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1 / 5mathstatistics (mean deviation)

Consider the data: 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21. Which one of the following is the mean deviation from the mean?

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Q1 · statistics (mean deviation)

Consider the data: 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21. Which one of the following is the mean deviation from the mean?
  1. A. 4
  2. B. 3.5
  3. C. 4.5
  4. D. 3
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Q2 · coordinate geometry (parallel/perpendicular lines)

Consider the quadrilateral ABCD where A=(0,0)A=(0,0), B=(−1,1)B=(-1,1), C=(0,2)C=(0,2) and D=(2,2)D=(2,2). Which one of the following is true?
  1. A. CD is perpendicular to AB.
  2. B. BC is parallel to AD.
  3. C. CD is perpendicular to BE.
  4. D. AB is parallel to CD.
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Q3 · functions (greatest integer function)

Consider the greatest integer function defined by f(x)=[x−1]f(x) = [x - 1]. Which of the following sets is the domain of ff?
  1. A. The set of rational numbers.
  2. B. The set of integers.
  3. C. The set of real numbers.
  4. D. The set of natural numbers.
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Q4 · relations and functions

Which one of the following relations is a function?
  1. A. R={(x,y):x,y∈R and y2=x}R=\{(x,y): x,y \in \mathbb{R} \text{ and } y^2 = x\}
  2. B. R={(x,y):x,y∈R and ∣y∣=x}R=\{(x,y): x,y \in \mathbb{R} \text{ and } |y| = x\}
  3. C. R={(x,y):x,y∈R and y=x2}R=\{(x,y): x,y \in \mathbb{R} \text{ and } y = x^2\}
  4. D. R={(x,y):x,y∈R and y4=x}R=\{(x,y): x,y \in \mathbb{R} \text{ and } y^4 = x\}
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Q6 · average rate of change

What is the average rate of change of y=f(x)y = f(x) with respect to xx on the interval [a,b][a, b]?
  1. A. f(b)+f(a)2\frac{f(b)+f(a)}{2}
  2. B. b−af(b)−f(a)\frac{b-a}{f(b)-f(a)}
  3. C. f(b)−f(a)2\frac{f(b)-f(a)}{2}
  4. D. f(b)−f(a)b−a\frac{f(b)-f(a)}{b-a}
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Q7 · logarithmic equations

Which one of the following sets is the solution of log⁡3x+log⁡3(x−2)=1\log_3 x + \log_3 (x - 2) = 1?
  1. A. {−1,3}\{-1, 3\}
  2. B. {3}\{3\}
  3. C. {2}\{2\}
  4. D. {0,2}\{0, 2\}
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Q9 · statistics (mode)

Consider the test results of 20 students in a given class.
13 14 14 15 19 18 13 15 16 16 13 14 14 15 19 18 13 15 16 16 17 18 15 13 14 16 14 18 16 16
Which one of the following numbers is the mode of the above data?
  1. A. 16
  2. B. 15
  3. C. 14
  4. D. 18
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Q10 · vectors (addition)

Consider the figure given below.

[Figure: points A, B, C and D; arrow from A to B (vector AB), arrow from C to D (vector CD), and a segment joining C and A.]

Which one of the following vectors is equal to AB⃗+CD⃗+BC⃗\vec{AB} + \vec{CD} + \vec{BC}?
  1. A. CD⃗\vec{CD}
  2. B. AC⃗\vec{AC}
  3. C. AD⃗\vec{AD}
  4. D. BD⃗\vec{BD}
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Q11 · equation of a line

Which one of the following equations represents a line that passes through the points (2,−1)(2, -1) and (−3,4)(-3, 4)?
  1. A. x+y−1=0x + y - 1 = 0
  2. B. x+y+1=0x + y + 1 = 0
  3. C. x−y−1=0x - y - 1 = 0
  4. D. x−y+1=0x - y + 1 = 0
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Q12 · binomial theorem

What is the coefficient of x3y4x^3 y^4 in the expansion of (x−2y)7(x - 2y)^7?
  1. A. 35
  2. B. 70
  3. C. 560
  4. D. -280
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Q13 · power functions

Which one of the following is NOT a power function?
  1. A. f(x)=x3f(x) = x^3
  2. B. f(x)=3xf(x) = 3^x
  3. C. f(x)=4x−6f(x) = 4x^{-6}
  4. D. f(x)=7x−1/3f(x) = 7x^{-1/3}
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Q14 · linear programming

Given the problem: Maximize Z=3x+yZ = 3x + y subject to:
{x+y≥2y+2x≤4y≥1,x≥0\begin{cases} x + y \geq 2 \\ y + 2x \leq 4 \\ y \geq 1, x \geq 0 \end{cases}
Which one of the following is the maximum value of ZZ?
  1. A. 2
  2. B. 5.5
  3. C. 4
  4. D. 5.8
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Q15 · quadratic equations (roots)

Let r1r_1 and r2r_2 be the roots of the quadratic equation 2x2+3x−4=02x^2 + 3x - 4 = 0. Which one of the following is equal to 1r12+1r22\frac{1}{r_1^2} + \frac{1}{r_2^2}?
  1. A. 34\frac{3}{4}
  2. B. 2516\frac{25}{16}
  3. C. 316\frac{3}{16}
  4. D. 14\frac{1}{4}
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Q16 · matrices (minors and cofactors)

Consider the matrix A=(−121342115)A = \begin{pmatrix} -1 & 2 & 1 \\ 3 & 4 & 2 \\ 1 & 1 & 5 \end{pmatrix}. Which of the following statements is true about the minor of the entries of AA?
  1. A. The cofactor of 3 is 9.
  2. B. The cofactor of 4 is -6.
  3. C. The minor of 4 is 6.
  4. D. The minor of 3 is -9.
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Q17 · circles (tangent-secant angle)

In the figure below, let m(∠DAC)=15∘m(\angle DAC) = 15^\circ and m(arc BC)=70∘m(\text{arc } BC) = 70^\circ. What is the measure of arc CD?

[Figure: circle with center O; point A outside the circle on the right; a secant from A meets the circle at D and then at B (upper left); a tangent from A touches the circle at C (bottom); angle DAC = 15°.]
  1. A. 42.5∘42.5^\circ
  2. B. 55∘55^\circ
  3. C. 30∘30^\circ
  4. D. 40∘40^\circ
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Q18 · right triangles (altitude to hypotenuse)

Consider the right-angled triangle △ABC\triangle ABC below, where AC=5 cmAC = 5\text{ cm} and BC=4 cmBC = 4\text{ cm}. Which one of the following is the length of BDBD?

[Figure: right triangle ABC with the right angle at B; BD is drawn from B perpendicular to the hypotenuse AC, meeting it at D.]
  1. A. 5.76 cm
  2. B. 2.4 cm
  3. C. 5 cm
  4. D. 7 cm
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Q19 · definite integrals (properties)

Which one of the following is true about definite integrals?
  1. A. ∫abf(x) dx=0,a≠0\int_a^b f(x)\,dx = 0, a \neq 0
  2. B. ∫ab(f(x)+g(x)) dx=∫abf(x) dx+∫abg(x) dx\int_a^b (f(x) + g(x))\,dx = \int_a^b f(x)\,dx + \int_a^b g(x)\,dx
  3. C. ∫abf(x) dx=∫abg(x) dx\int_a^b f(x)\,dx = \int_a^b g(x)\,dx
  4. D. ∫ab(f(x)−g(x)) dx=∫ab(g(x)−f(x)) dx\int_a^b (f(x) - g(x))\,dx = \int_a^b (g(x) - f(x))\,dx
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Q20 · circles (definition)

Which of the following statements defines a circle?
  1. A. It is the set of points in a plane formed by the intersection of two secants in the plane.
  2. B. It is the set of points in a space formed by the intersection of two secants in the space.
  3. C. It is the set of points in a space each of which is equidistant from a fixed point in the space.
  4. D. It is the set of points in a plane each of which is equidistant from a fixed point in the plane.
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Q21 · matrices (transpose)

What is the transpose of the matrix M=(1210−13215)M = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 2 & 1 \\ 0 & -1 & 3 \\ 2 & 1 & 5 \end{pmatrix}?
  1. A. (1022−11135)\begin{pmatrix} 1 & 0 & 2 \\ 2 & -1 & 1 \\ 1 & 3 & 5 \end{pmatrix}
  2. B. (1212−13015)\begin{pmatrix} 1 & 2 & 1 \\ 2 & -1 & 3 \\ 0 & 1 & 5 \end{pmatrix}
  3. C. (2150−13121)\begin{pmatrix} 2 & 1 & 5 \\ 0 & -1 & 3 \\ 1 & 2 & 1 \end{pmatrix}
  4. D. (1220−11135)\begin{pmatrix} 1 & 2 & 2 \\ 0 & -1 & 1 \\ 1 & 3 & 5 \end{pmatrix}
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Q22 · rational functions (domain)

Which one of the following sets is the domain of the rational function f(x)=x3+x2x4+2x2−3f(x) = \frac{x^3 + x^2}{x^4 + 2x^2 - 3}?
  1. A. R∖{1}\mathbb{R} \setminus \{1\}
  2. B. R∖{−1,1}\mathbb{R} \setminus \{-1, 1\}
  3. C. R∖{−3,1}\mathbb{R} \setminus \{-3, 1\}
  4. D. R∖{−1,1,−3}\mathbb{R} \setminus \{-1, 1, -3\}
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Q23 · business mathematics (borrowing)

Which of the following statements is true in borrowing money?
  1. A. The borrower only pays back the principal amount.
  2. B. The lender assumes no risk when giving out a loan.
  3. C. Borrowing money involves an agreement to repay the principal amount along with accrued interest.
  4. D. Collateral is always required for any type of financial borrowing.
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Q24 · derivatives (tangent line)

Let f(x)=2x+1x−1f(x) = \frac{2x+1}{x-1}. Which of the following equations is the equation of the tangent line to the graph of ff at (2,f(2))(2, f(2))?
  1. A. 3x+y=113x + y = 11
  2. B. y−3x=−1y - 3x = -1
  3. C. x+3y=17x + 3y = 17
  4. D. 3x−y=133x - y = 13
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Q25 · regular polygons (interior angle)

What is the measure of each interior angle of a regular polygon with 15 sides?
  1. A. 144∘144^\circ
  2. B. 150∘150^\circ
  3. C. 156∘156^\circ
  4. D. 162∘162^\circ
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Q26 · derivatives

Let f(x)=x3+4xf(x) = x^3 + 4x and g(x)=3x3−x2g(x) = 3x^3 - x^2. What is the derivative of (f+g)(x)(f+g)(x)?
  1. A. 12x2−2x+412x^2 - 2x + 4
  2. B. 4x3−x2+4x4x^3 - x^2 + 4x
  3. C. 12x2−x+412x^2 - x + 4
  4. D. 9x2−2x+49x^2 - 2x + 4
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Q27 · sets (relative complement)

Let A={x∈R:x3−x=0}A = \{x \in \mathbb{R} : x^3 - x = 0\} and B={x∈Z:−1≤x}B = \{x \in \mathbb{Z} : -1 \leq x\}. What is the relative complement of BB with respect to AA (i.e., A∖BA \setminus B)?
  1. A. {2}\{2\}
  2. B. {0,1}\{0, 1\}
  3. C. ∅\emptyset
  4. D. {−1,0,1}\{-1, 0, 1\}
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Q28 · sets (power set)

Given the set B={∅,{−2,0}}B = \{\emptyset, \{-2, 0\}\}, what is the power set of BB?
  1. A. {∅,{−2,0}}\{\emptyset, \{-2, 0\}\}
  2. B. {∅,{∅},{{−2,0}},{∅,{−2,0}}}\{\emptyset, \{\emptyset\}, \{\{-2, 0\}\}, \{\emptyset, \{-2, 0\}\}\}
  3. C. {{∅},{{−2,0}}}\{\{\emptyset\}, \{\{-2, 0\}\}\}
  4. D. {∅,{−2},{0},{−2,0}}\{\emptyset, \{-2\}, \{0\}, \{-2, 0\}\}
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Q29 · logarithms

What is the simplified form of log⁡16(4)−log⁡2(12.5)+log⁡0.5(2)\log_{16}(4) - \log_2(\sqrt{12.5}) + \log_{0.5}(2)?
  1. A. log⁡2(5)\log_2(5)
  2. B. 1−log⁡2(5)1 - \log_2(5)
  3. C. −log⁡2(5)-\log_2(5)
  4. D. 0
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Q30 · exponential functions (graphs)

Which statement is true about the graphs of the exponential functions f(x)=axf(x) = a^x and g(x)=(1a)xg(x) = \left(\frac{1}{a}\right)^x where a>1a > 1?
  1. A. They are reflections of each other across the x-axis.
  2. B. They are reflections of each other across the y-axis.
  3. C. They never intersect each other.
  4. D. Both functions are monotonically increasing.
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Q31 · statistics (mean properties)

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the mean of a given data set?
  1. A. It is highly affected by extreme values (outliers).
  2. B. The sum of the deviations of the items from the mean is always zero.
  3. C. It must always be one of the actual data values present in the set.
  4. D. It uses every value in the data set for its calculation.
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Q32 · real numbers (irrational numbers)

Which one of the following numbers is an irrational number?
  1. A. 3.14159 (terminating)
  2. B. 16\sqrt{16}
  3. C. 227\frac{22}{7}
  4. D. π\pi
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Q33 · vectors in space (cross product)

What is the area of the parallelogram spanned by the vectors u⃗=i−2j+k\vec{u} = i - 2j + k and v⃗=2i+2j−k\vec{v} = 2i + 2j - k?
  1. A. 14\sqrt{14}
  2. B. 353\sqrt{5}
  3. C. 9
  4. D. 35\sqrt{35}
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Q34 · trigonometric functions (period)

What is the fundamental period of the function f(x)=sin⁡(x)f(x) = \sin(x)?
  1. A. π2\frac{\pi}{2}
  2. B. π\pi
  3. C. 2π2\pi
  4. D. 4π4\pi
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Q35 · radicals

What is the simplified form of the expression (45+15)(5−20)\left(\sqrt{45} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}\right)\left(\sqrt{5} - \sqrt{20}\right)?
  1. A. 16
  2. B. -16
  3. C. 8
  4. D. -8
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Q36 · statistics (sampling methods)

In statistical sampling, if a population is divided into homogeneous groups and a random sample is drawn from each group, this method is known as:
  1. A. Simple random sampling
  2. B. Cluster sampling
  3. C. Stratified sampling
  4. D. Systematic sampling
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Q37 · counting (multiplication principle)

A mathematics exam contains 10 multiple-choice questions and 3 short-answer questions. According to the multiplication principle, how many ways can a student select exactly one multiple-choice question and exactly one short-answer question to solve first?
  1. A. 13
  2. B. 30
  3. C. 10310^3
  4. D. (132)\binom{13}{2}
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Q38 · transformations (translation)

A translation vector maps the origin (0,0)(0,0) to the point (−2,4)(-2,4). Under this same translation, what is the image of the point (3,1)(3,1)?
  1. A. (5,−3)(5,-3)
  2. B. (1,5)(1,5)
  3. C. (−6,4)(-6,4)
  4. D. (−5,3)(-5,3)
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Q39 · vectors in space

If the initial point of a vector is A(2,−1,4)A(2,-1,4) and the terminal point is B(4,3,2)B(4,3,2), what is the position vector AB⃗\vec{AB}?
  1. A. ⟨−2,−4,2⟩\langle -2, -4, 2 \rangle
  2. B. ⟨6,2,6⟩\langle 6, 2, 6 \rangle
  3. C. ⟨2,4,−2⟩\langle 2, 4, -2 \rangle
  4. D. ⟨8,−3,8⟩\langle 8, -3, 8 \rangle
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Q40 · vectors (scalar multiplication)

Let vector u⃗\vec{u} have an initial point at (1,2)(1,2) and a terminal point at (−3,6)(-3,6). What are the components of the vector −12u⃗-\frac{1}{2}\vec{u}?
  1. A. ⟨2,−2⟩\langle 2, -2 \rangle
  2. B. ⟨−2,2⟩\langle -2, 2 \rangle
  3. C. ⟨4,−4⟩\langle 4, -4 \rangle
  4. D. ⟨1,−1⟩\langle 1, -1 \rangle
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Q41 · rational functions (domain)

Consider the rational function f(x)=x2−4x−2f(x) = \frac{x^2 - 4}{x - 2}. The domain of ff is the set of all real numbers EXCEPT:
  1. A. -2
  2. B. 2
  3. C. 0
  4. D. The domain is all real numbers.
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Q42 · matrices (properties)

Which of the following properties of matrices and scalar multiplication rr is TRUE for any two matrices AA and BB of the same dimension?
  1. A. r(AB)=(rA)(rB)r(AB) = (rA)(rB)
  2. B. r(A+B)=rA+rBr(A+B) = rA + rB
  3. C. (A+B)T=AT−BT(A + B)^T = A^T - B^T
  4. D. det⁡(A+B)=det⁡(A)+det⁡(B)\det(A+B) = \det(A) + \det(B)
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Q43 · determinants (transpose)

If AA is a 3×33 \times 3 square matrix, which of the following is always true about its transpose ATA^T?
  1. A. det⁡(AT)=−det⁡(A)\det(A^T) = -\det(A)
  2. B. det⁡(AT)=1det⁡(A)\det(A^T) = \frac{1}{\det(A)}
  3. C. det⁡(AT)=det⁡(A)\det(A^T) = \det(A)
  4. D. AT=A−1A^T = A^{-1}
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Q44 · determinants (inverse and scalar multiple)

Let AA be a 3×33 \times 3 invertible matrix with determinant ∣A∣=4|A| = 4. What is the determinant of 2(A−1)2(A^{-1})?
  1. A. 12\frac{1}{2}
  2. B. 2
  3. C. 8
  4. D. 14\frac{1}{4}
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Q45 · radical equations

What is the solution set for the radical equation x2+3x=2\sqrt{x^2 + 3x} = 2?
  1. A. {1,−4}\{1, -4\}
  2. B. {1,4}\{1, 4\}
  3. C. {−1,4}\{-1, 4\}
  4. D. {−1,−4}\{-1, -4\}
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Q46 · exponential functions (monotonicity)

Given the exponential functions f(x)=2xf(x) = 2^x and g(x)=0.5xg(x) = 0.5^x, which statement describes their monotonicity?
  1. A. Both functions are increasing.
  2. B. Both functions are decreasing.
  3. C. f(x)f(x) is decreasing and g(x)g(x) is increasing.
  4. D. f(x)f(x) is increasing and g(x)g(x) is decreasing.
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Q47 · arithmetic sequences (sum)

In an arithmetic progression, the first term is 11 and the common difference is −13-13. What is the sum of the first 7 terms?
  1. A. -28
  2. B. -196
  3. C. -67
  4. D. 196
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Q48 · geometric sequences

In a geometric sequence, the first term is g1=2g_1 = 2 and the fifth term is g5=8g_5 = 8 (assume the common ratio is positive). What is the value of the 13th term (g13g_{13})?
  1. A. 32
  2. B. 64
  3. C. 128
  4. D. 256
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Q49 · repeating decimals

The infinite repeating decimal 0.373737…0.373737\ldots can be expressed as which rational fraction in lowest terms?
  1. A. 37100\frac{37}{100}
  2. B. 3799\frac{37}{99}
  3. C. 3790\frac{37}{90}
  4. D. 13\frac{1}{3}
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Q50 · integration (properties)

According to the properties of integration, which of the following is equivalent to ∫(3f(x)−g(x)) dx\int (3f(x) - g(x))\,dx?
  1. A. 3∫f(x) dx⋅∫g(x) dx3\int f(x)\,dx \cdot \int g(x)\,dx
  2. B. ∫3f(x) dx−∫g(x) dx\int 3f(x)\,dx - \int g(x)\,dx
  3. C. 3(∫f(x) dx−∫g(x) dx)3\left(\int f(x)\,dx - \int g(x)\,dx\right)
  4. D. ∫f(x) dx−3∫g(x) dx\int f(x)\,dx - 3\int g(x)\,dx
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Q51 · coordinate geometry (parallelogram)

Three vertices of a parallelogram ABCD are A(0,0)A(0,0), B(5,0)B(5,0), and C(7,4)C(7,4). If AD is parallel to BC, what are the coordinates of vertex D?
  1. A. (2,4)(2,4)
  2. B. (−2,4)(-2,4)
  3. C. (12,4)(12,4)
  4. D. (2,−4)(2,-4)
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Q52 · trigonometry (complementary angles)

If α\alpha and β\beta are complementary angles (α+β=90∘\alpha + \beta = 90^\circ), which of the following trigonometric relations is always true?
  1. A. sin⁡(α)=sin⁡(β)\sin(\alpha) = \sin(\beta)
  2. B. tan⁡(α)=tan⁡(β)\tan(\alpha) = \tan(\beta)
  3. C. sin⁡(α)=cos⁡(β)\sin(\alpha) = \cos(\beta)
  4. D. sec⁡(α)=cos⁡(β)\sec(\alpha) = \cos(\beta)
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Q53 · statistics (deciles and percentiles)

In descriptive statistics, the third decile (D3D_3) corresponds to which percentile?
  1. A. 3rd percentile
  2. B. 30th percentile
  3. C. 33rd percentile
  4. D. 70th percentile
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Q54 · matrices (definition)

Which one of the following statements defines a matrix?
  1. A. A matrix is a rectangular array of numbers.
  2. B. A matrix is a vertical array of letters.
  3. C. A matrix is a horizontal array of letters.
  4. D. A matrix is a circular array of numbers.
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Q55 · partial fractions

Which one of the following is the decomposition of the rational expression 3x2+5x−1(x+2)(x+1)2\frac{3x^2 + 5x - 1}{(x + 2)(x + 1)^2} as a sum of partial fractions?
  1. A. 2x+2+3x+1+1(x+1)2\frac{2}{x+2} + \frac{3}{x+1} + \frac{1}{(x+1)^2}
  2. B. 3x+2−3(x+1)2\frac{3}{x+2} - \frac{3}{(x+1)^2}
  3. C. 1x+2+2x+1−3(x+1)2\frac{1}{x+2} + \frac{2}{x+1} - \frac{3}{(x+1)^2}
  4. D. 5x+2+4(x+1)2\frac{5}{x+2} + \frac{4}{(x+1)^2}
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Q56 · linear programming (modeling)

A farmer having a total capital of Birr 400,000 bought oxen and sheep. An ox costs Birr 60,000 and a sheep Birr 5,000. He sold each ox at Birr 65,000 and each sheep at Birr 6,000. Which one of the following is a representation of the problem in order to maximize his profit, assuming uniform prices where xx is the number of oxen and yy is the number of sheep?
  1. A. Z(x,y)=6000x+5000yZ(x,y) = 6000x + 5000y subject to x+y≤35x + y \leq 35, 12x+y≤8012x + y \leq 80, x≥0x \geq 0, y≥0y \geq 0
  2. B. Z(x,y)=60000x+5000yZ(x,y) = 60000x + 5000y subject to x+y≤35x + y \leq 35, 12x+y≤8012x + y \leq 80, x≥0x \geq 0, y≥0y \geq 0
  3. C. Z(x,y)=5000x+1000yZ(x,y) = 5000x + 1000y subject to x+y≤35x + y \leq 35, 12x+y≤80012x + y \leq 800, x≥0x \geq 0, y≥0y \geq 0
  4. D. Z(x,y)=5000x+1000yZ(x,y) = 5000x + 1000y subject to x+y≤35x + y \leq 35, 12x+y≤8012x + y \leq 80, x≥0x \geq 0, y≥0y \geq 0
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Q57 · real numbers (number line)

Which one of the following statements is true about the given numbers and points on the number line?
  1. A. There is a one-to-one correspondence between the set of natural numbers and points on the number line.
  2. B. There is a one-to-one correspondence between the set of rational numbers and points on the number line.
  3. C. There is a one-to-one correspondence between the set of irrational numbers and points on the number line.
  4. D. There is a one-to-one correspondence between the set of real numbers and points on the number line.
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Q58 · solid geometry (sphere surface area)

A spherical ball has diameter 30 cm. What is its surface area (in cm2\text{cm}^2)?
  1. A. 3600π3600\pi
  2. B. 1000π1000\pi
  3. C. 900π900\pi
  4. D. 600π600\pi
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