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1

If \(N = \begin{pmatrix} 3 & 5 & -4 \\ 6 & -3 & -5 \\ -2 & 2 & 1 \end{pmatrix}\), find \(|N|\).

  • A. 65
  • B. 23
  • C. 17
  • D. 91
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2

If X, Y can take values from the set (1, 2, 3 ,4), find the probability that the product of X and Y is not greater than 6

  • A. \(\frac{5}{8}\)
  • B. \(\frac{5}{16}\)
  • C. \(\frac{1}{2}\)
  • D. \(\frac{3}{8}\)
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3

Add 54 \(_{eight}\) and 67\(_{eight}\) giving your answers in base eight

  • A. 111
  • B. 121
  • C. 123
  • D. 143
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4

From a point R, 300m north of P, a man walks eastwards to a place; Q which is 600m from P. Find the bearing of P from Q correct to the nearest degree

  • A. 026\(^o\)
  • B. 045\(^o\)
  • C. 210\(^o\)
  • D. 240\(^o\)
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5

Simplify 25\(\frac{1}{2}\) ร— 8\(\frac{-2}{3}\)

  • A. 1\(\frac{1}{4}\)
  • B. 2\(\frac{1}{4}\)
  • C. 6
  • D. 10
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6

Approximate 0.9875 to 1 decimal place.

  • A. 1.1
  • B. 1.0
  • C. 0.9
  • D. 0.10
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7

Calculate the area of an equilateral triangle of side 8cm

  • A. 8โˆš3
  • B. 16
  • C. 4โˆš3
  • D. 16โˆš3
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8

Which one of the following gives the members of the set A1 n B n C?

  • A. ฮฆ
  • B. {s}
  • C. {t, u}
  • D. {y, z}
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9

A box contains two red balls and four blue balls. A ball is drawn at random from the box and then replaced before a second ball is drawn. Find the probability of drawing two red balls.

  • A. \(\frac{2}{3}\)
  • B. \(\frac{1}{3}\)
  • C. \(\frac{1}{4}\)
  • D. \(\frac{1}{9}\)
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10

if y = 23\(_{five}\) + 101\(_{three}\) find y leaving your answer in base two

  • A. 1110
  • B. 10111
  • C. 11101
  • D. 111100
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11

From a point P, Q is 5km due West and R is12km due South of Q. Find the distance between P and R.

  • A. 5km
  • B. 12km
  • C. 13km
  • D. 17km
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12

Out of 7 consonants and 4 vowels, how many words of 3 consonants and 2 vowels can be formed?

  • A. 210
  • B. 1050
  • C. 21400
  • D. 25200
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13

Tossing a coin and rolling a die are two separate events. What is the probability of obtaining a tail on the coin and an even number on the die?

  • A. \(\frac{1}{16}\)
  • B. \(\frac{1}{6}\)
  • C. \(\frac{1}{4}\)
  • D. \(\frac{3}{8}\)
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14

Evaluate โˆซ\(^2_1\) \(\frac{5}{x}\) dx

  • A. 1.47
  • B. 2.67
  • C. 3.23
  • D. 3.47
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15

Calculate 243\(_{six}\) โ€“ 243\(_{five}\) expressing your answer in base 10

 

  • A. 0
  • B. 1
  • C. 26
  • D. 46
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16

Convert 0.04945 to two significant figures

  • A. 0.040
  • B. 0.049
  • C. 0.050
  • D. 0.49
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17

What is the modal age?

  • A. 4
  • B. 5
  • C. 6
  • D. 7
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18

Find the average of the first four prime numbers greater than 10

  • A. 20
  • B. 19
  • C. 17
  • D. 15
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19

Given that Sin (5\(_x\) โˆ’ 28)\(^o\) = Cos(3\(_x\) โˆ’ 50)\(^o\), o < x < 90\(^o\)
Find the value of x

  • A. 14\(^o\)
  • B. 21\(^o\)
  • C. 32\(^o\)
  • D. 39\(^o\)
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20

What is the loci of a distance 4cm from a given point P?

  • A. A straight line of length 4cm
  • B. a circle of radius 4cm
  • C. perpendicular to point P at 4cm
  • D. a circle of diameter 4cm
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21

The figure above is a Venn diagram showing the elements arranged within sets A,B,C,ฮต.
Use the figure to answer this question

What is n(A U B)1 ?

  • A. 2
  • B. 3
  • C. 4
  • D. 7
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