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This document is a CSEC Mathematics cheat sheet that provides easy methods and practice questions across various topics including computation, number theory, consumer arithmetic, sets, measurement, statistics, algebra, relations, functions, graphs, geometry, trigonometry, vectors, and matrices. Each section includes tips, examples, and practice problems to enhance understanding and application of mathematical concepts. It serves as a quick reference guide for students preparing for exams.

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CSEC_Math_CheatSheet_and_Practice

This document is a CSEC Mathematics cheat sheet that provides easy methods and practice questions across various topics including computation, number theory, consumer arithmetic, sets, measurement, statistics, algebra, relations, functions, graphs, geometry, trigonometry, vectors, and matrices. Each section includes tips, examples, and practice problems to enhance understanding and application of mathematical concepts. It serves as a quick reference guide for students preparing for exams.

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CSEC Mathematics Cheat Sheet with

Easy Methods & Practice Questions


1. Computation
 Tip: Multiply decimals by ignoring the point, then reinsert it after multiplying.
 Example: 2.4 × 3.5 → 24 × 35 = 840 → Two decimal places → Final answer: 8.40
 Practice: Multiply: 3.6 × 1.5

2. Number Theory
 Tip: Use the Ladder Method to find LCM and HCF easily.
 Example: LCM and HCF of 18 and 24 using ladder: LCM = 72, HCF = 6
 Practice: Find LCM and HCF of 30 and 45

3. Consumer Arithmetic
 Tip: Simple Interest: I = P × R × T ÷ 100
 Example: I = 400 × 5 × 3 ÷ 100 = $60
 Practice: Find interest on $250 at 6% for 2 years

4. Sets
 Tip: Use mental Venn diagrams to quickly find unions and intersections.
 Example: A = {1, 2, 3}, B = {2, 3, 4} → A ∪ B = {1,2,3,4}, A ∩ B = {2,3}
 Practice: A = {2,4,6}, B = {4,5,6} → Find A ∪ B and A ∩ B

5. Measurement
 Tip: Area of trapezium: ½ × (a + b) × height
 Example: Area = ½ × (8 + 12) × 5 = 50 cm²
 Practice: Find the area of a trapezium with bases 10 cm and 6 cm, height 4 cm

6. Statistics
 Tip: Sort data first to find the median easily.
 Example: List: 4, 2, 8, 1, 5 → Sorted: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 → Median: 4
 Practice: Find the median of: 7, 3, 5, 2, 9
7. Algebra
 Tip: Use patterns like difference of squares to factor quickly.
 Example: x² - 9 = (x - 3)(x + 3)
 Practice: Factorize: x² - 16

8. Relations, Functions and Graphs


 Tip: Use substitution for quick value finding.
 Example: y = 2x + 1 → x = 4 → y = 2×4 + 1 = 9
 Practice: If y = 3x - 2, find y when x = 5

9. Geometry and Trigonometry


 Tip: Use SOH-CAH-TOA for right-angled triangles.
 Example: Opposite = 3, Hypotenuse = 5 → sin A = 3/5 → angle ≈ 37°
 Practice: Opposite = 5, Hypotenuse = 13 → Find angle A

10. Vectors and Matrices


 Tip: Add vectors by adding components. Multiply 2x2 matrices by row × column.
 Example: A = (2, 5), B = (3, -1) → A + B = (5, 4)
 Practice: Add vectors: (4, -2) and (-1, 3)

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