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• The ratio of men to women in a committee is 3:2. If there are 3 more men than women, how many women are in the committee?
  

  The ratio of men to women in a committee is 3:2. If there are 3 more men than women, how many women are in the committee? A.6 B.9 C.15 D.5

  
  KCPE, Mathematics: Ratio and proportions

  Date posted: March 21, 2019.

• Kago had salt in packets as follows: 150 packets of 100g each 120 packets of 250g each 100 packets of 500g each 80 packets of 1kg each 25 packets of 2kg each He decided to re-pack all this salt in 14kg packets. How many packets did he get?
  

  Kago had salt in packets as follows: 150 packets of 100g each 120 packets of 250g each 100 packets of 500g each 80 packets of 1kg each 25 packets of 2kg each He decided to re-pack all this salt in 1
  KCPE, Mathematics: Whole numbers operations

  Date posted: March 21, 2019.

• The length of the base of a triangle is (3x + 5) cm and its height is 10 cm. If the area of the triangle is 115 cm² , what is the value of x?
  

  The length of the base of a triangle is (3x + 5) cm and its height is 10 cm. If the area of the triangle is 115 cm² , what is the value of x? A.7 B.6 C.8 D.5

  
  KCPE, Mathematics: Length,perimeter and area

  Date posted: March 21, 2019.

• What is the difference between the LCM and GCD of 12, 18 and 36?
  

  What is the difference between the LCM and GCD of 12, 18 and 36? A.30 B.36 C.6 D.12

  
  KCPE, Mathematics: Whole numbers operations

  Date posted: March 21, 2019.

• The marked price of a pair of shoes is sh 1 200. A customer was given a 20% discount. How much did he pay for the pair of shoes?
  

  The marked price of a pair of shoes is sh 1 200. A customer was given a 20% discount. How much did he pay for the pair of shoes? A.sh 1,440 B.sh 240 C.sh 960 D.sh 1,080

  
  KCPE, Mathematics: Measurement-money

  Date posted: March 21, 2019.

• What is the value of 13.86 x 6.94 rounded off to two decimal places?
  

  What is the value of 13.86 x 6.94 rounded off to two decimal places? A.96.18 B.96.188 C.96.2 D.96.19

  
  KCPE, Mathematics: Decimals

  Date posted: March 21, 2019.

• What is the value of 3²(5²-4²)-3²4²-2²
  

  What is the value of 3²(5²-4²)-3²4²-2² A.6 B.3 C.9 D.36

  
  KCPE, Mathematics: Fractions

  Date posted: March 21, 2019.

• The total surface area of an open cylindrical container is 594 cm² . If the diameter of the container is 14 cm, what is its height in centimeters?
  

  The total surface area of an open cylindrical container is 594 cm². If the diameter of the container is 14 cm, what is its height in centimeters? Take π=227 A.20 B.13.5 C.6.5 D.10

  
  KCPE, Mathematics: Length,perimeter and area

  Date posted: March 21, 2019.

• The population of giraffes in a certain game reserve was 1,500 in one year. In the following year the giraffe population increased by 20%.
  

  The population of giraffes in a certain game reserve was 1,500 in one year. In the following year the giraffe population increased by 20%. What was the number of giraffes in the game reserve after the increase? A.300 B.1,800 C.1,200 D.1,950

  
  KCPE, Mathematics: Percentages

  Date posted: March 21, 2019.

• The distance between two villages is 6.4 km. On the map of the region this distance is represented by a line 1.6 cm long. What is the scale of the map?
  

  The distance between two villages is 6.4 km. On the map of the region this distance is represented by a line 1.6 cm long. What is the scale of the map? A.1 : 4 B.1 : 4 000 C.1 : 400 000 D.1 : 40 000

  
  KCPE, Mathematics: Scale drawing

  Date posted: March 21, 2019.

• A tailor had a roll of dress material. She cut it into equal pieces. How many pieces did she get?
  

  A.17 B.18 C.22 D.19

  
  KCPE, Mathematics: Length,perimeter and area

  Date posted: March 21, 2019.

• An aeroplane took 4 and half hours to fly from Cairo to Nairobi. If it landed in Nairobi at 0215h on Sunday, when had it taken off from Cairo?
  

  An aeroplane took 4 and half hours to fly from Cairo to Nairobi. If it landed in Nairobi at 0215h on Sunday, when had it taken off from Cairo? A.Friday 2145h B.Saturday 2245h C.Friday 2245h D.Saturday 2145h

  
  KCPE, Mathematics: Measurements- time,speed and temperature

  Date posted: March 20, 2019.

• If a=b+3, b=c+2, c=2d and d=4, what is the value of 3a - 4b + 2c ?
  

  If a=b+3, b=c+2, c=2d and d=4, what is the value of 3a - 4b + 2c ? A.39 B.40 C.16 D.15

  
  KCPE, Mathematics: Algebra

  Date posted: March 20, 2019.

• In a school prize giving meeting there were 240 women and half as many men. There were twice as many children as adults. How many people were in the meeting altogether?
  

  In a school prize giving meeting there were 240 women and half as many men. There were twice as many children as adults. How many people were in the meeting altogether? A.48 B.1,080 C.720 D.900

  
  KCPE, Mathematics: Whole numbers operations

  Date posted: March 20, 2019.

• The parallel sides of a trapezium measure 10cm and 18cm respectively. If the distance between the parallel sides is 8cm, what is the area of the trapezium in cm²?
  

  The parallel sides of a trapezium measure 10cm and 18cm respectively. If the distance between the parallel sides is 8cm, what is the area of the trapezium in cm²? A.224 B.112 C.108 D.84

  
  KCPE, Mathematics: Length,perimeter and area

  Date posted: March 20, 2019.

• The length of the longest side of a right-angled triangle is 13 cm. if the height of the triangle is 5 cm what is the area of the triangle in square centimeters?
  

  The length of the longest side of a right-angled triangle is 13 cm. if the height of the triangle is 5 cm what is the area of the triangle in square centimeters? A.12 B.156 C.60 D.30

  
  KCPE, Mathematics: Length,perimeter and area

  Date posted: March 20, 2019.

• In a meeting there were 30 more women than men and three times as many men as children. If there were 1,360 people altogether, what was the number of children in the meeting?
  

  In a meeting there were 30 more women than men and three times as many men as children. If there were 1,360 people altogether, what was the number of children in the meeting? A.570 B.190 C.600 D.220

  
  KCPE, Mathematics: Algebra

  Date posted: March 20, 2019.

• A group of pupils who attended an athletics meeting consisted of b boys and g girls the group spent a total of sh k on transport and each pupil spent sh m for lunch.
  

  A group of pupils who attended an athletics meeting consisted of b boys and g girls the group spent a total of sh k on transport and each pupil spent sh m for lunch. Which one of the following expressions represents the average amount spent per pupil?
  KCPE, Mathematics: Algebra

  Date posted: March 20, 2019.

• Mugoya’s shamba is in the shape of figure PQRST shown below. What is the perimeter of Mugoya’s shamba in metres?
  

  Mugoya’s shamba is in the shape of figure PQRST shown below. What is the perimeter of Mugoya’s shamba in metres? A.600 B.480 C.700 D.660

  
  KCPE, Mathematics: Length,perimeter and area

  Date posted: March 20, 2019.

• A shopkeeper bought 3 trays of eggs at sh 150 per tray. On the way to her shop, the shopkeeper discovered that 20% of the eggs were broken. She sold the good eggs at sh 72 per dozen. How much loss did she make?
  

  A shopkeeper bought 3 trays of eggs at sh 150 per tray. On the way to her shop, the shopkeeper discovered that 20% of the eggs were broken. She sold the good eggs at sh 72 per dozen. How much loss did she make? A.Sh 450 B.sh 432 C.sh 18 D.sh 28

  
  KCPE, Mathematics: Measurement-money

  Date posted: March 20, 2019.

• What is the place value of digit 3 obtained after working out the division 0.3648 ÷ 12?
  

  What is the place value of digit 3 obtained after working out the division 0.3648 ÷ 12? A.Tenths B.Hundredths C.Thousandths D.Ten thousandths

  
  KCPE, Mathematics: Whole numbers operations

  Date posted: March 20, 2019.

• What is the value of the question below?
  

  A.22 B.220 C.2.2 D.0.22

  
  KCPE, Mathematics: Decimals

  Date posted: March 20, 2019.

• What is the value of the following?
  

  A.4 B.3 C.8 D.6

  
  KCPE, Mathematics: Fractions

  Date posted: March 20, 2019.

• Pencils are packed in packets containing 20 pencils each. The packets are placed in cartons each containing two dozen packets.
  

  Pencils are packed in packets containing 20 pencils each. The packets are placed in cartons each containing two dozen packets. A bookshop owner bought 5 cartons of pencils and sold each pencil at sh 3. How much money was obtained from the sale of all the pencils? A.sh 7,200 B.sh 2,400 C.sh...

  
  KCPE, Mathematics: Whole numbers operations

  Date posted: March 20, 2019.

• Sakwa deposited sh 25 000 in a bank which paid compound interest at the rate of 10 percent per annum. If he withdrew all his money after 1 and a half years, how much interest did his money earn?
  

  Sakwa deposited sh 25 000 in a bank which paid compound interest at the rate of 10 percent per annum. If he withdrew all his money after 1 and a half years, how much interest did his money earn? A.sh 5,250 B.sh 2,500 C.sh 1,375 D.sh 3,875

  
  KCPE, Mathematics: Measurement-money

  Date posted: March 20, 2019.

• How many uniforms did the tailor make?
  

  A.8 B.6 C.5 D.12

  
  KCPE, Mathematics: Fractions

  Date posted: March 19, 2019.

• If x=2, y=1 and z=3, what is the value of the following?
  

  If x=2, y=1 and z=3, what is the value of A.8 B.5 C.4 D.7

  
  KCPE, Mathematics: Algebra

  Date posted: March 19, 2019.

• A drum contained 28 liters 8 deciliters of fruit juice. The juice was packed into smaller containers each with a capacity of 2 liters 4 deciliters. How many containers were filled?
  

  A drum contained 28 liters 8 deciliters of fruit juice. The juice was packed into smaller containers each with a capacity of 2 liters 4 deciliters. How many containers were filled? A.12 B.16 C.13 D.12

  
  KCPE, Mathematics: Volume,capacity and mass

  Date posted: March 19, 2019.

• A car is moving at a speed of 25 meters per second. What is this speed in kilometers per hour?
  

  A car is moving at a speed of 25 meters per second. What is this speed in kilometers per hour? A.30 B.60 C.90 D.80

  
  KCPE, Mathematics: Measurements- time,speed and temperature

  Date posted: March 19, 2019.

• What is the place value of digit 6 in the number 4693017?
  

  What is the place value of digit 6 in the number 4693017? A.Thousands B.Ten thousands C.Millions D.Hundred thousands

  
  KCPE, Mathematics: Whole numbers operations

  Date posted: March 19, 2019.