Series RTEQ.P. Code 24/0/0
Roll No.
RTE LEARN · CBSE PATTERN 2026–27
MATHEMATICS
Periodic Test 8
Time allowed : 1½ HoursMaximum Marks : 40
General Instructions :
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them :
(i)This question paper contains 17 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii)This question paper is divided into four sections – A, B, C and D.
(iii)In Section A, Question numbers 1 to 5 carry 1 mark each.
(iv)In Section B, Question numbers 6 to 10 are very short answer (VSA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
(v)In Section C, Question numbers 11 to 15 are short answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
(vi)In Section D, Question numbers 16 to 17 are long answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
(vii)Draw neat figures wherever required. Take π = 22/7 wherever required, if not stated.
(viii)Use of calculators is not allowed.
SECTION A
This section comprises 5 questions of 1 mark each.
1.1
What is an equation?
2.1
Solve: 2y = 60
3.1
What must we do to both sides of an equation to keep it balanced?
4.1
Solve: u/15 = 6
5.1
When a term moves to the other side of an equation, what happens to its sign?
SECTION B
This section comprises 5 very short answer (VSA) type questions of 2 marks each.
6.2
Solve: 3x - 10 = 35
7.2
Solve: 6y + 7 = 4y + 21
8.2
A taxi charges Rs 800 fixed fee plus Rs 20/km. Total fare is Rs 2200. Find the distance travelled.
9.2
Solve: 5(r+2)=10
10.2
Solve: -8=5x-3
SECTION C
This section comprises 5 short answer (SA) type questions of 3 marks each.
11.3
Solve the equation 28(x+4)+300=1000 using two different methods and verify both give the same answer.
12.3
Madhubanti has Rs 500. Delivery costs Rs 50, each snack plate costs Rs 25. (a) Frame the equation. (b) Solve. (c) If she has 5 family members, how many friends can she invite?
13.3
The sum of two numbers is 76. One is three times the other. (a) Frame the equation. (b) Solve for both numbers.
14.3
The height of a giraffe is 2.5m more than half its height. (a) Frame the equation. (b) Solve for height.
15.3
Given 4k+1=13. (a) Find k. (b) Find the value of 8k+2. (c) Find the value of 4k-1.
SECTION D
This section comprises 2 long answer (LA) type questions of 5 marks each.
16.5
Two friends save money: Jahnavi starts with Rs 4000 and saves Rs 650/month; Sunita starts with Rs 5050 and saves Rs 500/month. (a) Frame the equation for their savings being equal. (b) Solve for the number of months. (c) Verify by calculating both savings at that month. (d) Who has more money after 10 months? (e) Find the difference at 10 months.
17.5
A number increased by 36 is equal to ten times itself. (a) Frame the equation. (b) Solve for the number. (c) Verify your answer. (d) If instead the number increased by 45 equals eleven times itself, find that number. (e) Compare both answers.
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