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School 2 4
Second Term Examination 2022/2023 Session.
Subject: Physics Class: S S 1
SECTION A: Choose the correct option Use the graph above to answer questions 11, 12 and 13
1. All these are not matter except ____ (a) Thought (b) Gas (c) 11. What is the slope of the graph? (a) 4 (b) 3 (c) 5
Vexation (d) Hunger (d) 2
2. Fundamental quantity does not include one of the following ________ The intercept on the vertical and horizontal axis are ___& ___ (a) -2 &
(a) Electric current (b) Work (c) Amount of substance (b) 1 & 2
(d) Temperature. (c) 3 & -4 (d)1 & -2
3. Which of these is not a fundamental unit? (a) Watt (b) Ampere
(c) Mole (d) Second 13. The equation of the graph is ________ (a) y=3x–4 (b) y= x–2
4. One of these is not an attribute of a good physicist (a) Think clearly (c) y= 2x+2
(b) Sound in mathematics (c) Observe precisely and (d) y= 2x+1
dishonestly (d) Ability to make useful deductions from experimental 14. Calculate the distance between the point A(-2,-3) & B(-1,2) (a)
findings. √ 17 units
5. A factual statement backed with experimental evidence is termed a (b) √ 15 units (c) √ 26 units (d) √ 19 units
__________ (a) Theory (b) Hypothesis (c) Law 15. End-to-end movement of a person in a street is an example of (a)
(d) Deduction Random motion (b) Translational or linear motion (c) Oscillatory
6. In reporting an experiment, the plan must reflect in details all of these motion (d) Circular motion
except (a) Title and aim of the experiment (b) List of 16. One of the following does not belong to the same group of force (a)
apparatuses and labeled diagram of the experimental set-up (c) List Tension (b) Thrust (c) Gravity (d) Friction
of calculators used (d) Results 17. Which of the following is true (a) Friction opposes motion (b)
7. Scientific experiments does all these except_________ (a) Help confirm Friction is not reducible (c) Friction is independent of area in
theoretical ideas (b) Help examine the relationship between operating contact (d) it reduces wear and tear in car tires.
physical parameters (c) Counter established facts (d) Enables 18. Determine the mass of a body whose weight is 60N if the gravitational force
gathered data to be analyzed is 10M/S2 (a) 2kg (b) 6kg (c) 0.5kg (d) 7kg
8. Which of these errors would occur when an experiment is hurriedly 19. The attraction of a body towards the center of the earth is an example of
(a) Kinetic force (b) Force field (c) Nuclear force (d)
performed by student in the laboratory? (a) Erratic error (b)
Tension
Random error (c) Zero error 20. Which of these is the advantage of friction? (a) It enables us to walk easily
(d) Systematic error (b) It causes heating of parts of machine (c) It causes wear and tear
9. All these subjects are studied along with physics except ___________ (a) (d) Non-of-the above.
Astronomy (b) Government (c) Biology (d) Geology THEORY: Answer any four questions. in all show working question one (1) is
10. if a student performing an experiment in the laboratory decides to repeat compulsory.
the experiment as a way of verifying his result, he is indirectly avoiding Time( 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

_______ (a) Erratic error (b) Zero error (c) Random error (d)
s)
Distance (m) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
Parallax error
The information above represents the distance(m) moved by a body
with the stated time(s). using a scale of 1cm to represent 1unit on
the horizontal axis an 2cm to represent 2units on the vertical axis.
6 1i. Plot the graph of the distance(m) against time(s)
ii. Determine the slope(s) of the graph
iii. Determine the intercept or the vertical or horizontal axis if it exist.
2. State five experimental report that must reflect in your plan
b. Who is a physicist? Solve for T in the equation
(c) State five attributes of a good (a) ½ (b) (c) 3
2
physicist
3
3. Write short notes on each of the following:
i. Random error (d)
1

ii. Erratic error (iii) Theory


3
iv. Experiments Solve the equation simultaneously x+2y=11, 2x-y=2 (a) 3,4
4. In a tabular form, state the differences between mass and weight
b. State the dimensions of any named 5 derived quantities.
(b) 1,2
c. Convert 105km/h to m/s (c) -1,2 (d) 2,3
5. List and explain any four measuring instrument you know.
6. Briefly describe a simple laboratory method of determining the Factorize the equation 2x2–9x+10=0 (a) (x-2)(2x-5)=0 (b) (x-
volume of an irregular shaped solid.
3)(2x+5)=0
(c) (2x+4)(x-1)=0 (d) (x+2)(2x-1)=0
Find the area of the triangle below
(a) 120m2
7m (b) 18m2
(c) 48m2

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570 (d) 15m2
6m
Second Term Examination 2022/2023 Session. If y2–2yz=z+1, find z when y=4 (a) 6 (b) (c) 4
1
Subject: Maths Class: S S 1
3
SECTION A: Choose the correct option (d)
5
1. Simplify 2e--e – 5e + 3e (a) 3e (b) e (c) –e
3

(d) 2e Simplify 1½+(3½ x ) (a) (b) 3 (c) ½


6 2

2. Express 1.05697 to 1 decimal place (a) 1.0 (b) 1.05 (c) 1.2
14 5
(d) 4
(d) 1.1
Given that the roots of an equation are -2 and 3. Find the equation
3. If a=(+2), b=(-4), p=(+1), q=(-1), evaluate (a) 10 (a) 2x2–x+2=0
2 apq

(b) x2–x–2=0 (c) x2–x–6=0 (d) x2+5x–4=0


b
(b) –8 (c) 1
The length of a rectangle is four times the width. Find the width if the
(d) –6
perimeter of the rectangle is 30m (a) 5m (b) 2m
4. Solve the equation 5(x–2)–3(x–1) = - 1 (a) 5 (b) 3 (c) 8
(c) 7m (d) 3m
(d) –4
If 3x2–12xy=(?) (x-4y) find the missing factor (a) 3x (b) 5x (c) 2x
(d) 7x
14. If the sum of four consecutive numbers is 66, find the numbers 2. A father is 25years older than his son, the sum of their ages is
(a) {15, 16, 17, 18} (b) {13,14, 15, 16} (c) [11, 12, 13,14} 53years. Find their ages (b) Use the substitution method to
solve the system of the simultaneous equations x – 2y=27,
(d) {6,7,8,9}
7x+y=9
15. Make T the subject of the formula 5Tr=25√ s +t (a) T= 3. The area of a trapezium is given by the formula A=1/2h(a+b);
find b if A=5.4, a=1.7 (b) Use the quadratic equation
√ s+ t
5r
4.
formula to solve the equation 2x2 – 7x+5=0
Open the bracket and simplify the algebraic expression 4(x –
(b) T= (c) T= (d) T=
√ s−t
5r √ 2
s
r −25
5.
y) – (5x+4y) (b) Simplify (1½ +31/3)÷(1 2/3 – ½)
Find the values of x and y in the figure below
b. Make V the subject of the relation. T=K+½MV2

2
r −25
6. Simplify (16/81) – ¾ (b) Convert 110112 to base
s
16. Simplify −1 (a) (b) 3 (c) three.
−1
3 3 2

(d) 2
2 2 3

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17. If = 4 – find F (a) –1 (b) (c) ½
5 7 1

(d) 3
f f 3

18. Make T the subject of the formula a=K Second Term Examination 2022/2023 Session.
t
s√ Subject: Physics Class: S S 2
SECTION A: Choose the correct option
(a) ( )(b) ( ) (d) (c) ( )
as k as k+s
k Which of these units are fundamental? (a) Watt (b) Mole (c) Joules
(d) Newton
k as a
19. The formula F= +32 show the relationship betweenWhich of these is a solar quantity? (a) Momentum (b) Velocity (c)
9c
Displacement
temperature in degrees Fahrenheit(f) and
5
(d) Density
degree Celsius(c) find F when C=40 (a) 66 0
(b) 160Which
0 of these statement is true; when a ball ( in neutral equilibrium) is
(c) 104 0
(d) 150 0 moved along a level surface (a) The C.G of the ball does not change
(b) The C.G of the ball is raised (c) The C.G of the ball is lowered
20. The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 47. Find the (d) The moment is away from the original position
numbers Many articles are made stable because (a) their C.G are made as high as
(a) 13,17, and 19 (b) 11,17 and 19 possible (b) their C.G are made as moderate as possible (c) their C.G are
as low as possible (d) None of the above
(c) 3,5 and 39 (d) 7,11 and 19
Putting baggage on the roof of a car could be dangerous because (a) It
SECTION B: Answer only 4 questions in all, show all working. lowers the C.G of the car which makes it less stable (b) It raises the
1. Solve the equation t – ¼ - t – 2/5=1 C.G of the car and makes it less stable
(c) It balances the C.G of the car and make the car slow
b. The sides of the rectangle in the figure below are given in cm. (d) It makes the
C.G of the car to shift at will
find (i) the values of x and y (ii) the area of the rectangle
A ball is thrown vertically upwards from the ground with an initial velocity of
(iii) the perimeter 50MS-1. What is the total time spent by the ball in the air? (g=10ms-2)
(a) 2.5s (b) 5.0s
(c) 10.0s (d) 15s 16. Which if the following quantities is a vector? (a) Speed
7. A ball is projected horizontally from the lop of a hill with a velocity of 20m/s. (b) Distance
if it reaches the ground 4 seconds later what is the height of the hill? (c) Energy (d) Momentum
(g=10ms-2) (a) 20m (b) 40m 17. A body is rotating in a horizontal circle of radius 2.5m with an
(c) 80m (d) 160m angular speed 5 rads-1. Calculate the magnitude of the radial
8. A block and tackle system has 6 pulleys. If the efficiency of the machine is acceleration of the body (a) 62.50ms-2 (b) 31.25ms-2(c)
60%, determine its mechanical advantage (a) 12.0 (b) 10.0 12.50m/s2 (d) 10.00m/s2
(c) 3.6 (d) 1.8
9. An object is acted upon by a system of parallel forces causing the object to be 18. The V.R of an inclined plane is (a) (b)
1 1
in static equilibrium. Which of the following statements is not correct? (a)
tan θ sin θ
The resultant of the parallel forces is zero (b) The algebraic sum of all (c) (d)
1 1
the moments of the forces is zero (c) All the parallel forces must be
19. A particle is projected horizontally at 10ms-1 from a height of 45m.
cos θ cot θ
equal in magnitude and direction (d) The sum of the forces in one
direction must be equal to the sum of the forces in the opposite direction calculate the horizontal distance covered by the particle before
10. E hitting the ground (g=10m/s2)
0.5m (a) 25m (b) 15m (c) 30m (d) 45m
0.5 2.5 20. Each of the following physical quantities is classified as a vector or
a scalar quantity. Which of the classification is correct? (a)
Electric potential(vector)
P Q (b) Momentum(scalar) (c) Gravitational field intensity(scalar) (d)
Magnetic flux density(vector)
80N SECTION B: Answer any questions in all & show all workings
The diagram above is a beam PQ, pivoted at P carries a load of 80N as shown 1. A graduated rod balances at the 50cm mark, F. when a weight of
above. Calculate the effort E, required to keep it horizontal (neglect the 100N hangs at the 30cm, A, the balance point is at the 42cm mark
weight of the beam) (a) 32.0N B. (i) Draw a diagram to show the 100N weight on the left of F
(b) 26.7N (c) 16.0N (d) 13.3N (ii) Calculate the weight W of the rod
11. Which of these lever is not a first class lever? (a) Wheelbarrow (b) b. What is meant by the moment of a force about a point?
Crowbar ii. State the principle of moment
(c) pincers (d) Hammer 2. Describe an experiment to find the centre of gravity of a triangle
12. Given that F1=3N and F2=2N are two forces acting in right angle to each piece of cardboard (b) Give two examples of unstable
other. Find the equilibrium and of neutral equilibrium
resultant and direction of the force (a) N, tan-1(1.5) (b) N, 3. Two forces are inclined at 90o. the vertical force is 15N and the
tan-1(1.5)0 resultant is 25N. (i) find the horizontal force (f)
(c) N, tan -1(1.5)0 (d) N, sin-1(1.5)0 ii. the direction of the resultant force (b) State five examples
13. Which of the following is true of vectors shown in the figure below? of vector quantities and of scalar quantities
(a) The resultant of X,Y and R is zero (b) R is the resultant of X and 4. A body is projected from the ground with a velocity of 40ms-1 at an
Y (c) X is the resultant of R and Y (d) Y is the resultant of R and angle of 30o to the horizontal. If the acceleration of free fall due to
X gravity is 10m/s2, calculate the (i) time of flight (ii)
14. In the figure below, R=30N find X and Y respectively (a) 18,24 horizontal range (iii) velocity with which the body strikes the
(b) 24,18 ground
(c) 22.36,20 (d) 20,22.36 5. Write brief description of the three class of a lever giving three
15. The acceleration due to gravity may be defined as the force examples of each of the class (b) The resultant force of two
(a) of attraction of the sun on the earth (b) with which the forces is 10N. if one of the forces is 3N find the magnitude of the
earth revolves around the sun(c) with which the earth attracts one- other force if the direction of the resultant force is 30o to the 3N
kilogram mass (d) of the moon on the earth force.
6. In triangle
Machine with a velocity ratio of 5 has an efficiency of 40%. What PQR, Q=8cm, R=6cm and cos P=½ calculate the
effort would be needed to lift a load of 100N? (b) State 3
examples of a projectile motion
value of P
(a) √ 108 cm (b) 9cm (c) √ 92 cm (d)

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Given that P=x2+4x–2, Q=2x–1 and Q–P=2, find x (a) –3 (b) 2
Second Term Examination 2022/2023 Session. (c) 4
Subject: Maths Class: S S 2 (d) –1
SECTION A: Choose the correct option
If x varies directly as square root of y and x=81 when y=9, find x
1. If x=4 and y=-2 evaluate 3 −1 (a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 10
when y=1
3
x
7

(d)–9
y
(a) 36 (b) 27 (c) 30 (d) 25
8

2. Find the quadratic equation whose roots are –2 and 7 (a)


2x2–5x+7=0 Solve the equation (a) 2 (b) –1 (c) 3
3(2 x−1) (5 x−3)
=
(b) x2 – 5x – 14=0 (c) x2 – 2x+5=0 (d) x2 –
5 4

x+3=0 (d)
1

3. If 4x–3y =-1 and x+2y=8 find the value of (x+y) (a) 3 (b) 2
2

(c) 5 If cot θ =
8
where θ is acute, find sin θ (a)
11
(b)
15
(d) 4
15 12 17

4. If 7x–2y=1 and 3x+5y=2, find x:y (a) (b) (c) (c) (d)
7 −1 −3 13 6
8 3 11 15 7

(d)
5 Find x and y in the fig. below (a) x=3, y=5.2 (b) x=4, y=2
(c) x=1,
11
5. Convert 0.75 to fraction (a) (b) (c) (d) y=3 (d) x=2, y=1
2 1 2 3
3 3 5 4
If P= rs , express R in terms of P, s and t (a) 3

2
3
p t
6. Evaluate 1– 1 (a) (b) (c) (d)
1
4 3 3 6 t s

(b) 3 (c) 2
2 5 5 2 7 3 3
2 p t p t
7 2 s s

7. Simplify (a) (b) (c) (d) (d) 3


1 x2 pt
8 5 1 1 3 4
3 3 3 2 5 5 s
16. If 55x+52x=7710 find x (a) (b) 6 (c) 7
6 ÷
4 4
8. If tan θ= ¾, find the value of sin θ + cos θ (a) (b) (d) 10
6 3
7 5
(c) (d)
7 2
5 3
17. W is directly proportional to U. if W=5 when U=3, find U 5. Find the gradient of the lines joining the pair of points
P(6, - 4) and Q(-6, - 11) (b) If tan θ =
when W= √ find sin2θ – cos2θ
2
5
7
6. In a given right–angled triangle ABC, show that
2
(a) (b) (c) (d)
c2=a2+b2 (Pythagoras theorem)
6 10 21 35
35 21 10 6
18. What is the value of P if the gradient of the line joining (-

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4) is (a) –2 (b) –1 (c) 1 (d) 2 Second Term Examination 2022/2023 Session.


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Subject: Physics Class: S S 3


3

19. Simplify 7 (a) 4 (b) 4 SECTION A: Choose the correct option


1 3 1 1
−4 +2
Which of these units is a fundamental unit? (a) Joules (b) Watt
12 4 2 6
(c) Kilogram
(c) 4
5
6 (d) Coulombs
A boy standing some distance from the foot of a tall cliff claps his hands and
(d) 5 hears an echo 0.5s later, if the speed of sound is 340ms–1, how far is he from
1
the cliff? (a) 17m(b) 34m
6
20. Factorize x2+9x+20 (a) (x–5)2 (b) (x+5)(x+4) (c) (x– (c) 85m (d) 170m
A source of sound produces waves in air of wavelength 1.65m. if the speed of
5)(x+3) (d) (x+3)2 sound in air is 3330ms–1 the period of vibration in seconds is (a) 200s
SECTION B: Answer any questions in all and show workings(b) 0.005 s (c) 0.02 s (d) 2.0s
1. Use a graphical method to solve the linear system of Which of the following is not a vector quantity? (a) Momentum
equation r+3s=8, r–2s=3 (b) Force (c) Velocity d) Temperature
Which of the following is a derived unit? (a) Metre (b) Coulomb
2. Solve (b) A ladder 9m (c) Kilogram (d) Ampere
7 x 2 x+1 x−1 1
− = +
Which of the following is correct about light and sound waves? (a) Both
long leans against a vertical wall making an angle of 64o
5 2 3 2
of them are associated with energy transfer (b) Both of them need material
with the horizontal ground. Calculate correct to one
media for propagation (c) They are both longitudinal waves (d) Their
decimal place, how far the foot of the ladder is from the
velocities in air are equal
wall?
Which of the following have the longest wavelength? (a) Infra-red rays
3. Solve the system of equation 3x2–4y =–1, 2x – y=1
(b) Gamma rays (c) X-rays (d) Radio-waves
b. In∆ ABC , b=5.2cm, c=4.5cm and c=30o31. Solve ∆ ABC A man stands in front of a tall wall and produces a sound. If he receives the
completely, giving your final answers correct to 1dp. echo of the sound two seconds later. Calculate his distance from the wall (the
4. Find x if (x–3)2=1 (b) Evaluate without speed of sound in air is 300ms-1) (a) 600m (b) 400m (c) 330m (d) 165m
7
9 One common characteristic of solids, liquids and gases is that (a) All
using mathematical table the three have fixed volume (b) Their molecules have the same size
log 8
log 12−log 3
(c) Their molecules are always in motion (d) All the three have the 20. A machine with a velocity ratio of 5 has an efficiency of 40%. What
same inter molecular forces effort would be needed to lift a load of 100N? (a) 200N (b) 40N
10. In the wave equation Y=Eo sin(200t–∧x), Eo represents the (a) Amplitude (c) 50N (d) 2N
(b) Frequency (c) Period (d) Wavelength SECTION B: Answer any four questions in all and show workings
11. When two notes of nearly equal frequencies are sounded together, a periodic 1. What is resonance? Give two examples of resonance
rise and fall in sound intensity can be heard. This phenomenon is called b. Distinguish between resonance and force vibration
(a) Beats (b) Diffraction 2. Define overtone (b) If the frequency of the fundamental note
(c) Overtones (d) Resonance of a closed pipe is 300Hz, what would be the frequency of the next
12. Which of the following instruments is not a wind instrument? (a) possible note from the same pipe?
Clarinet (b) Saxophone 3. What is echo? State four applications of echo
(c) Trumpet (d) Xylophone b. A man stands in front of a tall wall and produces a sound. If he
13. What type of motion does the skin of a “talking drum” perform when it is receives the echo of the sound two seconds later, calculate his
struck with a drum stick? (a) Random (b) Rotational (c) Translational distance from the wall. (the speed of sound in air is 300ms-1)
(d) Vibratory 4. Describe a simple laboratory experiment to show that sound requires
14. The quantity of electric charge stored in a capacitor is measured in (a) Farad material medium for its propagation using a bell jar
(b) Ampere (c) Coulomb (d) Volt 5. A stationary siren emits a note of frequency of 440Hz as a train
15. Calculate the energy stored in a 20U F capacitor if the p.d between moving with a speed of 30ms-1 approaches. Calculate the frequency
the plates is 40V (a) 3.2x10-2y (b) 8.0x10-4y (c) 1.6x10-2y of the emitted note that would be received in the train (speed of
(d) 4.0x10 y
-4 sound wave=331ms-1)
16. Given that the gravitational constant is G, Newton’s Universal law of b. Distinguish between musical notes and noise
gravitation states that the force of attraction between two masses M1c. Write short note on the characteristics of a musical note and state
and M2 separated by A distance R is (a) Gr2M1M2 what each characteristic depends on
6. Distinguish between radio-wave and sound wave
(b) GrM1M2 (c) (d) b. Write short notes on the following (diagram is important)
GM 1 M GM 1 M
i. Transverse wave (ii) Longitudinal wave (iii) Diffraction
2
r r
17. A body of mass 5kg moving with a velocity of 10m/s collides with a of wave

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stationary body of mass 6kg. if the two bodies stick together and
move in the same direction after the collision, calculate their
common velocity (a) 4.55ms-1 (b) 12.00ms-1
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18. The amplitude of a wave is the (a) Distance travelled by the wave in
a complete cycle of its motion (b) Maximum displacement of wave
particle from the equilibrium position (c) Separation of two adjacent SECTION A: Choose the correct option
particles vibrating in a phase. Evaluate correct to two decimal places, 75.0785–34.624+9.83
(d) Distance between two successive trough of the wave (a) 30.60
19. Which of these is a property of light? (a) Freezing point (b) 50.29 (c) 50.28 (d) 30.62
(b) Centripetal If x=3 and y=-1, evaluate 2(x 2
–y 3
) (a) 24 (b) 22
(c) Centrifugal (d) Polarization (c) 20 (d) 16
Solve 3x–2y=10 and x+3y=7 simultaneously (a) x=-4 and y=1
(b) x=-1 and y=-4(c) x=1 and y=4 (d) x=4 and y=1
4. Make M the subject of the relation K= Simplify ( x 3¿ ¿ ¿ 4)+ ÷( + + ) (a) (b) (c)
√ m− y (a) M= y+ k 2
m+ 1 2
k +1 { 1
2 } 5
6
2 1 7
3 4 6
2
9
29
50
15
17

(b) M= (d)
y +k
2 19

Simplify log 2 64+ log 2 16−log 2 32 (a) 20 (b) 5 (c) ½


1−k
2 24

(c) 2 (d) M=
2 2

(d)
y−k y−k
2
5. An amount of N550,000.00 was realized when a principal, X was
2
k +1 1−k
3
saved at 2% simple interest for 5years. Find the value of X. Given 4 x+1=8 x−3 x 2x what is x? (a) (b) (c)
13 11 12
(a) N 470,000.00
2 2 13
(b) N 480,000.00 (c) N 490,000.00 (d) N(d)
3
500,000.00
18. Y varies inversely as the positive quare root of X. if y=8
6

6. Find the quadratic equation whose roots are ½ and (a) when x=9, find y when x=4. (a) 6 (b) 12
−1
(c) 18 (d) 36
3x2+x+1=0
3
19. Factorize x2+11x+24=0 (a) (8+x)(x–3) (b) (6–x)
(b) 6x2+x–1=0 (c) 3x2–x–1=0 (d) 6x2–x–1=0
(5+x)
7. Solve (a) 15 (b) 20 (c) 18(d) 11 (c) (x+8)(x+3) (d) (6+x)(x+5)
x+2 x−2
20. Find b if x+4 is a factor of x2+bx – 24 (a) –2 (b) 4 (c) 3
=8−
5 4
8. If x:y=7:3, find the value of (x–y):(x+y) (a) (b) (c) ¾ (d) 6
2 1
SECTION B: Answer any fours questions in all and show
(d) ½
5 3
workings
9. Simplify − − (a) (b) (c) 1. Draw the graph of y=x +3x–4 for values of x from –5 to
2
2 2
a b c a−b+c ab−bc−ac a −b +ac
+2. Find
b a b ab ab ab
(d) (a) y when x=1.5 (b) y when x=-2.5
2 2
a −b −ac
(c) x when y=4
10. If 1012+12y=235 find the value of y (a) 8 (b) 7 (c) 6 (d) 5
ab
(d) the least value pf x2+3x–4 (e) the value of x for
11. If = then =? (a) (b) (c) (d) which y is least
m 4 a+1 5 3 4 1
2. Find the compound interest on N3275 in 3years at 3½%
n 5 b−1 4 2 5 3
12. Find the ratio x:y, if per annum
2x y
b. The ages of a father and his son are in the ratio 7:3, if the
− =0
3 2
13. Evaluate if m=3, n=-2 (a) 36 (b) 20 age of the son is 12years, how old is the father?
2 3 3 2
m n−m n −3 mn

(c) 17 (d) 27 3. Solve (b) Given ∆ ABD in the fig.


−mn 4 x +1 2−3 x 26−x
− =
14. Find to the nearest penny the simple interest on N 450 at 6% below. Calculate /BC/ A
3 4 6

per annum from July 4 to August 16 (a) N 16.3 (b) N 8.81


(c) N 3.18 (d) N 10.12

10cm
300 450

4. Find the value of 2x–y if x+y=8 and 4x–y=22.

b. Simplify [( ]
−3 −3 1
16
2 x)16 4
3

5. A ladder 9m long leans against a vertical wall, making an


9

angle of 64o with the horizontal ground. Calculate correct


to one decimal place, how far the foot of the ladder is
from the wall?
b. The 6th term of A.P is 15 and the 8th term is 27, find the 5th
term
6. The data below shows the frequency distribution of marks
scored by a group of students in a class test. Use the
information to answer question below
Marks 2 3 4 5 6
Frequen 2 4 5 3 1
cy
a. How many students took the test?
b. Find the mean mark (c) What is the mode?
d. Calculate (i) the range
(ii) median

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