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]
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Work each product before adding.(b) Factorise completely 5px - 5py + 3qx - 3qy.[2]
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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]
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Loss = cost - selling price = 2500 - 2000 = K500.(d) Simplify 2y2 - 3y - 5y2 - 1.[3]
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Factorise both parts.The full step-by-step working and final answer are included with Premium — checked against ECZ marking standards.
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