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1

If \(E \subseteq G \subseteq U\), where U is the universal set, then the shaded venn diagram representing \(U – E\) or \(E^{c}\) is

  • A. I
  • B. II
  • C. III
  • D. IV
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2

The response of 160 pupils in a school asked to indicate their favourite subjects is given in the bar chart above. What percentage of the pupils have English and Health education as the their favourite subjects?

  • A. 55%
  • B. 52%
  • C. 36%
  • D. 22%
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3

Find the roots of x\(^3\) – 2x\(^2\) – 5x + 6 = 0

  • A. 1, -2, 3
  • B. 1, 2, -3,
  • C. -1, -2, 3
  • D. -1, 2, -3
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4

If x = \(\begin{pmatrix} 1 & 0 & 1 \\ 2 & -1 & 0 \\ -1 & 0 & 1\end{pmatrix}\) and y = \(\begin{pmatrix} -1 & 1 & 2 \\ 0 & -1 & -1 \\ 2 & -1 & 1\end{pmatrix}\)
find 2x – y

  • A. \(\begin{pmatrix} 3 & -1 & 0 \\ 4 & -3 & -1 \\ -4 & 1 & 1\end{pmatrix}\)
  • B. \(\begin{pmatrix} 3 & -1 & 0 \\ 4 & -1 & 1 \\ -4 & 1 & 1\end{pmatrix}\)
  • C. \(\begin{pmatrix} 3 & -1 & 0 \\ 4 & -3 & 1 \\ -4 & 1 & 1\end{pmatrix}\)
  • D. \(\begin{pmatrix} 3 & -1 & 0 \\ 4 & 1 & 1 \\ -4 & -1 & 1\end{pmatrix}\)
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5

Find p, q for which \(\begin{pmatrix} 2p & 8 \\ 3 & -5q \end{pmatrix}\)\(\begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 2\end{pmatrix}\) = \(\begin{pmatrix}24 \\ -17\end{pmatrix}\)

  • A. -4
  • B. 45
  • C. 4,2
  • D. 2
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6

How many terms of the series 3, -6, +12, – 24, + ….. are needed to make a total of 1 – 2\(^8\)?

  • A. 12
  • B. 10
  • C. 9
  • D. 8
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7

If y = x\(^2\) – x – 12, find the range of values of x for which y \( \geq \) 0

  • A. x < -3 0r x > 4
  • B. x \( \leq \) -3 or x \( \geq \) 4
  • C. -3 < x \( \geq \) 4
  • D. -3 \( \leq \) x \( \leq \) 4
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8

If \(T = 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{l}{g}}\), make g the subject of the formula

  • A. (4π l2) / T
  • B. (4π2l) / T2
  • C. (4π2l2) / T2
  • D. (2π√l) / T
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9

The sum of the first n positive integers is

  • A. 1/2 n(n-1)
  • B. n(n+1)
  • C. n(n-1)
  • D. 1/2 n(n+1)
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10

The cost of renovating a 6 m square room is N540. What is the cost of renovating a 9 m square room?

  • A. N1215
  • B. N720
  • C. N1620
  • D. N810
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11

Solve the inequalities for which \(\frac{x+4}{3}-\frac{x-3}{2} < 4\)

  • A. x < 7
  • B. x > -7
  • C. x < -7
  • D. x > 7
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12

Find the value of k if the expression kx3 + x2 – 5x – 2 leaves a remainder 2 when it is divided by 2x + 1

  • A. 10
  • B. 8
  • C. -10
  • D. -8
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13

A binary operation * on the set of rational numbers is defined as \(x \ast y = \frac{x^2 – y^2}{2xy}\). Find \(-5 \ast 3\)

  • A. \(\frac{-8}{15}\)
  • B. \(\frac{8}{15}\)
  • C. \(\frac{17}{15}\)
  • D. \(\frac{-17}{15}\)
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14

If p varies inversely as the cube of q and q varies directly as the square of r, what is the relationship between p and r?

  • A. p varies directly as r3
  • B. p varies inversely as r6
  • C. p varies inversely as 6√P
  • D. p varies directly as r6
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15

A binary operation \(\oplus\) defined on the set of real number is such that x\(\oplus\)y = xy/6 for all x, y ∈ R. Find the inverse of 20 under this operation when the identity element is 6

  • A. 1/12
  • B. 10/3
  • C. 1/20
  • D. 9/5
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16

The solution set of the shaded area above is

  • A. y ≥ 0, y ≥ x and y + x ≤ 4
  • B. y ≤ x, y + x ≤ 4
  • C. y + x ≥ 4, y ≤ x
  • D. y ≤ x, y + x ≤ 4 and y ≥ 0
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17

In the diagram above, PQ = 10 cm, PS = 8 cm and ∠PSR is 60o while ∠SRQ is a right angle. Find SR

  • A. 14 cm
  • B. 14√3 cm
  • C. 10 cm
  • D. 10√3 cm
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18

If the locus of the points which are equidistant from point P and Q meets line PQ at point N, then PN equals

  • A. NQ
  • B. 1/4NQ
  • C. 2NQ
  • D. 1/2NQ
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19

PQRSTW is a regular hexagon and QS intersects RT at V. Calculate ∠TVS

  • A. 120o
  • B. 90o
  • C. 30o
  • D. 60o
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20

What is the locus of points equidistant from the lines ax + by + c = 0?

  • A. A line bx - ay +q = 0
  • B. A line ax - by +q = 0
  • C. A line bx + ay +q = 0
  • D. A line ax + by +q = 0
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21

In the diagram above, POQ is a diameter of the circle PQRS. If ∠PSR = 145°, find x°

  • A. 55o
  • B. 45o
  • C. 35o
  • D. 25o
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