Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

The lengths of the adjacent sides of a right - angled triangle are xcm, (x-1)cm. If the length of the hypotenuse is \(\sqrt{13}cm\), find the value of x

Question 987:

The probability that John and James pass an examination are 3/4 and 3/5 respectively, find the probability of both boys failing the examination

A \(\frac{1}{10}\)
B \(\frac{3}{10}\)
C \(\frac{9}{20}\)
D \(\frac{11}{20}\)

Question 988:

In the diagram PQ and MN are straight lines. Find the value of x

A 13^o
B 17^o
C 28^o
D 30^o

Question 989:

In the diagram, PQRS is a parallelogram and ∠QRT = 30^o. Find x

A 95^o
B 100^o
C 120^o
D 150^o

Question 990:

From a point R, 300m north of P, man walks eastward to a place Q which is 600m from P. Find the bearing of P from Q, correct to the nearest degreeee

A 026^o
B 045^o
C 210^o
D 240^o