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The table shown gives the marks scored by a group of student in a test. Use the table to answer the question given.

Mark 0 1 2 3 4 5
Frequency 1 2 7 5 4 3

What is the probability of selecting a student from the group that scored 2 or 3

  • A. \(\frac{1}{11}\)
  • B. \(\frac{5}{22}\)
  • C. \(\frac{7}{22}\)
  • D. \(\frac{6}{11}\)
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44

The table shown gives the marks scored by a group of student in a test. Use the table to answer the question given.

Mark 0 1 2 3 4 5
Frequency 1 2 7 5 4 3

 

What is the median mark?

  • A. 1
  • B. 2
  • C. 3
  • D. 4
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45

A machine valued at N20,000 depreciates by 10% every year. What will be the value of the machine at the end of two years?

  • A. N16,200
  • B. N14,200
  • C. N12,000
  • D. N8,000
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46

If the simple interest on a sum of money invested at 3% per annum for 2\(\frac{1}{2}\)  years is N123, find the principal.

  • A. N676.50
  • B. N820
  • C. N1,640
  • D. N4,920
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47

What is the place value of 9 in the number 3.0492?

  • A. \(\frac{9}{10000}\)
  • B. \(\frac{9}{1000}\)
  • C. \(\frac{9}{100}\)
  • D. \(\frac{9}{10}\)
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48

Make T the subject of the relation.

  • A. T = \(\frac{R + P3}{15Q}\)
  • B. T = \(\frac{R - 15P^3}{Q}\)
  • C. T =R - \(\frac{15P^3}{Q}\)
  • D. T = \(\frac{15R + Q}{P^3}\)
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49

Simplify

\(\frac {25^{\frac{2}{3}} \div  25^{\frac{1}{6}}} {(\frac{1}{5})^{\frac{7}{6}} \div (\frac{1}{5})^{\frac{1}{6}}}\)

  • A. 25
  • B. 1
  • C. \(\frac{1}{5}\)
  • D. \(\frac{1}{25}\)
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50

An arc of a circle of radius 14cm subtends angle 300ยฐ at the centre. Find the perimeter of the sector formed by the arc (take ฯ€ = \(\frac{22}{7}\))

  • A. 14.67cm
  • B. 73.33 cm
  • C. 101.33cm
  • D. 513.33cm
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51

The probabilities that John and James pass an examination are \(\frac {3}{4}\)and \(\frac {3}{5}\) respectively. Find the probability of both boys failing the examination.

 

  • A. \(\frac {1}{10}\)
  • B. \(\frac {2}{10}\)
  • C. \(\frac {9}{20}\)
  • D. \(\frac {11}{20}\)
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52

Convert 0.04945 to two significant figures

  • A. 0.040
  • B. 0.049
  • C. 0.050
  • D. 0.49
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53

Calculate the total surface area of a cupboard which measures 12cm by 10cm by 8cm

  • A. 1920cm\(^2\)
  • B. 592cm\(^2\)
  • C. 296cm\(^2\)
  • D. 148cm\(^2\)
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54

 

If \(\frac{x}{a + 1}\) + \(\frac{y}{b}\) = 1. Make y the subject of the relation.

  • A. \(\frac{b(a + 1 - x)}{a + 1}\)
  • B. \(\frac{a + 1}{b(a - x + 1)}\)
  • C. \(\frac{a(b - x + 1)}{b + 1}\)
  • D. \(\frac{b}{a(b - x + 1)}\)
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55

A school girl spends \(\frac{1}{4}\) of her pocket money on books and \(\frac{1}{3}\) on dress. What fraction remains?

  • A. \(\frac{5}{6}\)
  • B. \(\frac{7}{12}\)
  • C. \(\frac{5}{12}\)
  • D. \(\frac{1}{6}\)
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56

Solve for t in the equation \(\frac{3}{4}\)t + \(\frac{1}{3}\)(21 – t) = 11

  • A. \(\frac{9}{13}\)
  • B. \(\frac{7}{13}\)
  • C. 5
  • D. 9\(\frac{3}{5}\)
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57

Find the value of x in the diagram

  • A. 10ยฐ
  • B. 28ยฐ
  • C. 36ยฐ
  • D. 40ยฐ
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58

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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59

A trader realises 10x – x\(^2\) Naira profit from the sale of x bags of corn. How many bags will give him the maximum profit?

  • A. 7
  • B. 6
  • C. 5
  • D. 4
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60

The pie chart shows the monthly expenditure of a public servant. The monthly expenditure on housing is twice that of school fees. How much does the worker spend on housing if his monthly income is N7200?

  • A. 1000
  • B. 2000
  • C. 3000
  • D. 4000
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61

Find the values of x for which

\(\frac {x+2}{4}\) – \(\frac{2x – 3}{3}\) < 4

  • A. x < 8
  • B. x > -6
  • C. x < 4
  • D. x > -3
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62

In a class of 40 students, 32 offer Mathematics, 24 offer Physics and 4 offer neither Mathematics nor Physics. How many offer both Mathematics and Physics?

  • A. 4
  • B. 8
  • C. 16
  • D. 20
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