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If logax = p, express x in terms of a and p

  • A. x = u + p
  • B. x = a/p
  • C. x = p
  • D. x = ap
  • E. x = ap
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23

A sector is cut off from a circle radius 8.2cm to form a cone, if the radius of the resulting cone is 3.5cm, calculate the curved surface area of the cone. [take π = 22/7]

  • A. 11.25cm2
  • B. 12.83cm2
  • C. 22.0cm2
  • D. 67.2cm2
  • E. 90.2cm2
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24

Which of the following gives the point of intersection of the graph y = x2 and y = x + 6 shown above?

  • A. (0,6), (3,9)
  • B. (-3, 0)(2,4)
  • C. (-2,4)(3,9)
  • D. (-2,3)(-3,2)
  • E. (-2,2)(3,6)
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25

In the diagram above, O is the center of the circle QRT and PT is a tangent to the circle at T. Calculate the angle x

  • A. 55o
  • B. 40o
  • C. 35o
  • D. 25o
  • E. 20o
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26

The angle of a sector of a circle of diameter 8cm is 135°. Find the area of the sector [Take \(\pi\) = 22/7].

  • A. \(9\frac{3}{7}cm^2\)
  • B. \(12\frac{4}{7}cm^2\)
  • C. \(18\frac{6}{7}cm^2\)
  • D. \(25\frac{1}{7}cm^2\)
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27

The table above gives the scores of a group of students in an English Language test

If a student is chosen at random from the group, what is the probability that the scored at least 6 marks?

  • A. 3/20
  • B. 1/5
  • C. 1/4
  • D. 3/10
  • E. 3/4
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28

Find the volume of a cone of radius 3.5cm and vertical height 12cm [Take π = 22/7]

  • A. 3.4cm3
  • B. 15.5cm3
  • C. 21.0cm3
  • D. 42.0cm3
  • E. 154.0cm3
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29

With reference to the graph above, which of the following solution sets is represented by ΔOPQ?

  • A. y ≥ x, y ≤ 0, y + x ≥ 7
  • B. y ≤ x, y ≥ 0, y + x ≤ 7
  • C. y ≥ x, y ≥ 0, y + x ≤ 7
  • D. y ≤ x, y ≤ 0, y + x ≤ 7
  • E. y ≤ x, y ≥ 0, y + x ≥ 7
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30

In the diagram above, what is the size of angle ACB?

  • A. 40o
  • B. 50o
  • C. 60o
  • D. 80o
  • E. 100o
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31

Simplify \(\frac{9^{-\frac{1}{2}}}{27^{\frac{2}{3}}}\)

  • A. 1
  • B. 1/3
  • C. 1/9
  • D. 1/18
  • E. 1/27
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32

In the diagram above O is the center of the circle, if ∠PAQ = 75o, what is the value of ∠PBQ?

  • A. 15o
  • B. 75o
  • C. 105o
  • D. 150o
  • E. 210o
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33

For a class of 30 students, the scores in a Mathematics test out of 10 marks were as follows;

4,5,7,2,3,6,5,5,8,9,5,4,2,3,7,9,8,7,7,7,3,4,5,5,2,3,6,7,7,2

What is the range of the distribution?

  • A. 2
  • B. 7
  • C. 8
  • D. 9
  • E. 10
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34

For a class of 30 students, the scores in a Mathematics test out of 10 marks were as follows;

4,5,7,2,3,6,5,5,8,9,5,4,2,3,7,9,8,7,7,7,3,4,5,5,2,3,6,7,7,2

What is the median score?

  • A. 2
  • B. 7
  • C. 8
  • D. 9
  • E. 10
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35

For a class of 30 students, the scores in a Mathematics test out of 10 marks were as follows;

4,5,7,2,3,6,5,5,8,9,5,4,2,3,7,9,8,7,7,7,3,4,5,5,2,3,6,7,7,2

What is the mode of the score

  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 5
  • D. 6
  • E. 7
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36

If A = {a,b,c}, B = {a,b,c,d,e} and C = {a,b,c,d,e,f}. Find (A∪B)∩(A∪C)

  • A. {a,b,c,d}
  • B. {a,b,c,d,e}
  • C. {a,b,c,d,e,f}
  • D. {a,b,c}
  • E. Φ
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37

What percentage of the population are married? correct to one decimal place

  • A. 14.8%
  • B. 20.4%
  • C. 30.5%
  • D. 35.2%
  • E. 36.5%
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38

What angle represents grown up girls ? Correct to one decimal place

  • A. 37.5o
  • B. 26.7o
  • C. 25.7o
  • D. 20o
  • E. 3.75o
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39

Solve the following equation: 6x\(^2\) – 7x – 5 = 0

  • A. x = 1/2 or x = -21/2
  • B. x = 1/3 or x = 21/2
  • C. x = 1 2/3 or x = -1/2
  • D. x = 12/3 or x = 1/2
  • E. x = 5/6 or x = -1
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40

Calculate the surface area of a hallow cylinder which is closed at one end, if the base radius is 3.5cm and the height 8cm.[take π = 22/7]

  • A. 126.5cm2
  • B. 165cm2
  • C. 176cm2
  • D. 214.5cm2
  • E. 253.5cm2
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41

In the diagram above, O is the center of the circle. Calculate the length of the chord AB if |OA| = 5cm, |OD| = 3cm and ∠AOD = ∠BOD

  • A. 3cm
  • B. 4cm
  • C. 5cm
  • D. 8cm
  • E. 15cm
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42

Points X and Y are respectively 20km North and 9km East of a point O. What is the bearing of Y from X? Correct to the nearest degree

  • A. 024o
  • B. 114o
  • C. 156o
  • D. 204o
  • E. 336o
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