ECZ 2015 · O-Level Paper 2 · Question 1 — Algebra

Question from ECZ 2015 · O-Level Paper 2 · Question 1

(a) Evaluate (1.3)2 + 1.3 × 0.3.[2]

Verified working — step 1

Work each product before adding.

(b) Factorise completely 5px - 5py + 3qx - 3qy.[2]

Verified working — step 1

Group the terms in pairs.

(c) Bana Makwebo bought a display cabinet at K2 500.00 and later sold it at K2 000.00. What was the percentage loss?[2]

Verified working — step 1

Loss = cost - selling price = 2500 - 2000 = K500.

(d) Simplify 2y2 - 3y - 5y2 - 1.[3]

Verified working — step 1

Factorise both parts.

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