Question 1A line which makes an angles of 135 with the positive x-axis passes through the point (5,-3). The equation of the line is A.x - y = 8B.x + y = 2C.x - y = 2D.x + y = 8Objective Show full explanation
Question 2A number P is divisible exactly by 3 and 5 and a number Q by 3, 5 and 7. The highest common factor of P and QA.15B.105C.a factor of 15D.a multiple of 15Objective Show full explanation
Question 3A figure is selected randomly from a group of figures consisting of a rectangle, a square, a triangle, a trapezium and a rhombus. The probability that the figure selected is a parallelogram is A.4/5B.3/5C.2/5D.1/5 Objective Show full explanation
Question 4The rate of ice formation in the freezer compartment of a refrigerator is (0.5t) g per min; where t is the time in minutes. If there was initial 10g of ice in the ice-maker, the mass of ice present after 10 minutes is A.5gB.lOgC.15gD.25g Objective Show full explanation
Question 5Find the gradient of the curve at x = -1 for the function y =2x3 + 3x2 - 36x + 6 A.-36B.-24C.1D.5 Objective Show full explanation
Question 6Jala can paint a house in 10 hours and Dave can paint the same house in 12 hours. If Jala begins the job and does one third o it and then Dave takes over and finishes the job, what is the total time taken by them to paint the house? A.11 hours , 20 minutesB.11 hours , 40 minutesC.10 hours , 40 minutesD.11 hoursObjective Show full explanation
Question 7If (x + y)2 = (x - y)2, which of the following must be true?A.x = 0 or y = 0B.x = yC.x = -yD.y = 0 Objective Show full explanation
Question 8The derivative with respect to x of cos(2x - 3x2) is A.(6x-2)sin (2x -3x )B.sin (2x - 3x2)C.(-6x+2) sin (2x - 3x2)D.sin(2-6x)Objective Show full explanation
Question 9What value of x satisfies, the equation 2(x+4) = 5x-7? A.-1B.7C.5D.4 Objective Show full explanation
Question 10Four of the interior angles of a pentagon are equal and each is twice the fifth angle. Each of the four equal angles is A.60B.90C.120D.135 Objective Show full explanation
Question 11If x - 1 and x + 1 are both factors of the equation x3 + px2 + qx + = 0, evaluate p and qA.-6, -1B.6, 1C.1, -1D.6, -6 Objective Show full explanation
Question 12A photograph is to be taken of five people including a married couple. If the married couple insist on sitting next to each other, the number of different arrangements is A.12B.24C.48D.60 Objective Show full explanation
Question 13Four cars, A,B,C and D, finished a race the following respective times for completing the course: 6 hours, $$5\frac{11}{12}$$ hours, $$6\frac{1}{12}$$ hours and $$\frac56$$ hours. How long will it take around the finish line did car A cross the line? A.1 hourB.⅔ hourC.⅓ hourD.5/6 hour Objective Show full explanation
Question 14The probability of obtaining an odd number in a single roll of a fair die A.1/6B.1/3C.1/2D.2/3Objective Show full explanation
Question 15The distribution of boys and girls in two classes in a certain school is as follows: Boys, Girls ; Class A : 25, 15 , Class B : 20, 10 if a student is selected at random, the probability of selecting a girl is A.17/24B.3/8C.1/3D.5/14 Objective Show full explanation
Question 16When the length of a rectangle is doubled and its width is increased by 4m, its perimeter increases from 22m to 48m. The original length and width of the rectangle are, respectively. A.7m, 4mB.5m, 3mC.6m, 4mD.9m, 2m Objective Show full explanation
Question 17A snacks shop offers 3 kinds of bread, 5 kinds of meat and three kinds of margarine flavor. Each type of sandwich has a combination of exactly 3 ingredients: Bread, 1 meat and 1 margarine flavor. How many types of sandwiches are possible? A.30B.45C.60D.15 Objective Show full explanation
Question 18Which of the following is this not of all ........ Number x much that x ............A.The empty setB.The set containing all real numbersC.The set containing all negative real numbersD.The set containing all non-negative real numbers Objective Show full explanation
Question 19George's best long jump distance increased by 10% from 2000 to 2001 and by 20% from 2001 to 2002 what percent did her best long jump distance increase from 2000 to 2002? A.15%B.30%C.32%D.20% Objective Show full explanation
Question 20If the rate and principal are kept the same but the time doubled. what would be the effect on the interest? A.Interest will remain the sameB.Interest will be doubledC.Interest will be halvedD.None of the aboveObjective Show full explanation