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The bar chart shows the distribution of marks scored by a group of students in a test. Use the chart to answer the question below
How many students took the test?

  • A. 38
  • B. 32
  • C. 15
  • D. 11
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44

The bar chart shows the distribution of marks scored by a group of students in a test. Use the chart to answer the question below
How many students scored 4 marks and above?

  • A. 15
  • B. 11
  • C. 10
  • D. 17
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45

In the diagram, AB is a vertical pole and BC is horizontal. If |AC| = 10m and |BC| = 5m, calculate the angle of depression of C from A

  • A. 63o
  • B. 60o
  • C. 45o
  • D. 27o
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46

Which of the following bearings is equivalent to S50ยฐW?

  • A. 040o
  • B. 130o
  • C. 220o
  • D. 230o
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47

A tree is 8km due south of a building. Kofi is standing 8km west of the tree. Find the bearing of Kofi from the building

  • A. 315o
  • B. 270o
  • C. 225o
  • D. 135o
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48

A tree is 8km due south of a building. Kofi is standing 8km west of the tree. How far is Kofi from the building?

  • A. 4โˆš2km
  • B. 8km
  • C. 8โˆš2km
  • D. 16km
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49

A man bought a television set on hire purchase for N25,000, out of which he paid N10,000, if he is allowed to pay the balance in eight equal installments, find the value of each installment.

  • A. N1250
  • B. N1578
  • C. N1875
  • D. N3125
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50

A car moves at an average speed of 30kmh\(^{-1}\), how long does it take to cover 200 meters?

  • A. 2.4 sec
  • B. 24 sec
  • C. 144 sec
  • D. 240 sec
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51

Given that the logarithm of a number is \(\bar{1}.8732\), find, correct to 2 significant figures the square root of the number.

  • A. 0.29
  • B. 0.75
  • C. 0.86
  • D. 0.93
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52

Given that \(log_4 x = -3\), find x.

  • A. \(\frac{1}{81}\)
  • B. \(\frac{1}{64}\)
  • C. 64
  • D. 81
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53

The ages of three men are in the ratio 3:4:5. If the difference between the ages of the oldest and youngest is 18 years, find the sum of the ages of the three men

  • A. 45 years
  • B. 72 years
  • C. 108 years
  • D. 216 years
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54

If \(104_x = 68\), find the value of x

  • A. 5
  • B. 7
  • C. 8
  • D. 9
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55

Which of the following numbers is perfect cube?

  • A. 350
  • B. 504
  • C. 950
  • D. 1728
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56

Simplify \(\left(\frac{16}{81}\right)^{-\frac{3}{4}}\times \sqrt{\frac{100}{81}}\)

  • A. \(\frac{80}{243}\)
  • B. \(\frac{1}{64}\)
  • C. \(\frac{25}{6}\)
  • D. \(\frac{15}{4}\)
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57

What fraction must be subtracted from the sum of \(2\frac{1}{6}\) and \(2\frac{7}{12}\) to give \(3\frac{1}{4}\)?

  • A. \(\frac{1}{3}\)
  • B. \(\frac{1}{2}\)
  • C. \(1\frac{1}{6}\)
  • D. \(1\frac{1}{2}\)
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58

Find the missing number in the addition of the following numbers, in base seven
\(\begin{matrix}
4 & 3 & 2 & 1\\
1 & 2 & 3 & 4\\
* & * & * & *\\
1&2&3&4&1
\end{matrix}\)

  • A. 3453
  • B. 5556
  • C. 6016
  • D. 13453
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59

simplify \(\frac{10}{\sqrt{32}}\)

  • A. \(\frac{5}{4}\sqrt{2}\)
  • B. \(\frac{4}{5}\sqrt{2}\)
  • C. \(\frac{5}{16}\sqrt{2}\)
  • D. \(\frac{16}{5}\sqrt{2}\)
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60

Express 398753 correct to three significant figures

  • A. 398000
  • B. 398700
  • C. 398800
  • D. 399000
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61

Express \(\frac{7}{19}\) as a percentage, correct to one decimal place

  • A. 2.7%
  • B. 3.7%
  • C. 27.1%
  • D. 36.8%
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