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Probability and Algebra Topic Test

This document contains a 10 question math test on probability and algebra topics. It includes questions on factorizing expressions, solving simultaneous equations, and calculating probabilities of outcomes from dice rolls and train arrival times.

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Probability and Algebra Topic Test

This document contains a 10 question math test on probability and algebra topics. It includes questions on factorizing expressions, solving simultaneous equations, and calculating probabilities of outcomes from dice rolls and train arrival times.

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Yr 11 Mathematics

Science in Focus & IGI Learners – www.sigilearners.com.au – (02) 9579 2088

Probability and Algebra Topic Test Name:


Time Allowed: 60 minutes Teacher:
Total Marks: 36

Question 1 (2)

Factorise fully 9𝑥 3 − 9

Question 2 (2)

Question 3 (2)

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Question 4 (1+1+2+2=6)

Nadia had invented a game for one person. She throws two dice repeatedly until the sum of the two
numbers shown is either six or eight. If the sum is six, she wins. If the sum is eight, she loses. If the
sum is any other number, she continues to throw until the sum is six, or eight.

i) What is the probability that she wins on the first throw?


ii) What is the probability that a second throw is needed?
iii) Find an expression for the probability that Nadia wins on her first, second or third throw.
iv) Calculate probability that Nadia wins the game?

Question 5 (2)

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Question 6 (1+2+2=5)

Question 7 (1+1+2+2=6)

Janice lives in Springwood and is starting a new job in Parramatta. She needs to catch the train to get
to work. Her new boss says she cannot be late on the first two days of her new job or she will lose it.
The probability that her train arrives on time is 0.95

i) What is the probability that Janice’s train is late on the first day?
ii) What is the probability of the train being late on the first two days?
iii) What is the probability of Janice keeping her job?
iv) What is the probability that Janice arrives late on exactly one of the first three days of
her new job?

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Question 8 (3)

Solve the following sequence of simultaneous equations.

𝑧 + 3𝑥 − 7𝑦 = 0

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2𝑧 − 𝑥 + 8 = 1
2
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𝑧 + 7𝑦 = 𝑥 − 9
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Question 9 (2+2=4)

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Question 10 (2+2=4)

If an integer 𝑥 between 1 and 100 (inclusive) is chosen at random, find the probability of the number
being:

i) Less than 50 or a multiple of 5


ii) Being a multiple of 9 and not a multiple of 12

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