Mathematics Paper 2 Questions and Answers - Mwakican Joint Pre Mock Examination 2021

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  3. The paper contains two sections: Section I and Section II.
  4. Answer All the questions in section I and strictly any five questions from Section II.
  5. All answers and working must be written on the question paper in the spaces provided below each question.
  6. Show all the steps in your calculations, giving your answers at each stage in the spaces below each question.
  7. Marks may be given for correct working even if the answer is wrong.
  8. Non-programmable silent electronic calculators and KNEC mathematical tables may be used, unless stated otherwise.

SECTION A (50 MARKS)
Answer all the questions in this section

  1. Use logarithm table to evaluate. (4 mks)
    0.52 × 0.312
           2.122
  2. 200 cm3 of acid is mixed with 300 cm3 of alcohol. If the densities of acid and alcohol are 1.08g/cm3 and 0.8 g/cm3 respectively, calculate the density of the mixture.(3 mks)
  3. The coordinates of P and Q are P(5, 1) and Q(11, 4) point M divides line PQ in the ratio 2 : 1. Find the magnitude of vector OM. (3 marks)
  4. The table below shows income tax rates in a certain year.
    Monthly income in Ksh Tax rate in each Ksh
    1 – 9680   10%
    9681 – 18800   15%
    18801 – 27920   20%
    27921 – 37040   25%
    Over 37040   30%
    In that year, a monthly personal tax relief of Ksh. 1056 was allowed. Calculate the monthly income tax paid by an employee who earned a monthly salary of Ksh 32500. (4 mks)
  5. Make w the subject of the formulae. (3mks)
    2x = √2w +8
               3w-5
  6. A line passes through points (2, 5) and has a gradient of 2.
    1. Determine its equation in the form y=mx+c. (2mks)
    2. Find the angle it makes with x-axis. 1mk
  7. A quantity P is partly constant and partly varies as the cube of Q. When Q=1, P=23 and when Q =2, P= 44. Find the value of P when Q = 5. (3mks)
  8. The vertices of a triangle are A(1, 2) , B(3, 5) and C(4, 1). The co-ordinates of C’ the image of C under a translation vector T are (6, -2).
    1. Determine the translation vector T. (1mk)
    2. Find the co-ordinates of A’ and B’ under the translation vector T. (2mks)
  9. Expand (1 -x)4 using the binomial expansion. (1mk)
    Use the first three terms of the expansion in (a) above to find the value of (0.98)4 correct to nearest hundredth. (2mks)
  10. Find the centre and radius of a circle with equation:
    χ² + y² - 6χ + 8y – 11 = 0 (3mks)
  11. Two grades of coffee one costing sh.42 per kilogram and the other costing sh.47 per kilogram are to be mixed in order to produce a blend worth sh.46 per kilogram in what proportion should they be mixed. (3mks)
  12. Pipe A can fill an empty water tank in 3 hours while pipe B can fill the same tank in 5 hours. While the tank can be emptied by pipe C in 15 hours. Pipe A and B are opened at the same time when the tank is empty. If one hour later pipe C is also opened. Find the total time taken to fill the tank. (4 mks.)
  13. Simplify the expression: (3mks.)
        (9t2- 25a2)    
    6t2+ 19at+15a
  14. A business bought 300 kg of tomatoes at Ksh. 30 per kg. He lost 20% due to waste. If he has to make a profit 20%, at how much per kilogram should he sell the tomatoes. (3mks.)
  15. Evaluate without using a Mathematical table or a calculator. (2mks)
    Log6216 +[Log42 - Log6] ÷ Log49
  16. Given that the ratio x: y = 2:3, find the ratio (5x-2y)∶ (x+y) (3 mk)

SECTION II (50mks)
Answer only five questions in this section in the spaces provide

  1. Draw the graph of y= x^3+2x^2-5x-8 for values of x in the range -4≤x≤3 (5mks)
    -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3
    x3  -64             27
    2x2                
    -5x                
    -8                
    y -20              
    1
    By drawing suitable straight line on the same axis, solve the equations.
    1. x3+2x2-5x-8=0 (1mks)
    2. x3+2x2-5x-7=0 (2mks)
    3. 3+3x-2x2-x3=0 2mks
  2. A transformation represented by the matrix 2maps the points A(0, 0), B(2, 0), C(2, 3) and D(0, 3) of the quad ABCD onto A¹B¹C¹D¹ respectively.
    1. Draw the quadrilateral ABCD and its image A¹B¹C¹D¹. (3mks)
      1
    2. Hence or otherwise determine the area of A¹B¹C¹D¹. (2mks)
    3. Another transformation3 maps A¹B¹C¹D¹ onto A¹¹B¹¹C¹¹D¹¹. Draw the image A¹¹B¹¹C¹¹D¹¹. (2mks)
    4. Determine the single matrix which maps A¹¹B¹¹C¹¹D¹¹ back to ABCD. (3mks)
  3. In the figure below (not drawn to scale) AB = 8cm, AC = 6cm, AD = 7cm, CD = 2.82cm and angle CAB = 50°.
    4
    Calculate (to 2d.p.)
    1. the length BC. (3 marks)
    2. the size of angle ABC. (3 marks)
    3. size of angle CAD. (3 marks)
    4. Calculate the area of triangle ACD. (2 marks)
  4. Three variables P, Q and R are such that P varies directly as Q and inversely as the square of R.
    1. When P = 18, Q = 24 and R = 4.
      Find P when Q = 30 and R = 10. (3mks)
    2. Express P in terms of Q and R. (1mk)
    3. If Q is increased by 20% and R is decreased by 10% find:
      1. A simplified expression for the change in P in terms of Q and R. (3mks)
      2. The percentage change in P. (3mks)
  5. A surveyor recorded the following information in his field book after taking measurement in metres of a plot.
      To E  


    720 to F

    240 G 

    1000
    880
    640
    480
    400
    200

    320 to D

    600 to C

    40 to B
      From A  
    1. Sketch the layout of the plot. (4 mks.)
    2. Calculate the area of the plot in hectares. (6mks)
  6. A line L passes through points (-2, 3) and (-1,6) and is perpendicular to a line P at (-1,6).
    1. Find the equation of L. (2 mks)
    2. Find the equation of P in the form ax + by = c, where a, b and c are constant. (2 mks)
    3. Given that another line Q is parallel to L and passes through point (1,2) find the x and y intercepts of Q. (3 mks)
    4. Find the point of intersection of lines P and Q. (3 mks)
  7. The figure below shows a square ABCD point V is vertically above middle of the base ABCD. AB = 10cm and VC = 13cm.
    5
    Find;
    1. the length of diagonal AC (2mks)
    2. the height of the pyramid (2mks)
    3. the acute angle between VB and base ABCD. (2mks)
    4. the acute angle between BVA and ABCD. (2mks)
    5. the angle between AVB and DVC. (2mks)
  8. The diagram below represents a conical vessel which stands vertically. The which stands vertically,. The vessels contains water to a depth of 30cm. The radius of the surface in the vessel is 21cm. (Take π=22/7).
    6
    1. Calculate the volume of the water in the vessels in cm3 (3mks)
    2. When a metal sphere is completely submerged in the water, the level of the water in the vessels rises by 6cm.
      Calculate:
      1. The radius of the new water surface in the vessel; (2mks)
      2. The volume of the metal sphere in cm3 (3mks)
      3. The radius of the sphere. (3mks)


 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

 

 



MARKING SCHEME

No Working
 1
 No Log
0.52
0.312
2.122
T.716
T.4942
T.212
(0.3263) x 2
10 x 10-1 → 3.305 x 10-1
→ 0.3305
2 Mass of acid = 200cm3 x 1.08g/cm3
=216g
Mass of alcohol = 300cm3 x 0.8g/cm3
=240g
Total volume of the mixture = 200 + 300
= 500cm3
Density of the mixture = Total mass 
                                   Total volume
=216g + 240g
      500cm3
= 456g  
   500cm3
= 0.912g/cm3
3 1
4 Taxable income = Ksh32500
Income              Tax(sh)
9680 x 10/100 = 968 +
9120 x 15/100 = 1368 +
9120 x 20/100 = 1824 +
4580 x 25/100 = 1145
Total tax payable = 5305
Tax due = Tax payable - Relief
= sh 5305 - 1056
= sh4249
5 2x = √2w +8
           3w-5
(2x)2 = 2w +8 
            3w - 5
4x2(3w - 5) = 2w + 8
12x2w - 20x2 = 2w + 8
12x2w - 2w = 8 + 20x
2
w = 8 + 20 2
      12x2 - 2
6a)  y - 5 = 2
x - 2
y - 5 = 2x - 4
y = 2x + 1
6b) θ = Tan-1(gradient)
= Tan-1 2
= 63.43
7 p = a + bQ3
23 = a + b
-44 = a + 8b
-21 = -76
b = 3
23 = a + 3 → a = 20
P= 20 + 3Q3 
When Q = 5
P = 20 + 3(5)3
= 395
8 8
9 (1 - x)4 = 1(1)4(-x)1 + 4(1)3(-x)1+6(1)2(-x)2 + 4(1)3(-x) + 1(1)4(-x)4
= 1 - 4x + 6x2 - 4x3 + x4
1 - x = 0.98 → x = 0.02
(0.98)4 = 1 - 4(0.02) + 6(0.02)2-4(0.02)2 + (0.02)4
= 1 - 0.08 + 0.0024 - 0.000032
=0.922
≈0.902
10 x2 + y2 - 6x + 8y - 11 = 0
x2 - 6x + (-6/2)2 + y2 + 8y + (8/2)= 11 + (-3)2 + (4)2
(x -3)2 + (y +4)2 = 36
(x -3)2 + (y + 4)2 = 62
Center → (3, -4)  Radius = 6 units
11 Let the ratio be x:y in kg respectively
Cost of the mixture = sh(42x + 47g)
Total mass of mixture = (x + y)kg
Cost per kg of the mixture = Total cost of the mixture
                                                    Total mass
sh46= 42x + 47y
             x + y
46x + 46y = 42x + 47y
4x = y
x
= → x:y = 1:4
y     4
12 Rate of work of each pipe
A = 1/3 
B = 1/5
C = 1/15 
Rate of work of A and B = 1/3 + 1/5 = 8/15 per hour
Work done in 1 hr= 8/15 x 1 = 8/15 of the volume
Volume still empty = 1 - 8/15
=7/15 
Rate of work of A, B & C = 1/3 + 1/5 - 1/15 
=7/15 
Time taken to fill =7/15 ÷ 7/15 = 1hr
Total time = 1 + 1 = 2hrs
13 Numerator 
9t2 - 25a2 = (3t + 5a)(3t - 5a)
Denominator
6t+ 19at + 15a2
6t+ 10at + 9at + 15a2
2t(3t + 5a)+3a(3t + 5a)
(2t + 3a)(3t + 5a)
Both combined
 (3t + 5a)(2t - 5a)  = (3t - 5a) 
(2t + 3a)(3t + 5a)    (2t + 3a)
14 Buying price = 300kg x sh30 per kg
= sh9,000
After the loss = 80/100 x 300kg = 240kg
9000 = 100%
sp = 120%
sp =9000 x 120 = sh10,800
            100
sp per kg =10800
                   240
=ksh45
15

Log6216 +[Log42 - Log6] ÷ Log49
Log6216 +[Log(42/6)]÷ Log49
Log6216 + Log7 ÷ Log7
Log2216 + Log 7
                2Log7
Log6216 + ½
Log6216 = x  
216 = 63 = 6
x = 3
3 + ½ = 3½

16 x:y = 2:3
= k
2      3
= k    x =2k
2
= k    y =3k
3
5x - 2y5(2k)-2(3k)
 x + y         2k + 3k
=10k - 6k
       5k
= 4k 
   5k
5x - 2y  = = 5x - 2y:x + y = 4:5
 x + y       5
17  17
18  18
19

a) a2 = b2 + c2 - 2bcCosA
a2 = 62 + 82 - 2(6)(8)Cos56º
= 36 + 64 - 96(0.6428)
a = √100 - 61.71
= √38.29
a = 6.188cm

b)  b     =  a  
   sinB     sinA 
  6 
= 6.188 
sinB     sin50
sinB = 6sin50 
           6.188
B = Sin-1(0.7428)
= 47.97º

c) a2 = d2+c2 -2dcCosA
2.822 = 72+62 -2(7)(6)CosA
7.9524 = 85 - 84CosA
cosA =85 - 7.9524
                84
A =Cos-1(0.9172)
=23.48

d)Area = ½dcSinA
=½ x 7 x 6 x Sin23.48 = 8.367cm3

20

a) P x
         R
P = k
        R
18 = k 24    k = 18 x 42
           42                 24
k = 12
when Q =30 and R=10
P = 12
          R
= 12 x
         102
= 3.6

b)P = 12 Q 
              R2 

c)
20
P = k1.2Q    P = k1.48 Q/k2 
      (0.9R)2
Pnew = 1.48P

d) P = 1.48(k)
                    R2
P = 148 (k Q )
      100     R
P increases b 48%

21

a) 1cm rep. 100m
21

b)Area 1 = ½ x 400 x 240 = 48 000m2
Area 2 = ½ x 240 x(240 + 720) = 115 200m2
Area 3 = ½ x 360 x 720 = 129 600m2
Area 4 = ½ x 120 x 320 = 19 200m2
Area 5 = ½ x 400 x (600 + 320) = 184 000m2
Area 6 = ½ x 280 x(400 + 600) = 140 000m2
Area 7 = ½ x 200 x 400 = 40 000m
Total Area = 48 000 +115 200 + 129 600 + 19 200 + 184 000 + 140 000 + 40000
=676 000m
= 67.6ha

22

a) Gradient of L =
M =  6 -3  
     -1-(-2)
= = 3
   1
 y - 3 
= 3
 x + 2
y - 3 = 3x + 6
y = 3x + 9

b) Gradient of P x 3 = -1
Gradient of P = -1/3
y - 6 
= -1 
x + 1     3 
3y - 18 = -x -1
x + 3y = 17

c) Gradient of Q = 3
y - 2  = 3
x - 1 
y - 2 = 3x - 3
y = 3x - 1

d) Solve P & Q simultaneously
x + 3y = 17
-3x + y = -1
3x + 9y = 51
-3x + y = -1
10y = 50
y = 5

x + 3(5) = 17
x = 2
Point of intersection (2,5)

23

a) AC =√102 + 102
= √200
= 14.14cm

b) √132 - 7.072
= √119.0151
= 10.91cm

c) G.θ = 7.07 
              13
θ = Cos-1( 7.07 )
                  13
=57.25º

d) Tan x = ( 10.91 )
                     5
x = Tan-1 ( 10.91 )
                    5
= 65.38

e) Tan xº =    5   
                 10.91
xº = Tan-1(5/1.91)
= 24.62º
= 2xº = 49.24

24

a) Volume of water =1/3 x 22/7 x 212 x 30
= 13,860cm3 

b i) =
      H    R
30  = 21      R=21 x 36
36      R               30
=25.2cm

ii) New volume = 1/3 x 22/7 x 212 x 36
= 23950.08cm3

iii) 4/3 x 22/7 x r3 = 10 090.08
r3 =10 090.08 x 21
              88
r = √10 090.08 x 21
              88
= 13.40cm

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