SECTION A

{48marks}
2hours 30mins
Answer all questions in this section
All question carry equal marks
1. Solve for x in the equation :2 sin2 x −5 sinx−3=0 , 0 0 ≤ x ≤ 270

2. Find the equation of the circle which passes through the points A( 1,1), B(6,0) and
C(-2 , 2)

3. If α and β are the roots of the quadratic equation x 2−3 x−2=0 , find the value of

α+β
a) b). (α−β )
αβ

4. Find the binomial expansion of (3 r−2 s)4 and find the approximate value of (2. 98)4

5. Given that u=4 i−4 j and v=3 i+3 j, find the unit vector in direction to 3 u+2 v

2
6. The 6 th and the 9th terms of a geometric progression (G.P) are 48 and 14
9
respectively

Find the
a) Common ratio
b) First term

7. A binary operation ∆ is defined on the set of real numbers , R, by p ∆ q= p2−2 pq

a) Determine whether or not ∆ is commutative

b) Find the truth set of 3 ∆ q=−9

8. In how many ways can the letters of the APPROPRIATE be arranged when the
vowels are together?
 SECTION B
{52marks}
Answer four questions only from this section with at least one question from each part

All questions carry equal marks

PART 1

PURE MATHEMATICS

9. (a) The function f : x → x 2 +1 and g : x → 5−3 x are defined on the set of real
numbers ,R

i. State the domain of f −1, the inverse of f

ii. Find g−1 (2)

(b) The equation of the circle is x 2+ y 2−4 x−2 y−15=0, find;

i. Coordinate of centre ii. Its radius

2 −1 x
3 1
10. (a) Given that matrix T =⌈ 1 3 4 ⌉ and matrix S =⌈ ⌉ , Find
4 6
1 2 1

i. The value of x if the determinant of matrix T is −15

−1
ii. S , the inverse of matrix S

(b) Given that5 x ×5 x+1=53−x ÷(125−1 ×5−x−1), find the value of x

11. (a) Using a Scale 2cm to 200 on the x−axis and 2cm to 1unit on the other axis ,
draw the graph of the function f : x →3 cosx + 2 sinx , for the value of x from 0 0 ¿ 1800

(b) Use your to estimate in the given interval, correct to the nearest degree, the truth
set of the equation 3 cosx +2 sinx=3.4
 PART II

STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY

12. A committee of 3 lawyers and 2 judges is to be formed from 8 lawyers and 6

judges .In how many ways can this be done if

a) There are no restrictions

b) Two particular lawyers must not be on the committee
c) One particular judge must be on the committee

13. In how many ways can the letters of the word EXAMINATION arranged? In how
many are

i. Vowels are together

ii. Vowels are not together

PART III

VECTORS AND MECHANICS

14. The vertices P , Qand R of a triangle have the position vectors p=4 i− j, q=6 i−2 j and
r =7 i+3 j respectively. Calculate the

a) The length of the sides of the triangle and name the triangle
b) Area of the triangle
c) Value of ¿ PQR

15. Three forces 0 i−63 j, 32.14 i−38.3 j and 14 i−24.25 j act on the body of mass 5kg.
Find , correct to the nearest whole number , the

a) magnitude of the resultant force

b) direction of the resultant force
c) acceleration of the body
 BEPONG SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
MOCK EXAMINATION 2024
ELECTIVE – MATHEMATICS
DURATION: 1Hour 30mins

Answer all questions in this section choosing the correct answer.

1
1. Evaluate 2 leaving your answer in the form a+ b √3
(1− √ 3)

A. 1+
√3 B. 1−
√3 1 √3
C. +
1 √3
D. −
2 2 7 14 7 14

2. The function f is defined on the set of R of real numbers by : x → 3 x+ 2 . Find f −1

the inverse of f

x−2 x+2
A. 2 x−3 B. 3 x−2 C. D.
3 3

3. In ∆ PQR , ⃗
PQ =5i−2 j QR =4 i+3 j , Find ⃗
and ⃗ RP

A. −9 i+ j B. i+5 j C. −9 i− j D. – i−5 j

1
4. Find the sum of the sequence 4 ,−2 , 1 ,− … .
2

−3 3 8
A. B. C. D. 8
4 4 3

5. What is the distance between X (5 ,−3) and Y ( 5 ,−3 ) ?

A. √ 29 B. √ 34 C. √ 34 D. √ 41

6. Find the coordinate of the point which divides the line P(−2 , 3) and Q(4 , 6)
internally in the ratio 2 :3
2 2 2 1 −2 2 2 2
A. (5 , ) B. ( , 4 ) C. ( ,5 ) D. ( , 2 )
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
 15−2 x R 9
7. If ≡ + find the value of R
( x +4 )(x−3) ( x+ 4 ) 7(x−3)

32 23 −23 −32
A. B. C. D.
7 7 7 7

5 8
8. Given that sin x= and sin y= where x and y are acute, Find the value of
13 17
cos ( x + y )

130 140 140 220

A. B. C. D.
221 221 204 22

4 2
9. Find the inverse of ⌈ ⌉
−3 −2

−2 −1 −2 1 1 −1 1 1
A. ⌈ ⌉ B. ⌈ ⌉ C. ⌈ ⌉ D. ⌈ ⌉
1.5 1 −1.5 1 1.5 2 −1.5 2

2 2
q −p
10. A binary operation¿ is defined on the set of real numbers, R, by p∗q=
2 pq
Find 3∗2

−1 −5 5 13
A. B. C. D.
2 12 12 12
B.
2 2
x y
11. If x=3 cos 60 and y=2sin 45 , find +
9 4

1 3 −3
A. B. C. 4 D.
3 4 4

12. For what range of values of x is x 2−2 x−3 ≤0 ?

A. 1 ≤ x ≤3 B.−3 ≤ x ≤−1 C.−3 ≤ x ≤ 1 D.−1 ≤ x ≤3

13. Seventh term of an exponential sequence ( G.P) is 192 . If the common ratio is 2 , find
the first term of the sequence

1
A. B. 2 C.3 D. 4
2
 ( )
−1
1 2
14. Simplify +
2−√ 3 2+ √3

1 1 −1 −1
A. (6− √ 3) B. ¿) C. ¿ D. (6+ √ 3)
33 33 33 33

5
1
15. Find the coefficient of x 3 in the of expansion (2+ x)
2
80 80 40 5
A. B. C. D.
3 9 27 108

16. If log ( 3 x−1 )=+ log 4=log (9 x+2)

A. x=1 B. x=2 C. x=3 D. x=4

17. α and β are the roots of the equation 2 x 2−x−2=0 , Evaluate α 2+ β2

3 3 1 1
A. −3 B. −1 C. 2 D. 4
4 4 4 4

f : x → x −3 x −7 x+11 , find f (−1 )

4 2
18. Given that

A. 2 B.8 C.14 D. 16

19. Given thatr =(12 N ,300 °), express in the form ( qp)
A. (6 6√3) N B. (−1212√ 3) N C. (−66√3) N D. (−66√3) N
20. If x 2−kx + 4=0 has equal roots. Find the value of k

A. 4 , 5 B. ± 4 C. ± 3 D. ± 2
21. Given that r =3i−5 j and n=−2 i−9 j , Find r . n

A. 51 B.39 C. 37 D.-51

22. Given that √ 3(5 x−4)=92 x+1 , find the value of x

 −8 2 2 8
A. B. −2 C. 2 D.
13 3 3 13
23. Solve √ 2 x −9=x
2

A. x=−3∧x=3 B. x=−3∧x=2 C. x−2∧x=2

D. x=−2∧x=3

24. The equation of a circle is given by x 2+ 6 x+3 y 2 +9 y −3=0 Find the coordinate of
the centre

(
A. −2 ,
3
2 ) (
B. −1 ,−
3
2 ) (
C. 1 ,−
3
2 ) D. (2 ,−3)

1 3
25. If tan( A+ B)= and tan(B)= , Find the value of tan( A)
2 2

−4 4
A. −1 B. C. D. 1
7 7

8 64
26. The third and sixth term of a geometric progression G. P are and respectively.
3 81
Find the common ratio.

1 2 3 4
A. B. C. D.
3 3 4 3

27. Convert 2250 to radian

5 7 5 4
A. π B. π C. π D. π
6 6 4 3

6
28. Evaluate ∑ 2 ( n−3 )
n=0

A. −12 B. −6 C. 0 D. 1225

29. The distance between points P (−1 , 4 ) and Q ( 2 , k ) is √ 58 . Find the possible value of
the constant k
 A. −3∨11 B. −3∨11 C. 3∨11 D. 3∨−11

30. Find the angle between the vectors , p= (12) and q= (21)
A. 53.13° B.48.19 ° C.41.81 ° D.36.87°

31. How many ways can the letters of the word ELECTIVE be arranged?

A. 20160 B. 1680 C. 6720 D.336

32. If ( p+0 q 1
p−q)( )
=
2 1
0 8
, find the value of p∧q

A. p=−5 ,q=3 B. p=−5 ,q=−3

C. p=5 , q=3 D. p=5 , q=3

33. If √ t+3+ √t +10=7 , Find the value of t

A. 6 B.7 C. 8 D. 9

34. The nth term of a sequence is U n , If U 1=3 andU n +1=U n +5 . Find U 3

A. 3 B. 8 C. 13 D.18

35. Given that f ( x )=3 x +5 , g ( x )=5−2 x and fog ( n )=0 find the value of n

1 2 2 1
A. 3 B. 1 C. D.
3 3 3 3

36. Factorize completely 4 x3 + 8 x 2−x−2

A. (x−2)(2 x+1)(x−1) B. (x−2)(4 x 2−1)

C . (x +2)(x−2)( x+1) D. (x +2)(2 x +1)(2 x −1)

37. Given that F 1= (−28 ) (33) and F =(−14) . Find the magnitude of the resultant
, F 2= 3

force

A. 15N B. 13N C. 14N D. 4 √ 3 N

38. Given that r =4 i+3 j , find the unit vector in direction of r

1 1 1 1
A. (4 i+3 j) B. (3i+ 4 j) C. (3i+3 j) D. (3i+ 4 j)
5 5 3 3

39. Given that log 10 y +2 log 10 x=3 express y in terms of x

3 500 100
A. y=3−2 x B. y= C. y= D. y= 2
2x x x

0
40. If 2 sin2 θ=1+cos θ , 0 0 ≤ θ ≤90 ¿ ¿ . Find the value θ

A. 90 0 B. 600 C. 45 0 D. 300