MATHEMATICS
PAPER 2 (THEORY)
INSTRUCTION: Answer any three (3) questions, Question One (1) is compulsory.
1. a.
The cost of one litre of petrol was N1,100.00. Create a table of values to show the cost of 2, 3, 4,
5 and 6 litres of petrol.
b. Use a scale of 2cm to 1 litre on the horizontal axis and a scale of 2cm to #1,000.00 on the vertical
axis, draw the graph to illustrate the cost of
petrol (N) against the quantity of petrol (litres).
c. Extend the line on the graph to determine:
i. the cost of 7½ litres of petrol.
ii. how many litres of petrol can be bought with N3,500.00
2. a. Using a pair of compasses, ruler and pencil, construct a right-angled triangle with side XY-60mm
and XZ-55mm, measure YZ.
(Hint: 10mm=1cm).
b. A man gets a monthly pay of Nx. His monthly rent is N8,000.00. After paying his rent, he is left
with less than N20,000. Find the range of values of x.
10
3. a. If 2 is added to the numerator and denominator of a fraction, it becomes
from the same numerator and denominator, it becomes. Find the fraction.
b. Write 1011.1012 as base 10 number.
and if 3 is subtracted
4. a. A tray of eggs contains 16 large sized eggs and 14 small sized egg. An egg is selected at random.
Find the probability of selecting either a small sized or large-sized egg.
b. If T² = 4π²
(h²+ k²)
make 'k' the subject of the formula.
hg
Answer (2)
The cost of 7½ litres of petrol is N8,250, and approximately 3.18 litres can be purchased with N3,500.00.
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The cost of 7½ litres of petrol is N8,250, and with N3,500.00, you can buy approximately 3.18 litres of petrol. ;
