Mathematics Past Questions And Answers
The inverse of matrix N = \(\begin{vmatrix} 2 & 3 \\
1 & 4\end{vmatrix}\) is
- A. \(\frac{1}{5}\) \(\begin{vmatrix} 2 & 1 \\ 3 & 4\end{vmatrix}\)
- B. \(\frac{1}{5}\) \(\begin{vmatrix} 4 & -3 \\ -1 & 2\end{vmatrix}\)
- C. \(\frac{1}{5}\) \(\begin{vmatrix} 2 & -1 \\ -3 & 4\end{vmatrix}\)
- D. \(\frac{1}{5}\) \(\begin{vmatrix} 4 & 3 \\ 1 & 2\end{vmatrix}\)
If \(3x^2 + p x + 12 = 0\) has equal roots, find the values of p .
- A. ±12
- B. ±3
- C. ±4
- D. ±6
The locus of a point which is equidistant from the line PQ forms a
- A. circle centre P
- B. pair of parallel lines each opposite to PQ
- C. circle centre Q
- D. perpendicular line to PQ
In the cyclic quadrilateral below. Find< PRO

- A. 70°
- B. 20°
- C. 50°
- D. 30°
An operation (*) is defined on the set T = {-1, 0, ...., 5} by x * y = x + y - xy. Which of the following operation(s) will give an image which is an element of T?
I. 2(*)5 II. 3(*)5 III. 3(*)4
- A. I only
- B. II only
- C. I and III only
- D. II and III only
The engine of a train produces a force of 3000N when moving at 30.ms-1. calculate the power of the engine
- A. 1.00 x 102W
- B. 3.00 x 104W
- C. 9.00 x 104W
- D. 3.00 x 105W
Find the mean deviation of 2, 4, 5, and 9
- A. 1
- B. 2
- C. 5
- D. 7
In the diagram, the height of a flagpole |TF| and the length of its shadow |FL| re in the ratio 6:8. Using k as a constant of proportionality, find the shortest distance between T and L

- A. 7K units
- B. 10K units
- C. 12K units
- D. 14k units
Express two Million, two hundred thousand and fifty in figures.
- (a)2200050
- (b) 2020050
- (c) 2205000
- (d)2020050
A school girl spends \(\frac{1}{4}\) of her pocket money on books and \(\frac{1}{3}\) on dress. What fraction remains?
- A. \(\frac{5}{6}\)
- B. \(\frac{7}{12}\)
- C. \(\frac{5}{12}\)
- D. \(\frac{1}{6}\)

