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Diploma CS Basic Maths Exam

The document outlines the exam structure for a Basic Mathematics course in a Diploma in Computer Science program. It includes instructions for the exam, compulsory questions in Section A, and options for Section B with various mathematical topics. The exam covers simplification, factorization, solving equations, number systems, and financial calculations.

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Diploma CS Basic Maths Exam

The document outlines the exam structure for a Basic Mathematics course in a Diploma in Computer Science program. It includes instructions for the exam, compulsory questions in Section A, and options for Section B with various mathematical topics. The exam covers simplification, factorization, solving equations, number systems, and financial calculations.

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Diploma in Computer Science

Year 1, Semester 1

Course: Basic Mathematics

Exam Duration: 2 Hours

Instructions:

- Attempt ALL questions in Section A (Compulsory - 30 marks)

- Choose TWO questions from Section B (Each 20 marks)

- Show all your working clearly

- Calculators are allowed

SECTION A: (COMPULSORY - 30 Marks)

1. (5 marks) Simplify the expression: (3x - 2)^2 - (x + 4)(x - 4)

2. (5 marks) Factorize completely: 2x^2 - 5x - 3

3. (5 marks) Solve for x: (3x - 4)/2 = (x + 2)/3

4. (5 marks) A number is divided by 5 and then 7 is added to the result. If the final answer is 15, find

the original number.

5. (5 marks) Convert the binary number 101110(base 2) to decimal.

6. (5 marks) A shopkeeper gives a 15% discount on a computer priced at Ksh 60,000. How much

does the customer pay?

SECTION B: (Answer ANY TWO Questions - Each 20 Marks)

Question 1: Algebra and Linear Equations (20 marks)

a) (5 marks) Expand and simplify: (2x + 3)(x - 5)

b) (5 marks) Solve the simultaneous equations:

2x + 3y = 12

4x - y = 5
c) (5 marks) The sum of the ages of a mother and daughter is 50. The mother is 4 times as old as

the daughter. Find their ages.

d) (5 marks) Solve for x in the inequality and represent on a number line:

3x - 7 < 2x + 5

Question 2: Number Systems and Sets (20 marks)

a) (5 marks) Convert 125(base 10) to binary.

b) (5 marks) Perform: (1101(base 2) + 1011(base 2)) (Show working and convert final answer to

decimal)

c) (5 marks) Given set A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5} and B = {3, 4, 5, 6, 7}, find:

- A union B

- A intersection B

-A-B

d) (5 marks) Express the recurring decimal 0.363636... as a fraction in simplest form.

Question 3: Ratio, Proportions & Percentages (20 marks)

a) (5 marks) Divide Ksh 18,000 in the ratio 3:2:1.

b) (5 marks) A student scored 45 out of 60 in a test. Express this as a percentage.

c) (5 marks) If a printer produces 120 pages in 3 minutes, how many pages will it produce in 15

minutes?

d) (5 marks) A man invests Ksh 20,000 at a simple interest rate of 5% per annum for 3 years.

Calculate the total interest and final amount.

END OF EXAM

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