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- The sides of a triangle were measured to 1dp as 6.4cm, 7.3cm and 8.2cm respectively. Calculate the percentage error
in its perimeter.(Solved)
The sides of a triangle were measured to 1dp as 6.4cm, 7.3cm and 8.2cm respectively. Calculate the percentage error in its perimeter.
Date posted: April 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- The seventh term of an arithmetic progression is 15 while twice the third is 94. Calculate the first term and the
common difference of the progression.(Solved)
The seventh term of an arithmetic progression is 15 while twice the third is 94. Calculate the first term and the
common difference of the progression.
Date posted: April 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- The velocity of a particle after t seconds is given by V = t2 – 4t + 4m/s. Determine the;(Solved)
The velocity of a particle after t seconds is given by V = t2 – 4t + 4m/s. Determine the;
(a) initial velocity of the particle.
(b) time taken the particle is momentarily at rest.
(c) acceleration of the particle at t = 4.
(d) displacement of the between t = 1 seconds and t = 13 seconds.
Date posted: April 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- A,B,C and D are four schools where B is 84km north of A an C is on a bearing of N650W from A at a...(Solved)
A,B,C and D are four schools where B is 84km north of A an C is on a bearing of N650W from A at a distance of 60km. D
is on a bearing of N200W from C and at a distance of 30km.Use a scale drawing to show relative positions of A,B,C and D using a scale of 1cm to represent 10km.
Find;
(a) the distance and bearing of B from C.
(b) the bearing and distance of D from B.
(c) the bearing of A and D.
Date posted: April 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- The length and the width of a rectangular are (6x-1) and (x – 2) respectively. If the length and width are each
increased by 4cm the...(Solved)
The length and the width of a rectangular are (6x-1) and (x – 2) respectively. If the length and width are each
increased by 4cm the new area is thrice that of the initial rectangle.
The length and the width of a rectangular are (6x-1) and (x – 2) respectively. If the length and width are each
increased by 4cm the new area is thrice that of the initial rectangle.
(a) Find the dimension of the initial rectangle.
(b) By what percentage does the area of the rectangle increase after the change.
(c) What is the difference in size between the length and the width of the initial rectangle.
Date posted: April 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- In the figure below, O is the centre of the circle. Angle AEB = 500, angle EBC = 800 and angle ECD = 300. Giving...(Solved)
In the figure below, O is the centre of the circle. Angle AEB = 500, angle EBC = 800 and angle ECD = 300. Giving reasons
calculate:
(a) Angle CDE
(b) Angle DFE
(c) Obtuse angle COE
(d) Angle ADE
Date posted: April 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- Use a ruler and a pair of compasses only for all construction in this question.(Solved)
Use a ruler and a pair of compasses only for all construction in this question.
(a) Construct qualilateral PQRS such that PQ = 5cm, PS = 5cm and SR = 4.5cm, angle SPQ = 750 and angle PSR=900.
(b) Drop a perpendicular from S to meet line PQ at N. Measure SN and calculate the area of the triangle SPN.
(c) Construct a circle passing through vertices P, Q and R of quadrilateral PQRS. Measure the radius of the circle.
Date posted: April 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- (a) A lamp shade is in the form of a frustum of a cone of diameter 21cm and 28cm. Its height is 10cm.
Calculate the volume...(Solved)
(a) A lamp shade is in the form of a frustum of a cone of diameter 21cm and 28cm. Find it's height if the height of the cone that was cut off is 10cm.
(b)Calculate the volume of the lampshade.
(c) Two circles each of radius 5cm intersects such that the distance between their centres is 6cm. The
length of the common chord joining the two points of intersection is 8cm. Calculate the area of intersection.
Date posted: April 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- The figure below is a right rectangular based pyramid VABCD where AB = 5cm, BC = 7cm, VC = 13cm and O is a point
on...(Solved)
The figure below is a right rectangular based pyramid VABCD where AB = 5cm, BC = 7cm, VC = 13cm and O is a point
on the base of the pyramid vertically below V.
Calculate
(a) AC
(b) VO, the height of the pyramid.
(c) the angle between the edge VB and the plane ABCD.
(d) the angle between the planes VBC and ABCD.
Date posted: April 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- The points P1(5,4) and Q1(6,1) are the images of P and Q respectively under translation. Given that the co-ordinates of
P and (2,3), find the co-ordinates...(Solved)
The points P1(5,4) and Q1(6,1) are the images of P and Q respectively under translation. Given that the co-ordinates of
P and (2,3), find the co-ordinates of Q.
Date posted: April 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- The cost per kg of Sony Sugar is KSh. 60 and the cost per kg of Imported Sugar is KSh. 80. The two brands of...(Solved)
The cost per kg of Sony Sugar is KSh. 60 and the cost per kg of Imported Sugar is KSh. 80. The two brands of Sugar are
mixed and sold at a profit of 30% above the cost. If 1kg of the mixture was sold at KSh. 84.50, determine the ratio in
which the two brands were mixed.
Date posted: April 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- Using reciprocal tables only evaluate correct to 4 S.F(Solved)
Using reciprocal tables only evaluate correct to 4 S.F
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- The figure below shows the section of a wedge. AB = 4cm, BC = 13cm, CD = 12Ccm, AD = 3cm and BD = 5cm.(Solved)
The figure below shows the section of a wedge. AB = 4cm, BC = 13cm, CD = 12Ccm, AD = 3cm and BD = 5cm.
Given that angle ADC = 900, find the volume of the solid and the length of AC.
Date posted: April 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- Solve the inequality below and state the integral values satisfying the solution.(Solved)
Solve the inequality below and state the integral values satisfying the solution.
Date posted: April 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- Without using a calculator evaluate(Solved)
Without using a calculator evaluate 
giving your answer as a mixed fraction.
Date posted: April 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- A regular polygon has the sum of its interior angles as 18000.(Solved)
A regular polygon has the sum of its interior angles as 18000.
(i) How many sides are there in the polygon?
(ii) How many triangles can be made by joining one of its vertices with all other vertices with straight lines.
Date posted: April 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- A ship sails from harbour P on an bearing 0300 for 900km until it reaches harbour Q. It then alters its direction to a bearing...(Solved)
A ship sails from harbour P on an bearing 0300 for 900km until it reaches harbour Q. It then alters its direction to a bearing of 3400 and sails from 1200km to harbour R. Calculate the distance between harbours P and R.
Date posted: April 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- Simplify the expression completely:(Solved)
Simplify the expression completely:
Date posted: April 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- The figure below shows a sector of a circle of radius 15cm. Calculate the area of the sector given than angle theta = 2.4
radians.(Solved)
The figure below shows a sector of a circle of radius 15cm. Calculate the area of the sector given than angle theta = 2.4
radians
Date posted: April 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- Find the value of x in the equation:
27x + 33x-1 = 108(Solved)
Find the value of x in the equation:
27x + 33x-1 = 108
Date posted: April 30, 2019. Answers (1)