LAI KING CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL

2023-2024
First Term Examination
S.2 Mathematics
Time Allowed: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Date: 18-1-2024 Name:

Full Marks: 100 Class: (Group: )
Class No.:

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. This paper must be answered in English.

2. This paper consists of T WO sections, A and B. Section A carries 40 marks,

section B carries 60 marks.

3. Attempt all questions. Write ALL your answers in the spaces provided in the
Question-Answer Book.

4. Unless otherwise specified, all working in section B must be clearly shown.

5. Unless otherwise specified, numerical answers should either be exact or correct

to 3 significant figures.

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Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (40 marks)
1. The weight of a watermelon is measured to be 2.0 kg, correct to the nearest 0.1 kg. Find the
range of the actual weight x.
A. 1.9 kg < x ≤ 2.1 kg
B. 1.9 kg ≤ x < 2.1 kg
C. 1.95 kg < x ≤ 2.05 kg
D. 1.95 kg ≤ x < 2.05 kg

2. The capacity of a bathtub is 250 L, correct to the nearest 5 L. Find the maximum absolute error.
A. 0.5 L
B. 1 L
C. 2.5 L
D. 5L

3. Which of the following is/are (an) identity/identities?

I. (a + b)c = bc + ac
II. (p + q)2 = p2 + q2
III. (p + q)(p – q) = (p – q)2
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. I, II and III

4. If A and B are constants such that (x + 1)(x − 3) + A(x − 3)  x2 + Bx, then A =

A. 3
B. 1
C. −1
D. −3

5. (2x + y)2 – 3xy =

A. 4x2 – xy + y2
B. 4x2 + xy + y2
C. x2 – xy + 4y2
D. x2 + xy + 4y2

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6. Factorize xy − 2y + 2x − y2.
A. (x + y)(y − 2)
B. (x + y)(2 − y)
C. (y + 2)(y − x)
D. (y + 2)(x − y)

3h 2 k 3
7.  =
k 9h 4
27h 6
A.
k4
h2
B.
3k 2
k2
C.
3h 2
h6
D.
27k 4

3 4
8. − =
k −4 k −3
k −7
A.
(k − 4)(k − 3)
k −7
B.
(k − 4)(3 − k )
k − 25
C.
(k − 4)(k − 3)
k − 25
D.
(k − 4)(3 − k )

v + 2s 3
9. If = , then s =
w−s 4
11
A. .
3w + 4v
11
B. .
3w − 4v
3w + 4v
C. .
11
3w − 4v
D. .
11

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10. In the figure, AOD and BOE are straight lines. Which of the following must be true?
I. x = 90 − y
II. a = 90 F
A
III. x=c a
IV. b=y b O x
E B
A. I and II only c y
B. I and III only D
C. II and III only C
D. II and IV only

11. In the figure, AED and BEC are straight lines. Which of the following must be true?
A. x = 2(y + z) x
A B
B. x + y + z = 360
C. x + y − z = 360
D. x − y + z = 360 E y

z
C D

12. In the figure, AB = BC = CA = CD. Find CBD.

A. 20˚ A
50˚ D
B. 25˚
C. 30˚
D. 35˚
B
C

13. Each interior angle of a regular n-sided polygon is 135˚. Find n.

A. 8
B. 9
C. 10
D. 11

14. Find x in the figure. (AFBG, BC, HCD, AEDJ and FE are straight lines.)
A. ˚
B. ˚
C. ˚ 126˚
D. 76˚ 70˚

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15. The bar chart below shows the distribution of scores in a test. Find the percentage of scores
which are less than 3.
A. 35%
B. 40%
C. 60%
D. 65%

16. The table below shows the weights of some dogs in a pet shop.

Weight (kg) 1.0−1.2 1.3−1.5 1.6−1.8 1.9−2.1 2.2−2.4

Frequency 1 3 6 8 5
Find the class width of each class interval.
A. 0.2 kg
B. 0.25 kg
C. 0.3 kg
D. 0.35 kg

17. Which of the following statements are true?

I. The average of the class limits is the class mark.
II. The average of the class boundaries is the class mark.
III. The class width is the difference between the class boundaries.
A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III

18. If the graph of the equation y = px − 8 passes through A(5 , 2), where p is a constant, find the
value of p.
A. 2
B. −2
C. 6.5
D. − 6.5

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19. If x + 1 = 5x − y − 10 = y − 3, then y =
A. 5
B. 6
C. 8
D. 9

20.
2x + y = 4
x+y=3
P x–y=5

Q
R

The figure shows the graphs of three linear equations. Which of the following pairs of points of
intersection gives the solutions of the two sets of simultaneous equations?
𝑥+𝑦 =3 𝑥+𝑦 =3
{ {
𝑥−𝑦 =5 2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 4
A. P Q
B. Q P
C. R Q
D. Q R

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 LAI KING CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL
2023-2024
First Term Examination
S.2 Mathematics
Time Allowed: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Question-Answer Book

Name : ( ) Section A:

Class : (Group: ) Section B:

Total:

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (40 marks)

Choose the correct answer and put a ‘✓’ in the space provided.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

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Section B: Questions (60 marks)

1. (a) Round off 0.01377 to 3 significant figures.

(b) Round down 0.01377 to 3 decimal places.
(c) Round up 8426 to the nearest 100.
(3 marks)

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2. (a) Expand (8u + 5)(8u − 5).

(b) Expand (−2w + 7)2.
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3. (a) Factorize 4x2 – 20xy + 25y2.
(b) Hence factorize 4x2 – 20xy + 25y2 − 4x + 10y.
(3 marks)

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4. Find the unknown constants P and Q such that

(x + P)2 − 3(x − 1) + Q  (x − 1)(x + 2) + 5.
(4 marks)

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5. Simplify the following expressions.
8a 2 b
(a)
6ab 3
5h + 10 14k
(b) 
7k 2 2+h
(𝑞−𝑝)2 2𝑝−2𝑞
(c) ÷ 3𝑝2+4𝑝
8𝑝3

(5 marks)

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2 1
6. Simplify − 𝑥−5 . (3 marks)
𝑥−3

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 1− a
7. Make a the subject of the formula a + 3 = . (3 marks)
b

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8. In the figure, ACD and ECB are straight lines.

If EAC = CAB, ED//AB and EA = EB, find x. (4 marks)

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9. In the figure, ABCDE is a regular pentagon and

CDFG is a square. BG produced meets AE at P.
Find BCG, ABP and APB. (5 marks)

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10. The histogram below shows the heights of the members in a choir.
Heights of the members in a choir

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Frequency
15

10

0
124 120.5
110.5 132 130.5
140 140.5
148 150.5
156 160.5
164
Height (cm)

(a) How many members are there in the choir?

(b) The members whose height is 148 cm or above will stand in the last row in a performance.
How many members will be in the last row?
(c) Draw the frequency polygon on the same graph.
(3 marks)

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11. The total price of 5 erasers and 2 correction pens is $71, while the total price of 3 erasers and 5
correction pens is $92. Find the price of an eraser and the price of a correction pen.
(5 marks)

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12. In the figure below, the graph of the equation 2x + 3y − 15 = 0 is a straight line which cuts the x-
axis at A and passes another point B.
y

B
2x + 3y − 15 = 0

x
−3 O A

(a) Find the coordinates of A and B.

(b) Alice draws the line of the equation x + 3y − 18 = 0 on the same figure. Does the graph
pass through B? Explain your answer.
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 2𝑥 = 3(2 + 𝑦)
13. Solve { .
3𝑦 + 7 = 2(2𝑥 + 𝑦)
(4 marks)

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14. A meter-ruler can measure to the nearest 0.5 cm. One end of a stick is read as x cm = 31.5 cm.
(a) Write down the range of possible values of x.

(b) The other end of the stick is read as y cm = 78.0 cm. Find the range of possible values of 

if the lengthof the stick is  cm.

(3 marks)

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15. The table below shows the frequency distribution of scores of a class of 32 students in a test.

Score Frequency
31 – 45 7
46 – 60 15
61 – 75 x
76 – 90 4

(a) Find the value of x.

(b) Find the class mark of the interval ‘46 – 60’.
(c) Which class interval has the highest frequency?
(d) If 22 students score less than y, what is y?
(e) What is the least possible score in the test?
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 LAI KING CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL
2023-2024
First Term Examination
S.2 Mathematics
Marking Scheme

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (40 marks)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
A ✓ ✓
B ✓ ✓ ✓
C ✓ ✓
D ✓ ✓ ✓

11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
A ✓ ✓ ✓
B ✓ ✓
C ✓ ✓ ✓
D ✓ ✓

Section B: Questions (60 marks)

1. (a) 0.0138 or 1.3810-2 1A

(b) 0.013 1A
(c) 8500 1A

2. (a) (8u + 5)(8u − 5) = (8u)2 – 52 1M

= 64u2 – 25 1A
(b) (−2w + 7)2 = (−2w)2 + 2(–2w)(7) + 72 1M
= 4w2 – 28w + 49 1A

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3. (a) 4x2 – 20xy + 25y2 = (2x – 5y)2 1A
(b) 4x – 20xy + 25y − 4x + 10 = (2x – 5y) – 2(2x – 5y)
2 2 2 1M
= (2x – 5y)(2x − 5y – 2) 1A

4. (x + P)2 − 3(x − 1) + Q  (x − 1)(x + 2) + 5

x2 + (2P – 3)x + (P2 + Q + 3)  x2 + x + 3 1M (or by substitution)
2P – 3 = 1, P2 + Q = 0 1A
P = 2, 1A
Q=–4 1A

8a 2 b 4𝑎
5. (a) 3
= 3𝑏2 1A
6ab
5h + 10 14k 5(ℎ+2)(14𝑘) 1M
(b)  =
7k 2 2+h 7𝑘 2 (2+ℎ)

10
= 1A
𝑘

(𝑞−𝑝)2 2𝑝−2𝑞 (𝑝−𝑞)2 𝑝(3𝑝+4)

(c) ÷ 3𝑝2+4𝑝 = 1M
8𝑝3 8𝑝3 (2)(𝑝−𝑞)

(𝑝−𝑞)(3𝑝+4)
= 1A
16𝑝2

2 1 2(𝑥−5)−(𝑥−3)
6. − 𝑥−5 = 1M
𝑥−3 (𝑥−3)(𝑥−5)

2𝑥−10−𝑥+3
= 1M
(𝑥−3)(𝑥−5)

𝑥−7
= 1A
(𝑥−3)(𝑥−5)

1− a
7. a+3=
b
(a + 3)b = 1 – a
ab + 3b = 1 – a 1M
ab + a = 1 – 3b
a(b + 1) = 1 – 3b 1M
1−3𝑏
𝑎= 1A
1+𝑏

8. CAB = x (alt.s, ED//AB) 1M

= EAC
B = x + x = 2x (base s, isos.) 1M
2x + 2x + 44˚ = 180˚ ( sum of ) 1M
x = 34˚ 1A

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9. BCD = (5 – 2)(180˚)/5 = 108˚ 1M
 BCG = 108˚ – 90˚ = 18˚ 1A
CBG = (180˚ – 18˚)/2 = 81˚ 1M
 ABP = 108˚ – 81˚ = 27˚ 1A
 APB = 180˚ – 27˚ – 108˚ = 45˚ 1A

10. (a) 1 + 7 + 18 + 11 + 3 = 40 1A
(b) 11 + 3 = 14 1A
(c)
Heights of the members in a choir

20
Frequency

15

10

5 1A

0
124 120.5
110.5 132 130.5
140 140.5
148 150.5
156 160.5
164
Height (cm)

11. Let $x be the price of an eraser and $y be the price of a correction pen.
5𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 71 … (1) 1A
Then {
3𝑥 + 5𝑦 = 92 … (2) 1A
(1)–(2) x – 6x = 355 – 184 1M
19x = 171
* withdraw 1 mark if the unit of x or y is
x=9 1A
not ever shown
(1): 45 + 2y = 71
y = 13 1A

12. (a) Put y = 0,

2x + 0 – 15 = 0  x = 7.5 1M
 A = (7.5, 0) 1A
Put x = – 3,
2(– 3) + 3y – 15 = 0  y = 7 1M
 B = (– 3, 7) 1A
(b) L: x + 3y − 18 = 0
Sub. (– 3, 7),
LHS = – 3 + 3(7) – 18 = 0 1M
= RHS
 The line L passes through B. 1A

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13. 2x = 6 + 3y and y = 4x – 7 1A
By substituting y, 2x = 6 +12x – 21 1M (or by elimination)
10x = 15
x = 1.5 1A
y = 4(1.5) – 7 = – 1 1A

14. (a) 31.25 ≤ x < 31.75 1A

(b)  77.75 ≤ y < 78.25

1M
 77.75 – 31.75 <  = x – y < 78.25 – 31.25
 46 <  < 47 1A

15. (a) x = 32 – 7 – 15 – 4 = 6 1A
46+60
(b) = 53 1A
2

(c) ‘46 – 60’ 1A

(d) y = 60.5 1A
(e) 30.5 1A

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