National Exam of Higher National Diploma-New program - 2024 SET A

Spécialty/option: CET, UPL, BST, CAR, JOC, RCE. MEM, CHM. CHP. ELT, EPS, ACR, PSE,
CSN, HWM. BMW, PCH. TOP
Paper: Engineering Mathematics
Duration: 4hours Credits:9
Instructions: Answer all Questions
SECTION A: (40 MARKS)

1a) A function 𝑓, is defined by 𝑓(𝑥) = √𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 6 . Find the domain of 𝑓

b) Find values of p and q so that the given function 𝑓 is continuous.
𝑝𝑥, 𝑥<3
𝑓(𝑥) = {𝑞. 𝑥=3 (2 + 4 marks)
−2𝑥 + 9 𝑥 > 3
2) Find the first 3 terms in the Maclaurin series for cos(𝑥 2 ). Hence or otherwise find
1−cos (𝑥 2 )
lim (6marks)
𝑥→0 𝑥4
𝑑2𝑦 𝑑𝑦
3) Solve the differential equation −4 + 4𝑦 = 𝑒 2𝑥 (6marks)
𝑑𝑥 2 𝑑𝑥

4) Evaluate the line integral ∮𝐶 [(4𝑥 2 + 𝑦 − 3)𝑑𝑥 + (3𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 − 2)𝑑𝑦] around the rectangle
0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 3, 0 ≤ 𝑦 ≤ 1. (6marks)
5. Evaluate the following integrals
𝜋
1
a) ∫03 𝑑𝑥
√4−9𝑥 2
23−𝑥
Find ∫ 𝑑𝑥
𝑥 2 −𝑥−20

c) ∫ sin6 𝑥cos3 𝑥𝑑𝑥 (6 + 5 + 5 marks)

SECTION B: (30 MARKS)
1. Let 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦, 𝑧) = 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑧 2 − 𝑥𝑦𝑧
𝑖) Find ∇𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦, 𝑧) and ∇𝑓(1,2,1)
(ii) What is the maximum rate of increase of 𝑓 at (1,2,1) ? (6marks)
2. Let 𝑓(𝑥) be a function of period 2𝜋 such that
1, −𝜋 < 𝑥 < 0
𝑓(𝑥) = {
0, 0 < 𝑥 < 𝜋.
a) Sketch a graph of 𝑓(𝑥) in the interval −2𝜋 < 𝑥 < 2𝜋
b) Show that the Fourier series for 𝑓(𝑥) in the interval −𝜋 < 𝑥 < 𝜋 is
1 2 1 1
− [sin 𝑥 + sin 3𝑥 + sin 5𝑥 + ⋯ ] (2 + 10 marks)
2 𝜋 3 5
𝑑𝑥
3. Using the Laplace transform method, Solve + 𝑥 = 1 subject to 𝑥 = 0 when 𝑡 = 0.
𝑑𝑡
(7 marks)
𝑛!
4. Use the ratio test to determine whether or not, the series ∑𝑛𝑛=1 converges. (5 marks)
(2𝑛)!

SECTION C: (30 MARKS)

8 −6 2
1. Consider the matrix defined by: [−6 7 −4]
2 −4 3
i)Determine the characteristic polynomial 𝑃𝐴 (𝜆)
ii) Solve the equation 𝑃𝐴 (𝜆) = 0 and deduce the Eigen values corresponding to the matrix.
iii) Deduce the Eigenvectors corresponding to each Eigenvalues obtain above (2+4+6 marks)

2. a) A linear transformation 𝑇 ∶ ℝ2 → ℝ2 is defined by

𝑇: 𝑅2 → 𝑅2 𝐯 = (𝑣1 , 𝑣2 ) ∈ 𝑅2
𝑇(𝑣1 , 𝑣2 ) = (𝑣1 − 𝑣2 , 𝑣1 + 2𝑣2 )
Find the image of 𝐯 = (−1,2)
2 3 3
b) A linear transformation 𝑇: 𝑅3 → R3 has matrix M, where 𝑀 = (1 2 1)
0 −1 1
Find the kernel of T (3+5 marks)
4 3 2
3. Show that −2 + i is one root of the quartic equation 𝑧 + 2𝑧 + 2𝑧 + 10𝑧 + 25 = 0, and
find the other roots. (10 marks)
 National Exam of Higher National Diploma-New program – 2024 SET B
Spécialty/option: CET, UPL, BST, CAR, JOC, RCE. MEM, CHM. CHP. ELT, EPS, ACR, PSE,
CSN, HWM. BMW, PCH. TOP
Paper: Engineering Mathematics
Duration: 4hours Credits:9
Instructions: Answer all Questions
SECTION A: (40 MARKS)
1a) A function, 𝑓, is defined by 𝑓(𝑥) = ln⁡(9 − 𝑥 2 ). Find the domain of 𝑓
b Determine whether the piecewise-defined function is continuous at 2.
𝑥2, 𝑥<2
𝑓(𝑥) = {5, 𝑥 = 2⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡(2 + 4 marks)
−𝑥 + 6, 𝑥 > 2
2) Find the Taylor Series of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑒 𝑥−1 about the center 𝑐 = 1 and also determine the interval
of convergence for the series. (6marks)
𝑑2𝑥
3) Solve − 𝑥 = 4cos⁡ 2𝑡 given that 𝑥 = 0 and 𝑥˙ = 1 when 𝑡 = 0. (6marks)
𝑑𝑡 2

1
4) Evaluate the volume under the surface given by 𝑧 = 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦) = 𝑥 2 + 𝑦, over the region
2
bounded by the curves 𝑦 = 2𝑥 and 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 . (6marks)
5. Evaluate the following integrals
1
a) ∫ ⁡ d𝑥
9+25𝑥 2

1
b) ∫ 𝑑𝑥
𝑥 3 +𝑥
c) ∫ sin3𝑥cos2𝑥𝑑𝑥 (6 + 5 + 5 marks)

SECTION B: (30 MARKS)

1. Find 𝑓𝑥𝑥 (−1,1) and 𝑓𝑦𝑦 (2, −2) for 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦) = 𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 𝑦 2 + 2𝑦 3 + 2𝑥 + 𝑦. (6marks)

2. Let 𝑓(𝑥) be a function of period 2𝜋 such that

𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 in the range − 𝜋 < 𝑥 < 𝜋.
Show that the Fourier series for 𝑓(𝑥) in the interval −𝜋 < 𝑥 < 𝜋 is
1 1
2 [sin⁡ 𝑥 − sin⁡ 2𝑥 + sin⁡ 3𝑥 − ⋯ ] (12 marks)
2 3
𝑠
3. Find ℒ −1 { } (7 marks)
(𝑠+1)(𝑠+2)
4. Two recursive sequences 𝑢𝑛 and 𝑣𝑛 are defined by
1
𝑢0 = 9,⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡ 𝑢𝑛+1 = 𝑢𝑛 − 3
2
𝑣𝑛 = 𝑢𝑛 + 6
1
a) Show that 𝑣𝑛 is a geometric sequence with common ratio 𝑟 = and 𝑣0 = 15.
2
b) Calculate 𝑆𝑛 = ∑𝑛𝑘=0 𝑣𝑘 in terms of 𝑛 (3 + 2 marks)

SECTION C: (30 MARKS)

2 0 1
1. Consider the matrix defined by: 𝐴 = [0 2 0]
1 0 2
i)Determine the characteristic polynomial 𝑃𝐴 (𝜆)
ii) Solve the equation 𝑃𝐴 (𝜆) = 0 and deduce the Eigen values corresponding to the matrix.
iii) Deduce the Eigenvectors corresponding to each Eigenvalues obtain above (2+4+6 marks)

2. a) Determine if the following sets of vectors are linearly independent or linearly dependent.
𝑣1 = (2, −2,4), 𝑣2 = (3, −5,4) and 𝑣3 = (0,1,1)
b) Show that the transformation 𝑇: 𝑅3 → 𝑅3 is linear where
𝑇(𝑥1 , 𝑥2 , 𝑥3 ) = (𝑥1 + 𝑥2 , 𝑥2 + 𝑥3,⁡⁡⁡ 𝑥3 + 𝑥1 ) (3+5 marks)
3. Let 𝑓(𝑧) be a complex polynomial of degree 3 with real coefficients, i.e. 𝑓(𝑧) = 𝑎𝑧 3 + 𝑏𝑧 2 +
𝑐𝑧 + 𝑑. Given that 𝑧 = 1 + 2𝑖 is a root of 𝑓(𝑧) and 2𝑧 + 1 is a factor of 𝑓(𝑧), find 𝑎, 𝑏, 𝑐 and 𝑑.
(10 marks)
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FEILD : CIVIL ENGINEERING
SPECIALITY/OPTION : CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
EXAM PAPER :ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS
CODE :
CREDIT VALUE :04
DURATION :04 HOURS
NATURE OF EXAM : WRITTEN

SECTION A : MCQs( 20 MARKS) 1HR

INTRUCTIONS:
Each question has four suggested answers: A, B, C, and D.
Decide which answer is correct. Find the number of the question on the
answer sheet and draw a horizontal line across the letter to join the
square brackets for the answer you have chosen. For example, if C is
you correct answer, mark C as shown below.
[A] [B] [C] [D]
Mark only one answer for each question. If you mark more than
one answer, you will score zero for that question. If you change your
mind about an answer, erase the first mark carefully and then mark you
new answer.
Calculators are allowed.

1) Given that ( x+2) is a factor is a factor of 𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2 + 𝑘𝑥 + 2. The

value of K is : A) 6 B) 1 C) 7 D) 5.
5 6 5 2𝑘
2) The value of K for which ( )=( ) 𝑖𝑠 A. 6 B. 5 C. 3
1 4 1 4
D. 7
3) If A and B are such that the product AB exist, then |𝐴𝐵| is A) –
AB B) |𝐵||𝐴| C) ∓𝐴𝐵 D) |𝐴||𝐵|
4) If A is a square matrix A) |𝐴| = 𝐴 B) A=𝐴𝑇 C) 𝐴𝑇 = |𝐴| D)
|𝐴| = |𝐴𝑇 |

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 2 3 4
5) The minor of 6 in the matrix A=(5 6 7) is A) -31 B) -20 C)
8 9 1
-30 D) -3
6) If the matrix B has a row/column of zeroes then A) B=0 B)
|𝐵| = 0 C) 𝐵 −1 = 0 D) 𝐵𝑇 = 0
7) If the matrix B has two identical rows/columns then A) B=0 B)
|𝐵| = 0 C) 𝐵 −1 = 0 D) 𝐵𝑇 = 0
8) If A spans C and C is the subspace of B. Then A) A⊂ 𝐵 ⊂
𝐶 𝐵) 𝑐 ⊂ 𝐵 ⊂ 𝐴 𝐶) 𝐴 ⊂ 𝐶 ⊂ 𝐵 𝐷) 𝐴 ⊃ 𝑐 ⊃ 𝐵
9) The coefficient of the term in 𝑥 2 in the Maclaurin expansion of
1
𝐼𝑛(1 − 2𝑥) is A) B) 1 C) -2 D) 2
2
√2𝑥 2 +1 2 √2
10) lim = 𝐴) 𝐵) 𝐶) 𝛼 𝐷) 0
𝑥→𝛼 3𝑥−5 3 3
2 1
11) ∫0 √4+𝑥 2 𝑑𝑥 = 𝐴) 𝐼𝑛(2 + √2) B) 𝐼𝑛(2 − √2) 𝐶) 𝐼𝑛(1 −
√2) 𝐷) 𝐼𝑛(1 + √2)
12) The number 2.317171717……, written as a fraction is :
717 1147 495 317
A) 𝐵) 𝐶) 𝐷)
231 495 1147 231
13) The solution of the equation |2𝑥 − 3| = −3, 𝑥 >
0, 𝑖𝑠 𝐴) 0 𝐵) 3 𝑎𝑛𝑑 0 𝐶) 3 𝐷) − 3
Given that A and B are 3x3 invertible matrices such that
1 2 0
14) 𝐴 = (0 1 2) 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵 −1 =
−1

2 1 0
3 0 1
(2 1 0) . 𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑥 (𝐴𝐵)−1 =
1 3 1
5 2 1 5 5 0 0 7 5 5 7 0
𝐴 = (4 5 2) 𝐵) (1 5 2) 𝐶) (2 5 2) 𝐷) (2 5 2)
8 1 2 3 6 6 3 6 5 3 6 6
𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑝𝑥 1 1
15) lim = A) B) 1 𝐶) 𝐷) 𝑃
𝑥→𝑥 𝑥 𝑝 2
3 0 1
16) Given that 𝑀 = (𝑎 1 1) 𝑎𝑛𝑑 |𝑀| = 3, 𝑖𝑓 𝑁 =
1 3 4
3𝑀, 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛 |𝑀| = A)9 B)27 C)3 D) 81

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 𝑑𝑦
17) Given that Y=tanh2x, then =
𝑑𝑥
1 81
𝐴) 𝑠𝑒𝑐ℎ2 2𝑥 𝐵) 2𝑠𝑒𝑐ℎ2 2𝑥 𝐶) 𝑠𝑒𝑐ℎ2 2𝑥 𝐷) 𝑠𝑒𝑐ℎ2 2𝑥
2 4
18) Given that tanhY=2x, then y= A)
1−2𝑥 1 1−2𝑥 1 1+2𝑥 1+2𝑥
𝐼𝑛 ( ) 𝐵) ( ) 𝐶) ( ) 𝐷) ( )
1+2𝑥 2 1+2𝑥 2 1−2𝑋 1−2𝑥
2
√2𝑥 +1 2 √2
19) lim = 𝐴) 𝐵) 𝐶) ∝ 𝐷) 0
𝑥→𝛼 3𝑥−5 3 3
𝑑𝑥 𝑥+1 𝑥+1
20) ∫ √𝑥2+3𝑥−1 = 𝐴) 𝑠𝑖𝑛ℎ−1 ( 2
) + 𝑘 𝐵) 𝑐𝑜𝑠ℎ−1 (
2
)+
𝑘 𝐶) 𝑠𝑖𝑛ℎ−1 (𝑥 + 1) + 𝑘 𝐷) 𝑐𝑜𝑠ℎ−1 (𝑥 + 1) + 𝑘
21) The solution of the equation |2𝑥 − 3| = −3, 𝑥 > 0, 𝑖𝑠 ∶
𝐴) 0 𝐵) 3 𝑎𝑛𝑑 0 𝐶)3 𝐷) 1
22) The probability distribution of a discrete random variable X,
the mean is

x 1 2 3
P(X=x) 1/2 1 /3 1/6
A) 1 B) 5/3 C) 1/ 3 D) 2/3
23) The probability density function of a continuous random
variable X is
𝑘𝑥 (2 − 𝑥 ), 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 2
𝑓 (𝑥 ) = { . The value of K is
0, 𝑒𝑙𝑠𝑒𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒
3 4
A) 𝐵) 𝐶) 0 𝐷) 1
4 3
24) 15) Two independent random variables X and Y are such that
E(X)=3 and E(Y)= 4, then E(3X-2Y)=
A) 1 B) -1 C) 6 D) -8
25) A continuous random variable X has probability density
function f, where
𝑘𝑥 (4 − 𝑥 ), 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 4
𝑓 (𝑥 ) = {
0, 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑤𝑖𝑠𝑒
3 1 5 3
Given that 𝐾 = , 𝑃(𝑋 > 3) = 𝐴) 0 𝐵) 𝐶) 𝐷)
32 32 32 32
26) A continuous random variable X has probability density
function f, where
(𝑥 ) = 5𝑒 −5𝑥 , 𝑥 > 0.
1 1
A) 𝐵) 𝐶) 1 𝐷)5
5 25
27) A continuous random variable X has probability density
function f, given by

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 𝑘 (4 − 𝑥 2 ), 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 2
𝑓 (𝑥 ) = {
0, 𝑒𝑙𝑠𝑒𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒
3
Given that 𝐾 = , 𝐸 (𝑋 ) =
32
1 1 3
A) 𝐵) 𝐶) 0 𝐷)
4 16 4
28) A continuous random variable X has probability density
function f(x), where
𝑘, 𝑓𝑜𝑟 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 2
𝑓(𝑥 ) = {𝑘 (2𝑥 − 3), 𝑓𝑜𝑟 2 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 3
0, 𝑒𝑙𝑠𝑒𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒
1 1 3
The value of k is : A) 𝐵) 𝐶) 1 𝐷)
4 2 4
29) A continuous random variable X has a probability density
function given by
1
(𝑥 − 3), 𝑓𝑜𝑟 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 3
30) 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = { 9
0, 𝑒𝑙𝑠𝑒𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒
The median of X is : A) 0.5 B) 0.62 C) 0.61 D) 0.33

SECTION B: STRUCTURAL (80 MARKS) 3HRS

1) Find the fourier coefficients and the fourier series of the square wave
0, 𝑖𝑓 − 𝜋 ≤ 𝑥 < 0
function defined by 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = { 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑓(𝑥 + 2𝜋) =
1, 𝑖𝑓 0 ≤ 𝑥 < 𝜋
𝑓(𝑥 ), 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑥𝜖𝑑𝑜𝑚𝑓 (5 marks)
1
2) If 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑒 𝑎𝑡 . 𝑆ℎ𝑜𝑤 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝐹 (𝑠) = ,𝑠 > 𝑎
𝑠−𝑎
1, 0 ≤ 𝑡 < 2
3) Find the laplace transform of 𝑓(𝑡) = { (2 marks)
𝑡 − 2, 2 ≤ 𝑡
𝑠2
4) Find the inverse laplace transform (𝑠+3)3 (5 marks)
𝑑𝑦 2(𝑥−1)
5) Given that (𝑥 2 − 𝑥 ) = 𝑦, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑦 = 1, 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑥 = 2. 𝑆ℎ𝑜𝑤 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑦 =
𝑑𝑥 𝑥

(3 marks)
6) Find the taylor ‘s expansion of sinh(3x) at x=2 up to the fourth term. (5
marks)
0 2 −1
7) Consider the matrix A defined as: A=( 3 −2 0)
−2 2 1

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 a) Determine the characteristic polynomial of A defined as PA(𝛾) (2
marks)
b) By resolving the equation PA(𝛾)=0, determine the Eigen values
corresponding to the matrix A ( 4 marks)
c) Determine the Eigen vectors corresponding to each Eigen value
obtained in (b)above (4 marks)

8) A computer engineer in a certain institution is planning a meal for his

mathematics students, consisting of three food kinds, a 50g serving of
the first food type contains: 2 units of protein, 2 units of fat and 4 units of
carbohydrates, a 50g serving of the second food type contains, 1 unit of
protein, 2 units of fat and 3 units of carbohydrates, and a 50g serving of
a third food type contains: 2 units of protein, 1 unit of fat and 1 unit of
carbohydrate. Use Gramer’s rule or method of inverses to determine the
number of units of protein, fat and carbohydrate that the computer
engineer will need to create a meal consisting of 5units of food type one,
10 units of food type two and 7 units of food type 3 for his maintenance
students. (5marks)
9) A shop stocks only two brands A and B of desktops. These desktops
are of two sizes large (L) and small (S). 70% are of brand A and 30%
of desktops are of brand B. 40% of those of brand B are of small size
and 70% of brand A are of large size.
a) Draw a tree diagram to represent the above information. Find
the probability that:(5 marks)
b) A desktop chosen at random from the stock will be small
size.( 2 marks)
c) A small desktop chosen random from the stock will be of
brand A. (3 marks)

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10) The monthly earnings of computer engineers on part-time
employment in a certain year in a firm are shown in the following table;
Earnings( 1-3 4-6 7-9 10-12 13-15
millions)
Number 2 4 8 5 1
of workers
f

a) Calculate the mean,variance and standard deviation given your

answers correct to 2 decimal places. (10 marks)
b) Calculate the median and mode of this data leaving your answers
correct to 2 decimal places. (5 Marks)

END

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HIGHER NATIONALDIPLOMA EXAMS (HND) HIGHER NATIONALDIPLOMA EXAMS (HND)

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National Exams of Higher National Diploma 2023 Session

FEILD : CIVIL ENGINEERING
SPECIALITY/OPTION : CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
EXAM PAPER :ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS
CODE :
CREDIT VALUE :04
DURATION :04 HOURS
NATURE OF EXAM : WRITTEN

SECTION A :MCQs (20 Marks) 1HR

INTRUCTIONS:
Each question has four suggested answers: A, B, C, and D. Decide which answer is
correct. Find the number of the question on the answer sheet and draw a horizontal
line across the letter to join the square brackets for the answer you have chosen. For
example, if C is you correct answer, mark C as shown below.
[A] [B] [C] [D]
Mark only one answer for each question. If you mark more than one answer, you will
score zero for that question. If you change your mind about an answer, erase the first
mark carefully and then mark you new answer.

1) A continuous random variable X has a probability density function

given by
1
( )
𝑓 (𝑥 ) = {9 𝑥 − 3 , 𝑓𝑜𝑟 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 3
0, 𝑒𝑙𝑠𝑒𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒
The median of X is : A) 0.5 B) 0.62 C) 0.61 D) 0.33
2) A discrete random variable X has probability density function P,
defined by
𝑘𝑥 2
𝑝(𝑥 ) = {𝑘(7 − 𝑥)2 , 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑥 = 4,5,6
0, 𝑒𝑙𝑠𝑒𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒
The value of the constant K is :
1 1 1
𝐴) 𝐵) 𝐶) 1 𝐷)
28 14 7
3) The probability density function of a discrete random variable X is
given by
𝑘(𝑥 + 1), 𝑥 = 0,1,2,3,4
𝑃 (𝑥 ) = {
0, 𝑒𝑙𝑠𝑒𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒

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Given that 𝐾 = , the mean of X is :
15
3 1 26 8
𝐴) 𝐵) 𝐶) 𝐷)
8 15 3 3
2
4) Teams A has a probability of winning a game whenever it plays. If
3
Aplays 4 games, the probability that it wins exactly 2 games is :
1 8 8
A) 1 B) 𝐶) 𝐷)
3 27 9
5) The probability is 0 .02 that an item produced by a factory are
defective. A shipment of 10000 items is sent to the warehouse. The
expected number E of defected items in the shipment is :
A) 14 B) 5000 C) 2000 D) 200
6) The mean and standard deviation on an examination are 74 and 12
respectively. The score in standard units of a student receiving 74 marks
is :
A) 0 B) 1 C) 6 D) 888
7) Suppose 2% of the items made by a factory are defective. The
probability P that there are are 3 defective items in a sample of 100 items
is :
A) 0.18 B) 0.02 C) 0.03 D) 0.135
8) Let X be a continuous random variables with the following distribution
1
𝑓(𝑥 ) = { 2 , 𝑖𝑓 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 2
0, 𝑒𝑙𝑠𝑒𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒
1
The mean of the above distribution is : A) B) 7 C) 1 D) 60.7
2

9) Which of the following descriptive statistics is the least affected by

adding an outlier to a data set? A) the mean B) the median C) the
range D) the standard deviation E) all of the above.
10) Which of the following statements is incorrect? A) the
median and the 1st quartile can be the same. B) the maximum and
the minimum value can be the same. C) the 1st and 3rd quartiles
can be the same. D) the range and the Interquartile range can be
the same. E) none of the above.
11) You took a survey of 100 people and found that 60% of them
like chocolate and 40% don’t. Which of the following gives the
distribution of the “chocolate versus no chocolate” variable? A) a
table of the results. B) a pie chart of the results. C) a bar gragh of
the results. C) a sentence describing the results. D) all of the
above.
1−𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑥
12 ) lim = 𝐴) 0 𝐵) 1 𝐶) − 1 𝐷) 2
𝑥→0 1−𝑐𝑜𝑠ℎ𝑥
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 𝑠𝑖𝑛3𝑥
, 𝑥<0
𝑥
13) A function f is defined by 𝑓(𝑥 ) = {𝑎+2𝑥 2
, 0≤𝑥≤3
3−𝑥

The values of a for which f is continuous at x=0 is

A) 9 B) 6 C) 4 D) 0
14) Given the matrix 𝐴=
6 16
( ) , 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝜆 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ |𝐴 − 𝜆𝐼| =
−1 −4
0, 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝐼 𝑖𝑠 2𝑋2 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡 𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑥, 𝑖𝑠
A) -2, 4 B) 2, 4 C) 2, -4 D) -2, -4
15 15
15) Given that ∫3 𝑓(𝑥 )𝑑𝑥 = 23 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ∫3 𝑓(𝑥 )𝑑𝑥 = 11.5,
9
𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛 ∫3 𝑓(𝑥 )𝑑𝑥 =
A) 11.5 B) 12 C) 8 D) 3.5
16) Given that the series 1 − 2𝑥 + 4𝑥² − 8𝑥 3 + ⋯ converges, then
1 1 1 1 1 1
A. − < 𝑥 < 𝐵. 𝑥 < − 𝐶. 𝑥 > 𝐷. − ≤ 𝑥 ≤
2 2 2 2 2 2

lim  x 2 − 4 
17) The value of   is
x → 2  x 2 − 5x + 6 
A4
B -4
C1
D0
18) The polynomial P ( x ) = 2x 3 + 5x 2 + kx + 8 leaves a remainder of (3 – kx)
when divided by (x + 1). The value of the constant k is

A8
B -6
C 11
D4
19) The condition for which the quadratic equation x 2 + kx + c = 0 has real
and distinct roots is

A k 2  4c
B k 2 = 4c

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 C k 2  4c
D k 2  4c
20) The value of y for which log y x = 2 and xy = 27 is
22
A
2
22
B
7
C3
1
D
3
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 r
21) For what set of value of x does the series   3x  converge?
r =0  2 + x 
1
A. 1  x 
2
1
B. −  x  1
2
1
C x  − ,x  2
2
1
D x  −1  x 
2
1
22) Given that tan  = 1 , the exact value of sin 4 is
4
1
A
2
1
B
2
C0
1
D
4
23) Differentiating the expression x2sin 2x with respect to x gives
A 4xcos 2x
B 2xsin 2x + x2cos 2x
C 2xsin 2x + 4x2cos 2x
D 2x sin 2x + x2cos x
24) License plate numbers are made up of 3 digits, which not all must
be zeroes,
chosen from the digits 0 to 9, followed by 2 letters, chosen from the
26 letters
of the Roman alphabet. The number of such distinct license plate is
given by the
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 expression:
A1000 x 26 x 26
B1000 x 26 x 25
C 999 x 26 x 26
D 999 x 26 x 25
6
 1 
25) The constant term in the expansion of  2x + 3  is
 x 
A 240x2
B 480
C 240
D 30

26) Two consecutive integers between which the roots of the equation
x4 + 6x = -1 will lie are
A 0 and 1
B -0.9 and 0,1
C -3 and -2
D -1 and 0
dy
27) Given that x = t2 + 1 and y = t3 + 2, equals
dx
A 3t2
3
B t
2
2
C
3t
D 2t
x−2 x−2
28) The range of value of x for which = is
x +1 x +1
A x  −1 or x  2
B x2
C x0
D −1  x  2
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1+𝑖√2
29) Find the modulus and argument of the complex number .
1−𝑖
𝜋
A) 2 𝑎𝑛𝑑
2
𝜋
B) 𝐵) √2 𝑎𝑛𝑑
2
𝜋
C) 𝐶) √2 𝑎𝑛𝑑
12
𝜋
D) 𝐷) √2 𝑎𝑛𝑑 −
7

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30) Given that the function f is periodic, with period 3 and that
 x , 0  x 1
f (x) =  . The value of f(-10) is
−2x + 4,1  x  3
A -10
B 24
C0
D -2

2x + 3 4x + 1
31) Given that f: x → , x R, x  0 and fg: x → , x R, x  21 ,
x 2x − 1
then g: x →
A 2x + 1
B 2x – 1
C 6x – 3
6x − 3
D
8x − 1
32) The locus of the points z in an Argand diagram such that arg(z – 2
+ 3i) = 41  is
A x–y+1=0
B x–2=0
C x–y–5=0
D y–3=0
33) Given that 10x = e xIn10 , then
d
dx
( )
10 x =

A exIn10
B xIn10
C xe xIn10In10
D 10x In10
2 3
34)  3 + x 2 dx =
A 2 tan −1   + k
x
3
 x 
B 2 tan −1   + k
 3
C 2 tan −1   + k
3
x
D 2 tan −1 ( x ) + k

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35) p and q are two variable related by the equation p = aq n , a and n
being constants .A suitable linear transformation is
A Inp = nInq + Ina
B Inp = nIna + Inq
C Inp = nInq + a
D Inp = nIna + q
x
1 1−3x
36) The value of x for which   = ( 27 ) is
9
7
A
3
3
B
11
3
C
7
11
D
3
3 + x2
37) expressed into partial fractions is equivalent to
x(x 2 + 2)
1 x
A - 2
2x 2(x + 2)
3 1
B - 2
2x 2(x + 2)
3 x
C - 2
2x 2(x + 2)
3 x
D + 2
2x 2(x + 2)
𝑑𝑦 𝜋
38) Given that 𝑦 = 4𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥 , 𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑥 = 𝑖𝑠
𝑑𝑥 6
A) 𝑙𝑛4
B) 𝐵) √2𝑙𝑛2
C) 𝑐) 𝑙𝑛5
D) 𝐷) √3𝑙𝑛4

39) The range of values of 𝑥 for which the expansion of (3 − 4𝑥 )−3 is valid
is
3 3
A) − < 𝑥 <
4 4
3 3
B) B) − < 𝑥 ≤
4 4
3 3
C) 𝐶) − ≤ 𝑥 ≤
4 4
3 3
D) 𝐷) − ≤ 𝑥 <
4 4
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 40) Given that the roots of the quadratic equation 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 5 = 0 are
𝛼 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝛽.find the value of (2𝛼 − 𝛽 )(2𝛽 − 𝛼 ).
A. 35
B. 36
C. 37
D. 38

SECTION B: STRUCTURAL (80 marks) 3HRS

𝑥−1 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑧−𝑧
1) Find the following limits, if they exist ; a) lim b) lim
𝑥→1 −2+√𝑥+3 𝑧→0 𝑧2
9𝑡 2
c) lim ( 10 marks)
𝑡→∞ 𝑒 𝑡
|𝑥 − 5|, 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 ≠ 5
2) a) Verify the continuity of the function f(x)={
𝑓(5) = 3, 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 = 5
and also state the domain of definition. (5 marks)

b) By substituting x→ −𝑥 in the following functions, determine whether

they are odd, even or neither of these;
a) Y=1-|𝑥 |
−1
b) Y= + 𝑥 + 𝑥 5
𝑥
c) Y=|𝑥 4 | − 𝑥 2
−1
d) Y= + log 2 𝑥, where x> 0 (5 marks)
𝑥
𝑥 𝑖𝑛𝑥
3) By means of L’Hopital Rule determine lim (2 marks)
𝑥→∞ 𝑥+𝑖𝑛𝑥

4) Precise the domain of the following functions;

1
a) f(x)=√𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝑥 − (2 marks)
9
3𝑥+5
b) g(x)= (2 marks)
√81−𝑥 2
6) a) Complete all the first and second partial derivatives of
𝑦2
f(x,y)=x2Iny+(x2+ ) ( 4 marks)
4

b) Calculate the gradient of f= x2y+5xsiny-z3 (2 marks)

𝑥 2 +𝑦 2 𝜕2 𝑢 𝜕2 𝑢
7) If u(x, y)=𝐼𝑛 ( ), verify that = (3 marks)
𝑥𝑦 𝜕𝑥𝜕𝑦 𝜕𝑦𝜕𝑥

8) a) Solve the equation 8sinh2x+2cosh2x=5, giving your answer in

terms of natural logarithms. ( 5 marks)

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9) You are a computer software engineer, rescently given a contract in
Batibo,to instore some software programs in a newly opened company.
But, you want to carry out a survey which will enable you know how
many people are computer literates :
a) Which statistical tools will you use to carry out this survey ?
explain them.
b) After your analysis, how will you present your findings to your
Boss.
c) What are the importance of statistics to a software engineer ( 10
marks)

10) A retail sales manager receives a large consignment of goods.

It is expected that 2% of the goods received are defective. Find the
probability that in a random sample of 10 goods,

a. Only 2 will be defective

b. Less than 2 will be defective (5 marks)

11) The probability that a CAMAIR flight departs on time, P(D) =

0.83 and the probability it arrives on time, P(A) = 0.82. The
probability that it departs and arrives on time, P(D∩A) = 0.78.

a. Find the probability that a CAMAIR flight arrives on time given

that it departed on time.

b. Departed on time given that it arrived on time

c. Departs or arrives on time ( 5 marks)

END

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