?
(c) Shut the door before leaving.
(d) Would you like a cup of tea?

Q.4. In a command, the subject of the sentence is usually ___________.
(a) You
(b) I
(c) They
(d) He/She

Q.5. Which punctuation mark is typically used at the end of a command?
(a) Period (.)
(b) Comma (,)
(c) Exclamation mark (!)
(d) Question mark (?)

Section B: Short Questions

Q.1. Define a request in the context of communication.

Q.2. Give an example of a command that can be used in a classroom setting.

Q.3. Explain the importance of using polite language while making requests.

Q.4. What is the role of body language in conveying commands effectively?

Q.5. How can commands and requests be used to establish authority and influence?

Section C: Fill in the Blanks

Q.1. A command is a type of _______ that expresses a request or directs someone to do something.

Q.2. In a command, the subject is usually _______.

Q.3. A command usually ends with a _______.

Q.4. A _______ command is a polite way of making a request or giving an order.

Q.5. A _______ command is a direct and forceful way of giving an order or making a request.

Section D: Match the Column

Match the words/phrases in Column A with their corresponding meanings in Column B.

Section E: True or False

Q.1. A command always ends with an exclamation mark.

Q.2. An indirect command is a more polite way of giving an order.

Q.3. The subject of a command is always explicitly stated.

Q.4. “May I have some water, please?” is an example of an imperative command.

Q.5. “Stop talking!” is an example of an imperative command.

You can access the solutions to this worksheet here.

26. Commands and Requests – Introduction

Introduction

The chapter titled “Commands and Requests” delves into the usage of imperatives and modal verbs for issuing commands and making requests. Imperatives are employed for direct orders, while modal verbs convey varying degrees of necessity or politeness in requests. The formality of these commands and requests can be influenced by the context.

Imperatives

  • Imperatives are sentences that express commands, instructions, or requests.
  • They are formed using the base form of the verb (without “to”).
  • Examples:
    “Close the door.”
    “Please sit down.”
    “Don’t talk during the class.”

Types of Imperative Sentences with Examples
1. Positive Imperatives

  • Positive imperatives are used to give direct orders or commands.
  • They usually begin with the base form of the verb.
  • Examples:
    “Bring me a glass of water.”
    “Clean your room.”
    “Finish your homework.”

2. Negative Imperatives

  • Negative imperatives are used to prohibit or forbid actions.
  • They are formed by adding “do not” or “don’t” before the base form of the verb.
  • Examples:
    “Don’t touch the hot stove.”
    “Do not enter without permission.”
    “Don’t run in the corridor.”

Polite Requests using Modal Verbs

  • Modal verbs are used to make polite requests or to express varying degrees of necessity.
  • Modal verbs include “can,” “could,” “may,” “might,” “would,” “should,” etc.
  • Examples:
    “Can you please pass me the salt?”
    “Could you lend me your pen?”
    “Would you mind closing the window?”

Try yourself:

Which of the following sentences is a negative imperative?

  • A.Please bring me a book.
  • B.Don’t forget to call me later.
  • C.Can you help me with this?
  • D.Finish your dinner before watching TV.

View SolutionExpressing Commands and Requests in Different Situations

  • Commands and requests can vary based on the situation and the relationship between the speaker and the listener.
  • In formal situations, it is common to use indirect commands and requests using phrases such as “Would you be so kind as to…” or “Could I ask you to…”
  • In informal situations, direct imperatives and polite requests using modal verbs are more commonly used.

Changing Commands and Requests into Indirect Speech

  • In imperative sentences that convey commands, the reporting verb is altered to reflect a command, such as  “order,” “tell,” “allow,” “request,”  etc.
  • The imperative mood is transformed into the infinitive form by prefixing  “to”  before the verb.
  • In negative sentences, the auxiliary verb  “do”  is omitted, and  “to”  is positioned after  “not.” 

Examples:

  • Direct: She said to me, “Open the window.”
    Indirect: She ordered me to open the window.
  • Direct: The captain said to the soldiers, “Attack the enemy.”
    Indirect: The captain commanded the soldiers to attack the enemy.
  • Direct: I said to him, “Leave this place at once.”
    Indirect: I told him to leave that place at once.
  • Direct: The teacher said to the students, “Listen to me attentively.”
    Indirect: The teacher asked the students to listen to him attentively.
  • Direct: The Principal said to the peon, “Ring the bell.”
    Indirect: The Principal ordered the peon to ring the bell.
  • Direct: The master said to the servant, “Fetch me a glass of water.”
    Indirect: The master ordered the servant to fetch him a glass of water.
  • Direct: I said to him, “Please bring me a glass of water.”
    Indirect: I requested him to bring me a glass of water.
  • Direct: I said to my friend, “Please lend me your book.”
    Indirect: I requested my friend to lend me his book.

Sentences with ‘Let’.

‘Let’ is used in various meanings.

(i) ‘Let’ is used to make a proposal:

  • First change the reporting verb into ‘proposed’ or ‘suggested’.
  • Use ‘should’ instead of ‘let’.
    Example:
    Direct: 
    He said to me, “Let us go home.”
    Indirect: He suggested to me that we should go home.

(ii) ‘Let’ is used as ‘to allow’:

  • In Indirect Speech, we change the reporting verb to ‘requested’ or ‘ordered’.We start Reported Speech with ‘to’.
    Example:
    Direct: Ram said to Mohan, “Let him do it.”
    Indirect: Ram ordered Mohan to let him do that.
    Or
    Ram told Mohan that he might be allowed to do that.

Difference between commands and requests

  • It’s important to note that commands and requests are different sentence types.
  • A request is a polite way of asking someone to do something, whereas a command is a more direct way of telling someone what to do.
  • For example, “Could you please pass the salt?” is a request, while “Pass me the salt” is a command. In the first sentence, the speaker is asking for a favor, while in the second sentence, the speaker is giving a direct order.