MATHEMATICS 2 & 1

Essay and Objective

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MATHEMATICS 2&1

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PAPER 2 [60 MARKS] 1HOUR
Essay
Answer four questions only
All questions carry equal marks
All working must be clearly shown. Marks will not be awarded for correct answers without corresponding
working.
PAPER 2: 1 HOUR (60 MARKS)

Answer four questions only

All working must be clearly shown. Marks will not be awarded for correct answers without
corresponding working.
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1. (a) In a house ¼ speak only Hausa, of the inhabitants speak both Twi and Hausa. If there
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are 60 inhabitants in the house.
(i) Illustrate the above in a Venn diagram
(ii) Find the probability of meeting those who speak Twi in the House
(b) Given that A and B are subsets of W such that;
𝐴 = {Counting forward twos up to 20}
𝐵 = {multiples of 3}
𝑊 = {0 ≤ 𝑤 ≤ 20}
Find (i) 𝐴 ∪ 𝐵
(ii) 𝐴 ∩ 𝐵
𝟎.𝟎𝟎𝟐𝟒×𝟎.𝟎𝟎𝟒𝟖
(c) Evaluate leaving your answer in standard form
𝟎.𝟎𝟎𝟐×𝟎.𝟎𝟏𝟐

𝒒−𝒕
2. (a) Given that 𝑝 =
𝒕+𝟏
i. Make 𝑡 the subject of the relation
2 3
ii. Find the value of t when 𝑝 = , and 𝑞 =
3 4
1 2 2 2 1 2 1 2
(b) Simplify ( ) × ( ) + ( ) − ( )
4 3 5 2
(c) Given that 𝐴(3, 4) and B(1, 2) connect the straight line AB. Find the
i. gradient of line AB
ii. equation connecting A and B
3. (a) Using ruler and a pair of compasses only construct a square ABCD with side 8𝑐𝑚.
(b) A circular fish pond of diameter 140m is enclosed by a rectangular field measuring 200m
by 100m. Calculate the remaining area of the field after the construction of the pond.
𝟐𝒕 𝟒𝟎
(c) Solve the equation =
𝟓 𝒕
4. (a) The interior angle of a polygon is twice the exterior angle. Find the side of the polygon.
(b) The price of TV set with VAT inclusive is GH₵1200. If the price of the TV set with VAT
exclusive is GH₵1000. Find the value of;
(i) VAT
(ii) rate of VAT
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(c) Given that 𝑋 = (34), 𝑚 = 𝑋 + 2𝑌. Find the value of m if 𝑌 = (16)

5. (a) If the mean of 𝑥, 𝑥 + 1, 𝑥 + 3, 𝑥 − 2, 2𝑥, 𝑥 − 2 is 7. Find

(i) the value of 𝑥
(ii) the set of the data above
(iii) the median and mode

(b) A trader bought 100 pair of shoes at 4 for GH₵20.00. Ten of the shoes got damaged and
she sold the remaining shoes at 3 for GH₵50.00. Calculate the profit or loss of the trader.

(c) A ship sails due East from port A to port B covering 12km. It then sails 5km due North to
port C. It finally sails back to port C. Calculate the;
(i) distance between port A and C
(ii) the bearing of C from A

6. (a) Using a scale of 2cm to 1unit on both axes, mark the x-axis −5 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 5 and the y-axis;
−5 ≥ 𝑦 ≥ 5
(b) Draw
(i) 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 0
(ii) 𝑥 = 0

(ii)𝑥 = 4

(c) label the figure formed, GMP

(d) calculate the area of figure GMP

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8. An article which costs GH¢ 25.00 was sold

PAPER 1 (OBJECTIVES) 40 MARKS; for GH¢ 35.00. Find the percentage profit
1 HOUR made.
A. 10%
1. Which of the following is the set of prime B. 28%
factors of 12? C. 40%
A. {2, 3} D. 70%
B. {1, 2, 3}
C. {1, 2, 4, 6} 9. Factorize completely 𝑏 2 + fb – mb – fm
D. {2, 3, 4, 6} A. (b – f) (b – m)
2. If P = {2, 3, 5, 7}and Q = {2, 4, 6, 8}, B. (b + f) (b – m)
find P∩Q C. (b + f) (m – b)
A. {2} D. (b + f) (m + b)
B. {3}
10. Simplify: -13 – (-3) + (-10)
C. {4} A. -26
D. {5} B. -20
C. -10
3. Expand 3a (a – 4b) D. – 6
A. 3a – 12ab
B. 3𝑎2 – 12ab 11. Find the HCF of 33 × 52 and 32 × 54
C. 3𝑎2 – 12b A. 32 × 52
D. 3𝑎2 – 12a B. 33 × 52
C. 32 × 54
4. Express 2700 as a product of prime numbers. D. 35 × 56
A. 22 × 32 × 52
B. 2 × 33 × 52 12. Solve the inequality 𝑥− 13 ≥ 23 – 𝑥
C. 22 × 33 × 52 A. 𝑥 ≤ 12
D. 2 × 32 × 53 B. 𝑥 ≤ 23
C. 𝑥 ≥ 12
5. The ratio of mangoes to oranges in a basket D. 𝑥 ≥ 23
is 3:2. If there are 36 mangoes, how many
oranges are in the basket? 13. Make n the subject of the relation 𝜃=180−
A. 90 360𝑛
B. 60 A.( 𝜃+180)/2
C. 24 B. (𝜃−180)/2
D. 12 C. (180− 𝜃)/360
D. (180+ 𝜃)/360
6. Express 0.125 as a fraction in its lowest
form. 14. If 𝑅 = ℎ2 + 𝑑 2 ℎ, find R when d = 8 and h =
A. 1/8 6.
B. 1/9 A. 316
C. 1/12 B. 420
D. 1/16 C. 434
D. 4916
7. If A = {18, 19, 20} and B = {15, 16, 17},
find A∩B 15. Solve the equation 15(2+𝑦)= 12 (𝑦−1)
A. {15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20} A. -14
B. {15, 16, 18, 19} B. 34
C. {18, 19} C. 53
D. {} D. 3
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16. The gradient of the straight line that passes 21. In the diagrams below, triangle A1B1C1 is an
through points A(3,2) and B(4,8) is enlargement of triangle ABC. Determine the
A. −16 scale factor.
B. −12
C. 2
A1
D. 6

17. A car is travelling at 60 km per hour. How A

far does it travel in 2 ½ hours?
A. 30 km 8
4
B. 60 km
C. 120 km
B C B1
D. 150 km 3 6 C1

18. There are 10 red and 15 green balls in a bag. NOT DRAWN TO
Find the probability of selecting at random a
red ball from the bag. A. 0.50
A. 3/5 B. 0.75
B. 2/5 C. 2.00
C. 1/10
D. 4.00
D. 1/25

19. Kwame and Ama shared an amount of 22. Find the least number that must be added
money in the ratio 5:4 respectively. If Kwame to 308 to make it divisible by 19.
had GH¢ 9.00, how much did they share? A. 4
A.GH¢ 16.20 B. 7
B.GH¢ 36.00 C. 15
C.GH¢ 45.00 D. 18
D.GH¢ 81.00
23. In a school of 940 pupils, the number of
girls exceeds the number of boys by 150.
20. How many girls are there in the school?
A. 620
B. 545
C. 470
D. 395

24. Which of the following fractions is

3
equivalent to 5 ?
21
A. 30
12
B. 20
The area of the trapezium above is
15
A. 120 cm2 C. 45
B. 180 cm2 6
D. 15
C. 256 cm2
D. 360 cm2
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30. Correct 0.02751 to three decimal places

In the diagram below, line PQ is parallel to A. 0.027
RS and UV is a line drawn through PQ and B. 0.028
RS. C. 0.03
Use the diagram to answer Questions 25 D. 0.28
and 26.
31. The bearing of Atoru from Busase is 275⁰.
What is the bearing of Busase from Atoru?
A. 180⁰
V B. 175⁰
C. 095⁰
P a
Q D. 075⁰
b 32. In a class of 24 pupils, 10 study French only
and 8 study English only. If each pupil studies
at least one of the two subjects, how many
35 study English?
R c S
A. 12
B. 14
U C. 16
NOT DRAWN TO D. 18

33. The perimeter of a square is twice the area

of the square. Find the length of side of the
25. Find angle a. square
A. 35° A. . 8𝑐𝑚
B. 55° B. 4𝑐𝑚 .
C. 135° C. 2𝑐𝑚 .
D. 145° D. 3𝑐𝑚
26. Angle b and angle c are 34. Find the volume a cube of side 5 cm.
A. alternate angles A. 10 𝑐𝑚3
B. vertically opposite angles B. 15 𝑐𝑚3 .
C. 25 𝑐𝑚3 .
C. corresponding angles
D. 125 𝑐𝑚3 .
D. interior opposite angles
35. The products of three numbers is 420. If two
27. Expand – x(3 – 2x) of the numbers are 5and 12. Find the third
A. –2x2 – 3x number
B. 2x2 – 3x A. 4
C. –2x2 + 3x B. 7
D. 2x2 + 3x C. 15
D. 18
28. What is the value of 7 in the number 832713?
36. The price of a phone with VAT inclusive is
A. Seven thousand
GH₵900. If the VAT amount to GH₵150.00.
B. Seven hundred What is the price of the phone with VAT
C. Seventy exclusive?
D. Seven A. GH₵1000.00
29. Write 3560 in standard form. B. GH₵850.00
A. 3.56 × 10-4 C. GH₵750.00
B. 3.56 × 10-3 D. GH₵900.00
C. 3.56 × 103
D. 3.56 × 104
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37. The tallest boy in the class is twice taller

than the next tallest, the next tallest is twice
taller than the third tallest. If the third tallest is
xcm. Find expression of the sum of three
tallest boys in the class?
A. 8𝑥𝑐𝑚
B. 9xcm .
C. 10xcm .
D. 7𝑥𝑐𝑚
38. In the diagram below, AB and CD are two
intersecting straight lines. Find the value of the
angle marked 𝑦.
D
A
𝑦
65⁰

C B
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

A. 130⁰
B. 115⁰
C. 65⁰
D. 60⁰

39. If points A(2,4) and B(1,1). Find ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗

𝐴𝐵
1
A. (3)
B. (11)
C. (−1−3
)
−1
D. (−1)
1 1 1
40. Simplify 2 3 𝑜𝑓 (2 3 ÷ 2 3)
3
A. 7
7
B. 3
C. 7
D. . 3
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MATHEMATICS MARKING SCHEME

PAPER 1
QUESTION 1a

n(U)=60
1
n(only Hausa) = 4 × 60 = 15

1
n(both Twi and Hausa) = × 60 = 10
6

let n(Twi) = y
A1

(i) Venn diagram

n(U)60

Hausa(25
Twi(y)

10 15
y-10

(ii) 𝑦 − 10 + 10 + 15 = 60
𝑦 + 15 = 60.
𝑦 = 60 − 15.
𝑦 = 45.
45
𝑃(𝑇𝑤𝑖) = 60.
3
𝑃(𝑇𝑤𝑖) = 4.

(b) A ={2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, 20} A1

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B= {3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18} A1

W= {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20} A1

(i) AUB ={2,3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20} A1
(ii) A∩B = {6, 12, 18} A1

0.0024×0.0048
(c) 0.002×0.012

24×10−4 ×48×10−4
= M1
2×10−3 ×12×10−3

24×48×10−4 ×10−4
= 2×12×10−3 ×10−3 B1

24×48×10−8
= 2×12×10−6 M½

=48 × 10−8−(−6) . B½

= 48 × 10−2 . B½

= 4.8 × 101 × 10−2 . B½

= 4.8 × 10−1 . A1 = 5MARKS

QUESTION 2
𝑞−𝑡
(a) (i) 𝑝 = .
𝑡+1

𝑝(𝑡 + 1) = 𝑞 − 𝑡. M½

𝑝𝑡 + 𝑝 = 𝑞 − 𝑡. B½

𝑝𝑡 + 𝑡 = 𝑞 − 𝑝.

𝑡(𝑝 + 1) = 𝑞 − 𝑝. B½
𝑡(𝑝+1) 𝑞−𝑝
= 𝑝+1. B½
(𝑝+1)

𝑞−𝑝
𝑡 = 𝑝+1. A ½ = 2 ½ MARKS

2 3
(i)𝑝 = 3 , 𝑞 = 4

3 2
−
4 3
𝑡= 2 . M½
+1
3
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9−8
12
𝑡= 2+3 . B½
3

1
𝑡= 12⁄ . M½
5
12

1 3
𝑡 = 12 × 5. B½

1
𝑡 = 20. A ½ = 2 ½ MARKS

QUESTION 2b.

1 2 2 2 1 2 1 2
(4) × (3) + (5) − (2) .

1 4 1 1
=16 × 9 + 25 − 4. M1

1 1 1
=36 + 25 − 4. B1

(50×1)+(72×1)−(450×1)
= . M1
1800

50+72−450
= . B1
1800

−328
= 1800 . A1 =5MARKS

QUESTION 2c.

(i)𝐴(3, 4) , 𝐵(1, 2).

𝑦2−𝑦1
AB gradient = 𝑥2−𝑥1 M1

2−4
𝐴𝐵 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 = 1−3. B½

−2
𝐴𝐵 𝐺𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 = −2. M½

AB Gradient = 1 A ½ =2 ½ MARKS

(ii)𝑦 − 𝑦1 = 𝑚(𝑥 − 𝑥1), 𝐴(3, 4) M½

𝑦 − 4 = 1(𝑥 − 3). B½

𝑦 = 1(𝑥 − 3) + 4. M½

𝑦 = 𝑥 − 3 + 4. B½
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𝑦 = 𝑥 + 1. A ½ ==2 ½ MARKS

QUESTION 3a.

TOTAL MARKS = 5MARKS

QUESTION 3b.

Radius = 140/2 = 70m

Area of the circular fish pond= 𝜋𝑟 2 M½

22
Area = × 70 × 70 M½
7

Area = 22 × 10 × 70 B½

Area = 15400𝑚2 A½

Area of rectangular field = 𝐿 × 𝐵

L = 200m, B = 100m

Area = 200 × 100 M½

Area =20000𝑚2 B½

The area of the remaining field = area of rectangle-area of circle M½

Remaining area =20000 − 15400 B½

Remaining area = 4600𝑚2 A1 TOTAL = =5MARKS

QUESTION 3c
2𝑡 40
= .
5 𝑡

2𝑡 2 = 5 × 40. M1

2𝑡 2 = 200. B1
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𝑡 2 = 100. M1

𝑡 2 = 102 . B1

𝑡 = 10. A1 ==TOTAL 5MARKS

QUESTION 4a
(𝑛−2)180
Interior angle = M½
𝑛

360
Exterior angle = M½
𝑛

(𝑛−2)180 360
= 2( ) M½
𝑛 𝑛

180𝑛−360 720
= . B½
𝑛 𝑛

180𝑛 − 360 = 720. M½

180𝑛 = 720 + 360. M½

180𝑛 = 1080. B½
180𝑛 1080
= . M½
180 180

𝑛 = 6. A 1 = TOTAL ==5MARKS

QUESTION 4b

Price with VAT inclusive = GH₵1200.00

Price with VAT exclusive = GH₵1000.00 M½

(i) VAT =1200-1000 B1

VAT =GH₵ 200 A1 =TOTAL == 2 ½ MARKS
𝑉𝐴𝑇
(ii) Rate of VAT = 𝑃𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑒𝑥𝑐𝑙𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑣𝑒 × 100. M½
200
Rate of VAT = 1000 × 100 B1
Rate of VAT = 20% A1 = TOTAL ==2 ½ MARKS

QUESTION 4c.

𝑋 = (34), 𝑌 = (16)

𝑚 = 𝑋 + 2𝑌. M1

𝑚 = (34) +2(16) B1

𝑚 = (34) + (12
2
). B1
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3+2
𝑚= (4+12 ). M1
5
𝑚 = (16 ). A1 = TOTAL == 5MARKS

QUESTION 5

𝑥, 𝑥 + 1, 𝑥 + 3, 𝑥 − 2, 2𝑥, 𝑥 − 2.

Mean = 7
∑𝑥
𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑛 = . M½
𝑛

𝑥+𝑥+1+𝑥+3+𝑥−2+2𝑥+𝑥−2
. M1
6

7 × 6 = 7𝑥 + 1 + 3 − 2 − 2. B½

42 = 7𝑥 + 4 − 4. M½

42 = 7𝑥. B½
42 7𝑥
= .
7 7

𝑥=6 A ½ = TOTAL = 3MARKS

(i) 6, 7, 9, 4, 12, 4 A1
(ii) Median = 4, 4, 6, 7, 9, 12
6+7
Median = = 6.5𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑠 B½A½
2
(iii) Mode = 4marks A1
QUESTION 5b

Quantity = 100

Cost = 4 for GH₵20.00

100
Total cost = × 20 = GH₵500.00 B½A½
4

Selling price

Quantity = 100-10 = 90

Selling price = 4 for GH₵50.00

90
Total sales/selling price = × 50 = GH₵1500.00 M ½ A ½
3

Profit = total selling price -total cost B½

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Profit = 1500-500 M½

Profit = GH₵1000.00 A 1 = TOTAL = 4MARKS

QUESTION 5c
C

5Km

𝜃
A B M½
12Km

(i)|𝐴𝐶|2 = |𝐴𝐵|2 + |𝐵𝐶|2 . M½

|𝐴𝐶|2 = 122 + 52 . B½

|𝐴𝐶|2 = 144 + 25. M½

|𝐴𝐶|2 = 169. B½

|𝐴𝐶|2 = 132 . M½

|𝐴𝐶| = 13𝑘𝑚. A1
12
(ii)𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃 = A1 =5MARKS
5

QUESTION 6
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(d) GM = base = 8cm, height = 8.5cm

1
Area = × 𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑒 × ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡
2

1
𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 = × 8 × 8.5.
2

1
𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 = × 68.
2

Area = 34𝑐𝑚2

PAPER 1

1. A 4. C
2. A 5. C
3. B 6. A
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7. D
8. C
9. B
10.B
11.A
12.C
13.C
14.B
15.A
16.D
17.D
18.B
19.A
20.D
21.C
22.C
23.B
24.B
25.D
26.C
27.B
28.B
29.C
30.C
31.C
32.B
33.C
34.D
35.B
36.B
37.D
38.B
39.C
40.B
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MATHEMATICS 2 & 1
Essay and Objective
2 hours 2&1 NAME………………………………………

INDEX NUMBER ……….………………....

DAS B.E.C.E PERFORMANCE BOOSTER

BASIC EDUCATION CERTIFICATE MOCK
EXAMINATION 2 hours
MATHEMATICS 2&1

Do not open this booklet until you are told to do so. While you are waiting read and observe the following
instructions. Write your name and index number in ink in the spaces provided above.

This booklet consists of two Papers. Answer Paper 2 which comes first, on your answer booklet and Paper 1
on your Objective Test answer sheet. Paper 2 will last 1 hour after which the answer booklet will be collected.
Do not start paper 1 until you are told to do so. Paper 1 will last 45 minutes.

The use of calculators is not allowed.

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PAPER 2 [60 MARKS] 1HOUR

Essay
Answer four questions only
All questions carry equal marks
All working must be clearly shown. Marks will not be awarded for correct answers without corresponding
working.
𝟑𝟐−𝟐 ×𝟏𝟔−𝟐 ×𝟐−𝟑
1. (a) Simplify: , leaving the answer in index form.
𝟔𝟒−𝟏 ×𝟒−𝟐
(b) If (−𝟏𝟎
𝟏𝟐
𝟐𝒙−𝟐
) = (−𝒚−𝟑 𝒙
) + (−𝟐𝒚), find the values of x and y
(c

NOT DRAWN TO
SCALE

Using the diagram, find the value of:

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(i) t;
(ii) ( t + y )
2. (a) Given that 𝑦 − 𝑦1 = 𝑚(𝑥 − 𝑥1 ), find the equation connect 𝐴(3,4) 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵(5,8) to form a line
2 3 1
(b) Solve 7 5 − 10 𝑥 ≥ 6 − 5 𝑥. Illustrate the answer on a number line.
(c) Find the principal amount that will be invested to yield an amount of GH₵12,000 at 10% for 2years
(d) Factorize completely (𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 + 2) + 3(𝑥 − 1)

3. ( a ) M a k e 𝐡 t h e s u b j e c t i n A = 2πr 2 + 2πrh
(b)(i) Using a ruler and a pair of compasses only, construct triangle 𝑃𝑄𝑅 such that, |𝑃𝑄| = |𝑄𝑅| = 9𝑐𝑚
and < 𝑃𝑄𝑅 = 45°
(ii) Construct a line at |𝑃𝑄|such that |𝑃𝑀|: |𝑀𝑄| = 1: 1
(iii) Construct the mediator of |𝑄𝑅|
(iv) Locate the intersection of the line in (ii) and mediator in (iii) O. With radius |𝑂𝑅|,construct a locus
such that it is equal distance from the point O.
(v) Measure angle < 𝑅𝑃𝑄,what type of triangle is 𝑃𝑄𝑅
4. (a Using a scale of 2cm to 2 units on both axis

a. Mark the x-axis −10 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 10 and y-axis −12 ≤ 𝑦 ≤ 12

b. Plot on the same graph sheet the vectors 𝑨(𝟐, 𝟒), 𝑩(𝟏𝟎, 𝟐)𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑪(𝟒, 𝟏𝟎) using cartesian components.
Join the coordinates 𝑜𝑓 𝐴𝐵𝐶. What figure is that?
c. Draw on the same graph paper images of vectors 𝑨𝟏 (−𝟐, −𝟒), 𝑩𝟏 (−𝟏𝟎, −𝟐) 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑪𝟏 (−𝟒, −𝟏𝟎) using
cartesian components. Join 𝐴1 𝐵1 𝐶1.
d. Draw on the same graph sheet the images of vectors 𝑨𝟐 (−𝟒, 𝟐), 𝑩𝟐 (−𝟐, 𝟏𝟎)𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑪𝟐 (−𝟏𝟎, 𝟒) using
cartesian components. Join 𝐴2 𝐵2 𝐵2
e. What single transformation maps ABC unto?
(i) 𝑨𝟏 𝑩 𝟏 𝑪 𝟏
(ii) 𝑨𝟐 𝑩𝟐 𝑩𝟐

5 . ( a ) Thirty-five men can dig a well in 28 days. How many days will 14 men take to dig the well, working at
the same rate?
(b) The external angles of a polygon are 30°, 40°, 120°, 142° and y°. Find the value of y.
1 1
(c) Mr. Yeboah shared some money among his three children. The first child received 2, the second 4 and
1
the third 6 of it.
(i) What fraction of the money was left?
(ii) If the remaining money was GH¢ 2,400.00, how much money was shared?

6. (a) The volume of a cylindrical tin is 1,540 cm3 . If the height of the cylinder is 10 cm, find its radius.
22
[Take π = 7 ]
(b) The table shows the distribution of goals scored by a school soccer team in a competition.

Grades A B C D E F
FREQUENCY 100 80 120 90 130 200

(i) Calculate the mean grade

(ii) Find the modal grade.
(iii)Draw a pie chart to represent the information.
(iv) If the passed grade is at most grade D, find the probability of obtaining a pass grade.
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 Answer all questions.

Do all rough work on this question paper. Now answer the following questions.

1. Given that U = {2, 3}, how many subsets has U ?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3 .
D. 4

2. Simplify:𝑎2 ÷ 𝑎4 × 𝑎2 .
A. a8
B. a4
C. 0
D. 1
3. Which of the following statements is true?
A. 8+ 4 < 10
B. 7 + 4 < 10
C. 6 + 4<10
D. 5 + 4 < 10
4
4. Express 100 as a decimal fraction.
A. 0.4
B. 0.04
C. 0.004
D. 0.0004
5. Expand: (2x + y)(2x − y).
A. 4𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2
B. 4𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2
C. 4𝑥 2 + 𝑥𝑦 − 𝑦 2
D. 4𝑥 2 − 𝑥𝑦 − 𝑦 2
6. A dozen eggs costs GH¢ 4.80. Find the cost of 16 eggs.
A. GH¢ 6.00
B. GH¢ 6.40
C. G H ¢7.20
D. GH¢ 8.00
7. Simplify: − 25 − (− 5) + (− 20).
A. -40
B. -20
C. 7
D. 40
8. In an examination, 64 pupils out of 80 passed. What percentage of the pupils failed?
A. 16%
B. 20 %
C. 25 %
D. 80%
1 1 3 2
9. Arrange the following fractions in ascending order 2 , 8 , 4 , 5
1 2 1 3
A. , , ,
8 5 2 4
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1 1 2 2
B. , , ,
8 2 5 3
3 1 2 1
C. , , ,
4 2 5 8
1 1 2 3
D. , . ,
2 8, 5 4
10. Simplify: (𝑥 + 3) − 2(4 + x) + 5x − 4.
A. 8𝑥 − 9
B. 5𝑥 − 9
C. −2𝑥 − 9
D. 4𝑥 − 9
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11. If the circumference of a circular tank is 44m, find its diameter. [Take 𝜋 = 7 ]
A. 4.9m
B. 7.0m
C. 14.0m
D. 28.0m
12. If 𝑎 = (−2
−3
) and 𝑏 = (−3
2
), Find 𝑎 − 𝑏
A. (15)
1
B.(−5 )
C.(−1
5
)
D. (−1
−5
)
13. Factorize: 3x 2 − 2x + 6x − 4.
A. (x − l)(3 − t + 4)
B. (𝑥 + 1)(3x − 4)
C. (3x − 2)(x + 2)
D. (3x + 2)(x − 2)
14. Find the highest common factor of 63 and 81.
A. 6
B. 7
C. 9
D. 21
15. Mary is older than John by 5 years. If John is now x years old, how old was Mary 3 years ago?
A. (x + 2) years
B. ( x - 8) years
C. ( x - 2) years
D. ( x - 3) years
16. The ratio of girls to boys in a school is 4 : 6. If there are 200 pupils in the school, how many boys
are there?
A. 80
B. 90
C. 100
D. 120
1
17. Make 𝑚 the subject of the relation 𝐴 = 2 (𝑚 + 𝑛)ℎ
2𝐴
A. 𝑚 = −𝑛
ℎ
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B. 𝑚 = 2𝐴 − ℎ𝑛

C. 𝑚 = 2𝐴 + ℎ𝑛
2𝐴
D. 𝑚 = +𝑛
ℎ

18. If the area of a square is 64 cm , find its perimeter.

A. 8cm
B. 16 m
C. 24 cm
D. 32 cm

19. Find the simple interest on GH¢ 280.00 at 3 % per annum for 6 months
A. GH¢ 4.20
B. GH¢ 8.40
C. GH¢ 10.50
D. GH£ 25.20
The diagram shows the points P,Q, Sand T on a circle with centre O.

Use the information to answer questions 20 and 21.

20. The line PQ is
A. a radius.
B. a diameter
C. a chord.
D. an arc.

21. The shaded region

A. triangle.
B. semicircle.
C. segment
D. sector
2 2 . Simplify: (3𝑚)2 − 3𝑚2
A. 3𝑚
B. 3𝑚2
C. 6𝑚
D. 6𝑚2
23. A trader sold a television set for GH¢ 300.00 and made a profit of 20 %. Find the cost price of the
television set.
A. GH¢ 280.00
B. GH¢ 260.00
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C. GH¢ 250.00
D. GH¢ 240.00

𝑥 1 2 3 4

↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓

𝑦 3 5 7 9

Use the mapping to answer questions 24 and 25.

24. What is the rule for the mapping?

A. 𝑥 → 4 − 𝑥
B. 𝑥 → 𝑥 − 2
C. 𝑥 → 2𝑥
D. 𝑥 → 2𝑥 + 1
25. What is the value of 𝑦 when x is 7?
A. 15
B. 14
C. 9
D. 3
26. A car travels at a speed of 45 km/h. What distance does it cover in 12 hours?
A. 540km
B. 480km
C. 500km
D. 580km
The marks obtained by 9 students in a test are : 6, 3, 4, 7, 3,7, 8, 5, 7. Use the information to answer
questions 27, 28 and 29.

27. Find the median.

A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
28. Calculate to two decimal places, the mean mark.
A. 5.55
B. 5.56
C. 6.66
D. 6.67
29. Find the modal mark.
A. 3
B. 4
C. 6
D. 7

30. If b = 2p2 (p − 3) ÷ 7p, find b when 𝑝 = 10.

A. 4
B. 20
C. 29
D. 40
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31. If A = {2, 4, 6, 8} and B = {1, 3, 5, 7, 9}, find ,𝐴 ∩ 𝐵
A. {1,2,3,4,5,6:7,8,9}
B. {3,4,5,6,7}
C. {1,2,3}
D. { }
32. Express 0.75 as a fraction in its lowest form.
3
A.
5
4
B.
3
5
C.
3
3
D.
4
33. The point p(x, y), under the translation vector (37)has an image p ' ( 6 , 8). Find the coordinates of p.

A. (9, 15)
B. (3, 1)
C. (−3, −1)
D. (−9, −15)
34. If 32𝑎 = 27 find the value of 𝑎.
A. 2
3
B. 2

C. 1
2
D. 3

35. The sum of the interior angles of a regular polygon with 7 sides is
A. 260°.
B. 700°.
C. 800°.
D. 900°.

36. If 27 : 4.x = 9 : 1 6 , find the value of x.

A. 6
B. 8
C. 12
D. 16
37. Find the value of 5 + 2° − 1.
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
38. A box contains 6 green and 5 yellow balls. What is the probability of pickng a green ball?
1
A.
6
6
B.
11
1
C.
5
 5
5
D.
11

39. Find the value of 𝑥 in the diagram

A. 14cm
B. 16cm
C. 19cm
D. 27cm
40. If P={11, 14, 18, 19} and Q={11, 13, 15, 17}, find the sum, of all the members in P which are not in Q.
A. 45
B. 51
C. 56
D. 62
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DAS BECE PERFORMANCE BOOSTER

MATHEMATICS MARKING SCHEME

PAPER 2

QUESTIONS 1 5marks

a. 32-2 ×16-2×2-3
64-1 × 4-2
25×(-2) x 24(-2)x 2-3 M1
26 x (-1) x 22(-2)
2-10 x2-8 x 2-3 B1
2-6 x 2-4
2-10+(-8) + (-3) M1/2
2-6 + (-4)
2-21 M 1/2
2-10
2-21- (-10) M 1/2
2-21 + 10 M 1/2
2-11 A 1 =5MARKS

QUESTION 1b 5marks

(−10
12
2𝑥−2
) = (−𝑦−3 𝑥
) + (−2𝑦 ).

-10 = 2𝑥 − 2 + 𝑥 M½

-10 + 2 = 2𝑥 + 𝑥 B½

-8 = 3𝑥 B½
8 3𝑥
- = M½
3 3
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−8 2
=𝑥 = =2 A ½ =2 ½ marks
3 3

12= −𝑦 − 3 + (−2𝑦) B½

12+3 = −𝑦 − 2𝑦 B½

15 = −3𝑦 M½
15
= =𝑦 M½
−3

=𝑦 = −5 A ½= 2 ½ marks

QUESTION 1c 5marks

(i) 𝑦 + 86 = 2𝑦 M½
86= 2𝑦 − 𝑦 B½

86° = 𝑦 A ½=1 ½ marks

But 𝑡 + 86 + 𝑦 = 180

t+86 + 86 = 180 M½
t+172 = 180 M½
t= 180 − 172
t= 8° A ½=1 ½ marks

(ii) (𝑡 + 𝑦) = 8 + 86 = 94° M1,A 1=2marks

QUESTION 2
a. 𝑦 − 𝑦1 = 𝑚(𝑥 − 𝑥1)
A(3,4) B( 5,8)
𝑦2−𝑦1
Gradient (m)= M½
𝑥2−𝑥1
8−4 4
Gradient (m)= = =2 A½
5−3 2
y−4 = 2(𝑥 − 3) M½
y= 2(𝑥 − 3) + 4 M½
y= 2𝑥 − 6 + 4,
y= 2𝑥 − 2𝑥 − 2 A ½ =2 ½ marks

2 3 1
b. 7 − 𝑥≥6 𝑥
5 10 5
37 3 1
= − 𝑥 ≥6− 𝑥 B½
5 10 5
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37 3 1
=10 × − 𝑥 × 10 ≥ 6 × 10 − 𝑥 × 10 M½
5 10 5
=2(37) − 3𝑥 ≥ 60 − 2𝑥 M½
=74 − 3𝑥 ≥ 60 − 2𝑥 M½
=74 − 60 ≥ −2𝑥 + 3𝑥 M½
=14 ≥ 𝑥 ; 𝑥 ≤ 14 {𝑥 ≤ 14} A½
Number line (2marks)

9 10 11
12 13 14 15
c. Total amount = Ghc 12000 Rate(r) = 10% 4
Time (t) = 2years
A = P+T B½
𝑃𝑅𝑇
A= P+ B½
100
𝑃×10×2
1200= 𝑃 + M½
100
20𝑃
1200= 𝑃 + M1
100
𝑃
1200= 𝑃 + M½
5
𝑃
5(12000)= 5𝑃 + × 5 B1
5
60000= 5𝑃 + 𝑃

P=𝐺𝐻𝐶10,000 A 1=5marks

d. (𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 + 2) + 3(𝑥 − 1)
(𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 + 2) + 3 B1
(𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 + 2 + 3) M1
(𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 + 5) A ½ =2 ½ Marks

QUESTION 3
a. .
A=2𝜋𝑟2 +2𝜋𝑟h
A−2𝜋𝑟2 = 2𝜋𝑟ℎ M½
𝐴−2𝜋𝑟 2𝜋𝑟ℎ
= = M½
2𝜋𝑟 2𝜋𝑟
𝐴−2𝜋𝑟
h= A1=2Marks
2𝜋𝑟
QUESTION 3b
Construct =10marks
Angle correct= 2marks
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Question 4
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Notes;

1. Each coordinate plot and join= ½ marks=9marks +1=10marks(3 triangles)

2. X-axis scale and labelling =1mark each=2marks
(e )

(i) Rotation about half-turn or 180° about the origin A 1 ½

(ii) Anti-clock wise rotation 90°/270° about the origin A1 ½ =3Marks
Total =13marks

QUESTION 5

a.
5 men = 28 days
28×5
14 men = days M1
14

=5x2 B1

= 10 days

The number of days = 10 A1=3Marks

b.
Sum of exterior angle of a polygon = 360

The angles; 30, 40, 120, 142, and y

30+40+120+142+y = 360 B1

332 + y = 360

y = 360 – 332 M1

y=28° A1=3marks

c.
1 1 1
1st = 2, second = 4,, third = 6,

i. =Fraction left = 1- fraction spent

1 1 1
= 1- [2 + 4 + 6] B1
6×1×3×1×2×1
=1–[ M1
12
 12
6+3+2
=1- 12
11 12−11 1
= 1 - 12 = = 12 A1=3marks
12
ii. Money left =GH ₵2400, let Total money = 𝑥
Total fraction = total money
Fraction left = money left
1= 𝑥
1
= 2400. B1
12
1
2400= 12 𝑥 M1
12 × 2400 = 𝑥.
𝑥 = 𝐺ℎ𝑐28800. A1=3marks

QUESTION 6
a) Volume = 1540cm3
Volume = 𝜋𝑟2h, h= 10cm
1540 × 7 = 22 × 10 × 𝑟2 B1
1540×7 22×10×𝑟
= 22×10 = 22×10
M½
7 × 7 = 𝑟2 M1
72= 𝑟2 A 1=3marks
=7𝑐𝑚 = 𝑟
Radius = 7cm
b)
𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙
i. Mean= 𝑛
B1
100+80+120+90+130+200
mean= 6
M1
720
mean= 6
= 120 A 1=3marks
ii. Modal grade is F A2 =2Marks
iii. Pie chart
Total =720
100
A × 360 = 50°
720
80
B. 720 × 360 = 40°
120
C. 720 × 360 = 60°
90
D. 720 × 360 = 45°
130
E. × 360 = 65°
720
200
F. 720 × 360 = 100° pie chart = A ½ each= 1 ½ marks
Pie chart diagram= 3 ½ marks= 5marks
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iv. Pass = 100+80+120+90 = 390

390 39
P(pass) = 720 = 72 A2 marks
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PAPER 1[40MARKS]
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1. D
2. D
3. D
4. B
5. B
6. B
7. A
8. C
9. A
10. D
11. B
12. D
13. C
14. C
15. A
16. D
17. A
18. D
19. A
20. C
21. D
22. D
23. C
24. D
25. D
26. A
27. C
28. B
29. D
30. B
31. D
32. D
33. B
34. B
35. D
36. C
37. C
38. B
39. B
40. B

BECE BOOSTER
MATHEMATICS Name: ..……………………………
Essay and Objective
2 hours
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2&1 Index number: …………………

DAS B.E.C.E PERFORMANCE BOOSTER

BASIC EDUCATION CERTIFICATE MOCK

MOCKEDUCATION
MATHEMATICS
2 hours
[100 marks]

Write your name and index number in ink in the spaces provided above

This booklet consists of two papers. Paper 2 and paper 1. Answer four questions in paper 2.

Answer paper 2 on the question paper.

Paper 2 will last 1 hour after which the answer booklet will be collected

Answer paper 1 on your objective test answer sheet

Do not start paper 1 until you are told to do so. Paper 1 will last 1 hour
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PAPER 2: 1 HOUR (60 MARKS)

Answer four questions only

All working must be clearly shown. Marks will not be awarded for correct answers
without corresponding working.
1 1 1 1
4. (a) Evaluate (3 + − ) ÷ 2
2 4 8 4
1 1
(b) Amma spent of her pocket money on food, of the remaining money on
4 6
1
sweets, of what still remained on classes. If she was still left with 𝐺𝐻₵10.50,
5
calculate her pocket money.
2𝑥−3 4−𝑥
(c) If 𝑚 = (3−3𝑦 ), 𝑛 = (𝑦+2 ) and 𝑚 + 2𝑛 = (54), find the values of x and y

𝑛
5. (a) Given that 𝑆𝑛 = ⌈𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑⌉
2
iii. Find the value of 𝑆𝑛 if 𝑎 = 3, 𝑛 = 10 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑑 = 2
iv. Express 𝑑 in terms of 𝑆𝑛 , 𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎

(b) In the diagram below, lines LS, MO and NT are parallel lines ∠ QPS = 35° and ∠
QRT = 55°.

Find ∠PQR

O
(c) A shop owner allowed a discount of 10% on the price of an item. If the new price of
the item is GH₵90.00. Find the original price of the item

3. (a) Factorize completely 4𝑥 2 − 9𝑦 2

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(b) Using a ruler and a pair of compasses only, construct triangle XYZ, such that |XY|
= 6cm
| XZ| =8cm and | YZ| =10cm.
i. Construct the mediator of line YZ
ii. Construct the mediator of line XZ
iii. Locate O the point of intersection of the mediators of lines YZ and XZ with centre
O and radius OY, draw a circle

4. The table below shows school items at Kojokrom JHS bookshop.

School items Quantity Price

Pens 20 GH₵10.00
Books 30 GH₵9.00
School bags 15 GH₵30.00
School uniforms 18 GH₵20.00
Textbooks 35 GH₵4.00
Mathematical sets 4 GH₵5.00

a) Calculate the sales of each of the items, hence the total sales of all the school items
at the bookshop.
b) Find the mean sales of the school items
c) Draw a pie chart to illustrate the sales of the school items at the bookshop
d) Find the percentage of Mathematical sets sales at the bookshop

5. (a) ABCD is a rectangle with dimensions 24m by 16m. AFE is a triangle such that EF =
10m. Calculate the area of the shaded portion.

C
𝟐 𝟑
(b) Solve for 𝑥 in −𝟐= +𝟑
𝒙 𝟐𝒙

(c) In a class, 80 students speak either Twi or Gas. Forty percent of the class speak
Twi, sixty percent speak Ga and ten percent of the class speak both Ga and Twi. Find
the number of students who do not speak Twi nor Ga.
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6(a) Kofi, Amma and Yaw received GH₵2700.00 to share in the ratio 2:3:x. if Yaw had
GH₵900.00

i. Find the value of x

ii. Find the share of Kofi and Amma
1
(b) A man took a loan of GH₵24000 from a bank at 2 % per annum for 5 years.
2

i. Calculate the total amount he will pay to the bank the end of the 5 years
ii. Find his yearly installment
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PAPER 1 (OBJECTIVES) 40 MARKS; 1 HOUR

1
1) If U ={x, y, z} and v ={z, y, x}. D.
16
What is the relationship between U and V?
8) Convert 29.5439 into 2 significant figure
A. U and V are equal sets
A. 30
B. U and V are disjoint set
B. 31
C. U and V are Union sets
C. 29
D. U and V are intersection set
D. 62
2) A set with three members will have how
9) Find the HCF of 33x52 and 32x54
many subsets?
A. 32 × 52
A. 6
B. 33 × 5
B. 8
C. 3.× 52
C. 10
D. 32 × 53
D. 4
3) Write 225 as a product of prime factors
10) Find the area of a square whose
A. 52× 32
perimeter is 28cm
B. 5x2
A. 784cm2
C. 52x22
B. 196cm2
D. 53
C. 49cm2
4) Simplify (5𝑚 + 3𝑛) − (2𝑚 − 𝑛)
D. 14cm2
A. 5𝑚 − 4𝑛 1 1 1 1 1 1
B. 3𝑚 + 4𝑛 11) Simplify [ − ]− [ − ]
3 2 3 3 3 2
1
C. 3𝑚 − 2𝑛 A. −
9
D. 7𝑚 + 4𝑛 1
B. −
5) The sum of 5 and x divided by 4 is equal 18
1
to 3.5. find the value of x C.
18
A. 8 1
D.
B. 9 9
ℎ 𝑑2
C. 2 ¼ 12) If 𝑅 = + . find 𝑅 when 𝑑 = 8
4 2 8ℎ
D. 3 and ℎ = 6
13
1
6) The ratio of mangoes to oranges in a A. 3
6
basket is 3:2. If there are 36 mangoes, 1
B. 4
how many oranges are there in the 3
3
basket? C. 4
4
A. 90 D. 4
9
B. 60 16
C. 24 13) The gradient of straight the line that
D. 12 passes through points A(3,2) and B(4,8)
7) Express 0.125 as fraction in its lowest is---
1
term A.−
16
1 1
A. B. − .
8 2
1
B. 𝐶. 2
9
1 D. 6
C.
12

20 | P a g e
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6
14) A car is travelling at 60km per hour. D.
1 15
How far does it travel in 2 hours? 20.Calculate the simple interest on GH¢
2
A. 30km 450.00 for 2 years at 12%
B. 60km A. Gh¢ 191.00
C. 120km B. Gh¢ 108.00
D. 150km C. Gh¢ 54.00
15.A box contains 30 identical balls of D. Gh¢ 27.00
which 16 are red and the rest yellow. If a 21.If 𝑥 =5 and 2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 8. Find 𝑥 + 𝑦
girl picks a ball at random from the box, A. -5
what is the probability that it is a yellow B. 6
ball? C. 3
1
𝐴. . D. 10
16
7 22.The opposite and adjacent of a right
B. . angle triangle are 5cm and 12cm
15
8
𝐶. . respectively. Find the length of the
15
7 diagonals
𝐷. .
8 A. 13cm
3𝑥 𝑥−𝑦
16.Simplify − B. 6cm
4 3
5𝑥−4𝑦 C. 8cm
𝐴. .
12 D. 15cm
B.
13𝑥−4𝑦 𝐴𝐵= (34). What is vector ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
23.If vector ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ 𝐵𝐴
12 3
A. (4).
5𝑥+4𝑦
C.
12
𝐵. (−3
−4
)
13𝑥+4𝑦
D. 4
12 C. (−3 )
17.Find the volume of a cylinder of height
D. (46)
3cm and radius 2cm
A. 6𝜋cm3 24.The image of A(x, y) is A1(-2, -4). Find
B. 12𝜋cm3 the coordinate of A under rotation
C. 18𝜋cm3 through 180° about the origin
D. 24𝜋cm3 A. A(2, 4)
B. A(2, -4)
18.Given that r=(−34
1
) and s=(−3 ). Find C. A(-2, 4)
𝑟 – 2𝑠 D. A(3, 4)
𝐴. (−5 ). 25.Simplify 6p3xp2÷3p4
1
A. 2p
B. (−5
10
)
B. 3p
C. (−2
10
) C. 18p
D. (−110
) D. 2p2
19.Which of the following fractions is 26.Given that 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 + 5, find the relation
3 when 𝑥 = 1, 𝑦 = 0
equivalent to
5
21 𝐴. 𝑌 = −5𝑥 + 5.
A. B. 𝑌 = 𝑥 + 5
30
12
B. 𝐶. 𝑌 = 5𝑥 + 5.
20
15 𝐷. 𝑌 = 2𝑥 + 4.
C.
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17
27.Amina spent of her pocket money on
35
2 33.If 4(𝑚 + 4) = 18, find the value of 𝑚
transport and food. If she spent on 1
7 𝐴. .
transport only, what fraction does she 2

spend on food? 3
B. .
𝐴. ¼. 2
5
1 C. .
B. . 2
5
7
5 D. .
C. . 2
7
15 34. Kofi is n years now. How old will he be
D. 10 years from now?
28

28.If 𝑥 → 3𝑥 − 4, what is the image of A. (10+n) years

−2? B. (n+10) years
A. -10
B. -2 C. (n-10) years
C. -1
D. (10-n) years
D. 2
29.The ratio9: 𝑥 is equivalent to36: 20. 35.Solve 3(x-3) +4 = 2x
What is the value of 𝑥? A. -2
A. 4
B. 3
B. 5
C. 6 C. 2
D. 8 D. 5
30.If 𝑎 ∗ 𝑏 = 2𝑎 − 𝑏, evaluate 4 ∗ 3 36. Evaluate -3-(-5-5-2)
A. 1 A. 9
B. 2 B. 10
C. 4 C. 11
D. 5
D. 8
31.It takes 15 men, 48 days to weed a plot
of land. How many men can weed the 37. Which of the following describes the
same plot of land in 16 days, if they locus of points equidistant from two
work at the same time? fixed points?
A. 5 A. Bisection of angle
B. 18 B. Construction of circle
C. 32 C. Bisection of a line
D. 45
D. construction of arc
32.Factorize 3𝑟 2 𝑠 − 9𝑟𝑠 2
𝐴. 𝑟𝑠(3𝑟 − 5). 38.A map is drawn to a scale 1:100,000.
B. 3𝑟𝑠(𝑠 − 3𝑟). What will be the distance in kilometers
𝐶. 3𝑟𝑠(𝑟 − 3𝑠). is represented by 5cm on the map.
E. 𝑟 2 𝑠 2 (3𝑟 − 3𝑟). A. 0.5k m
B. 5km
C. 50km
D. 500km

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39.The average salary of a family of five is

GH₵500.00. Calculate the total salary of
the family.
A. GH₵25000.00.
B. GH₵5000.00.
C. GH₵2500.00
D. GH₵500.00

40. A polygon of side 6. Fid the interior

angle

A. 60°
B. 120°
C. 40 °
D. 30°

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DAS BECE PERFORMANCE BOOSTER
MARKING SCHEME

MATHEMATICS PAPER 2(60MARKS)

QUESTION 1

1 1 1 1
a) (3 2 + 4 − 8) ÷ 2 4

7 1 1 9
= (2 + 4 − 8) ÷ 4 ………………………………………………………………………………………………….M1

(7×4)+(1×2)−(1×1) 9
=( ) ÷ 4 ……………………………………………………………………………………B 1
8

28+2−1 9
=( ) ÷ 4 ………………………………………………………………………………………………….B 1
8

29 9
= ÷ 4 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………B ½
8

29 4
= × ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………B ½
8 9

29 11
= 18 = 1 18 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………...M ½ , A ½

TOTAL MARKS =5MARKS

b) Total fraction = 1, total money = x, Pocket money left= GH₵10.50

Items spent Fraction spent Fraction left
money on
Food 1/4 1 3
1− =
4 4
Sweets 1/6 1 5
1− =
6 6
classes 1/5 1 4
1− =
5 5
Total fraction left 3 5 4 1
× × =
4 6 5 2
*NOTE: Working of fraction left can be any method and procedure……………………………………M2

Total fraction = total money

Fraction left = money left…………………………………………………………………………………………………………M ½

1 = 𝑥.

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1
= 10.50. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..M ½
2

1
𝑥 = 1 × 10.50…...………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..M ½
2

1
𝑥 = 10.50. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...B ½
2

1
𝑥 × 2 = 10.5 × 2. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..M ½
2

𝑥 = 21.

𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑜𝑐𝑘𝑒𝑡 𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑦 = 𝐺𝐻₵21.00. …………………………………………………………………………………………A ½

*TOTAL MARKS = 5MARKS

2𝑥−3 4−𝑥
c) 𝑚 = (3−3𝑦 ), 𝑛 = (𝑦+2 )
𝑚 + 2𝑛 = (54),

2𝑥−3 4−𝑥
(3−3𝑦 ) + 2 (𝑦+2 ) = (54), . ……………………………………………………………………………………………….M ½

2𝑥−3 8−2𝑥
(3−3𝑦 ) + (4𝑦+8 ) = (54), . ………………………………………………………………………………………………..B ½

2𝑥 − 3 + 8 − 2𝑥 = 5. . ………………………………………………………………………………………………….M ½

2𝑥 − 2𝑥 + 5 = 5. . ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..B ½

𝑥 = 0. . …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..A ½

3 − 3𝑦 + 4𝑦 + 8 = 4. . …………………………………………………………………………………………………..M ½

3 + 8 + 𝑦 = 4. . ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..B ½

11 + 𝑦 = 4. . ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………M ½

𝑦 = 4 − 11. . . ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….A ½

𝑦 = −7. . . ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..A ½

𝑥 = 0, 𝑦 = −7.

*TOTAL MARKS ( a+b+c=15marks)

QUESTION 2

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𝑛
a) (i) 𝑆𝑛 = 2 ⌈𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑⌉
𝑎 = 3, 𝑛 = 10 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑑 = 2.
10
𝑆𝑛 = ⌈3 + (10 − 1)2⌉. . ……………………………………………………………………………………………M ½
2
𝑆𝑛 = 5⌈3 + (9)2⌉. . ………………………………………………………………………………………………………B ½
𝑆𝑛 = 5⌈3 + 18⌉. . ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… M ½
𝑆𝑛 = 5(21) . ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………M ½
𝑆𝑛 = 105. . …………………………………………………………………………………A ½…….TOTAL = 2 ½ MARKS

𝑛
(ii) 𝑆𝑛 = 2 ⌈𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑⌉.
𝑛
2 × 𝑆𝑛 = 2 × 2 ⌈𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑⌉. ………………………………………………………………………………………M ½
2𝑆𝑛 = ⌈𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑⌉. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………B ½
2𝑆𝑛 = 𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑.
2𝑆𝑛 − 𝑎 = (𝑛 − 1)𝑑. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………M ½
2𝑆𝑛 −𝑎 (𝑛−1)𝑑
= . ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..M ½
(𝑛−1) (𝑛−1)
2𝑆𝑛 −𝑎
= 𝑑.
(𝑛−1)
2𝑆𝑛 −𝑎
= 𝑑.
(𝑛−1)
2𝑆𝑛 −𝑎
𝑑= . ……………………………………………………………………………A ½……TOTAL = 2 ½ MARKS
(𝑛−1)

b) ∠ QPS = 35° and ∠ QRT = 55°.

∠ PQR=∠ PQM +∠ RQM. …………………………………………………………………………………M 1
∠ PQM= ∠ QPS =35° Alternate angle. ……………………………………………………………….B 1
∠ RQM= ∠ QRT = 55° Alternate angle. ……………………………………………………………B 1
∠ PQR=35°+55° . ………………………………………………………………………………………………..M 1
∠ PQR=90° . ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..A 1
*TOTAL MARKS = 5MARKS

c) New price = GH₵90.00, discount = 10%

(100−10)
New price = × 𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑒…………………………………………………………………B 1
100
90
90.00 = × 𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑒…………………………………………………………………………………M 1
100
90 × 100 = 90 × 𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑒. ……………………………………………………………………… M 1
90×100 90×𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑒
= . …………………………………………………………………………………B 1
90 90
original price = GH₵100.00 ………………………………………A 1………TOTAL MARKS=5MARKS
*TOTAL MARKS = a+b+c= 15marks
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QUESTION 3

(𝑎)4𝑥 2 − 9𝑦 2

= 22 𝑥 2 − 32 𝑦 2 . …………………………………………………………………………………………B ½

(2𝑥)2 − (3𝑦)2. ……………………………………………………………………………………………M ½

(2𝑥 + 3𝑦)(2𝑥 − 3𝑦). …………………………………………………………………………………A 1

TOTAL MARKS = 2MARKS

b) CONSTRUCTION ………..13MARKS

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NOTE:

1. Line XY correct measurement with construction arcs ……………………………………..1mark

2. Line ZY correct measurement with construction arcs ……………………………………..1mark
3. Line ZY correct measurement with construction arcs ……………………………………..1mark
4. Joining of points XYZ to form triangle correct ………………………………………………….3marks
5. Mediator of YZ………………………………………………………………………………………………….2marks
6. Mediator of YZ………………………………………………………………………………………………….2marks
7. Locating O at the intersection ………………………………………………………………………….1mark
8. Construction of circle touching all the vertices………………………………………………….2marks
9. TOTAL MARKS………………………………………………………………………..13MARKS

QUESTION 4

a. Sales = price ×quantity. ………………………………………………………………………………………… M ½

School items Quantity Price Sales

Pens 20 GH₵10.00 GH₵200
Books 30 GH₵9.00 GH₵270
School bags 15 GH₵30.00 GH₵450
School uniforms 18 GH₵20.00 GH₵360
Textbooks 35 GH₵4.00 GH₵140
Mathematical sets 4 GH₵5.00 GH₵20

Total sales =200+270+450+360+140+20 = GH₵1440. …………………………1⁄2 mark each……A 2 ½

𝑇𝑜𝑙𝑎𝑙 𝑠𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑠
b. Average sales = 𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑙 𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑚𝑠. ……………………………………………………………………… B ½
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑠𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑠 = GH₵1440.
𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑙 𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑚𝑠 = 6. . …………………………………………………………………………… M ½
1440
𝐴𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑠 𝑠𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑠 = . . ……………………………………………………………………………………… M 1
6
𝐴𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑠 𝑠𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑠 = GH₵240. . ……………………………………………………………………………….. A 1
*TOTAL MARKS = 3MARKS
c. Pie chart. …………………………A3…..1⁄2 marks each for the angles…..total marks 3marks

School items Sales Sectorial angles

Pens GH₵200 200
× 360 = 50°
1440
Books GH₵270 270
× 360 = 67.5
1440
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School bags GH₵450 450
× 360 = 112.5°
1440
School GH₵360 360
× 360 = 90°
uniforms 1440
Textbooks GH₵140 140
× 360 = 35°
1440
Mathematical GH₵20 20
× 360 = 5°
sets 1440
Totals GH₵1440 360

Diagram of a pie chart…………………..4marks

20
d. Percentage of mathematical sets sales= × 100…………………………………..M1
1440
Percentage of mathematical sets sales = 1.39%................................................A1

QUESTION 5

a. DC = 24m, BC = 16m, Base of triangle = 16m, height of triangle = 10m

Area of rectangle = length × breadth……………………………………………………………………………… B ½
Area = 24 × 16 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… M
½
Area = 384𝑚2 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… A ½
Area of triangle = ½ × 𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑒 × ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡……………………………………………………………………………………. B ½
Area = ½ × 16 × 10………………………………………………………………………………………………………… M ½
Area = 80𝑚2 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….A ½

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Area of the shaded portion = area of the rectangle –area of triangle ………………………………B ½
Area of the shaded portion = 384𝑚2 − 80𝑚2………………………………………………………………… M ½
Area of the shaded portion = 304𝑚2 …………………………………………………………………………………A1
*TOTAL MARKS = 5MARKS
𝟐 𝟑
b. − 𝟐 = 𝟐𝒙 + 𝟑
𝒙
𝟐 𝟑
𝟐𝒙 × − 𝟐 × 𝟐𝒙 = × 𝟐𝒙 + 𝟑 × 𝟐𝒙. ………………………………………………………………….. B1
𝒙 𝟐𝒙
𝟒 − 𝟒𝒙 = 𝟑 + 𝟔𝒙. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… M ½
𝟒 − 𝟑 = 𝟔𝒙 − 𝟒𝒙. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… M ½
𝟏 = 𝟐𝒙. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. M1
𝟏 𝟐𝒙
= . ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. M1
𝟐 𝟐
𝟏
𝒙 = . ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… A1
𝟐
*TOTAL MARKS = 5MARKS
c. Let n(U) = total students, n(T) =number of Twi, n(G)= number of Ga, n(x) =both Twi and Ga
n(N) = neither Twi nor Ga
n(U) = 80
40
n(T) = × 80 = 32 𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠
100
60
n(G) =100 × 80 = 48 𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠
10
n(x) =100 × 80 = 8 𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠
n(N) = 𝑦……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… M1

1 ½ MARKS FOR DIAGRAM

n(U) = 80

T G

24 8 40

𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦 𝑇𝑤𝑖 + 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦 𝐺𝑎 + 𝑁𝑜𝑛𝑒 = 𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠. …………………………………………………………………………M ½

24 + 8 + 40 + 𝑦 = 80. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… M ½

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72 + 𝑦 = 80. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. M ½

𝑦 = 80 − 72. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. M ½

𝑦 = 8.

𝑛𝑒𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑇𝑤𝑖 𝑛𝑜𝑟 𝐺𝑎 = 8 𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… A ½

QUESTION 6

a. Total amount = GH₵2700.00

Ratio: Kofi : Amma : Yaw = 2 : 3 : x
Total ration = 5 + 𝑥
Yaw’s share = GH₵900
𝑥
(𝑖) × 2700 = 900. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………B ½
5+𝑥

2700𝑥
= 900. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. M ½
5+𝑥

2700𝑥 = 900(5 + 𝑥).

2700𝑥 = 4500 + 900𝑥 . ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… M ½

2700𝑥 − 900𝑥 = 4500.

2700𝑥 − 900𝑥 = 4500. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… B ½

1800𝑥 = 4500. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………M ½

1800𝑥 4500
= 1800. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. M ½
1800

𝑥 = 2.5. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... A 1

(𝑖𝑖)𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑘𝑜𝑓𝑖 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐴𝑚𝑚𝑎 = 2700 − 900 = 1800 .

2
𝑘𝑜𝑓𝑖 ′ 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑒 = 5 × 1800 = 𝐺𝐻₵720.00. ……………………………………………………………………………M1 A 1

3
𝑘𝑜𝑓𝑖 ′ 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑒 = 5 × 1800 = 𝐺𝐻₵1080.00. . ………………………………………………………………………M1 A 1

(b) (i) principal amount = 𝐺𝐻₵24000.00, time =5years, rate = 2 ½ %

𝑃𝑅𝑇
Interest = 100 . ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………B ½

1
24000×2 ×5
2
𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑡 = . ……………………………………………………………………………………………….M ½
100

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5
24000× ×5
2
𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑡 = . ……………………………………………………………………………………………….M ½
100

12000×1×5
𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑡 = . …………………………………………………………………………………………………M ½
100

60000
𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑡 = 100

𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑡 = 𝐺𝐻₵600. . ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. A ½

Total amount = principal amount + interest . ………………………………………………………………………B ½

Total amount = 24000+600= GH₵24600. …………………………………………………………………………… A 1

TOTAL MARKS = 4MARKS

𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡
(ii) yearly installment = . …………………………………………………………………………………..B1
5

24600
yearly installment = = 𝐺𝐻₵4690. ……………………………………………………………………………M1 A 1
5

TOTAL MARKS = 3MARKS

TOTAL MARKS= a+b= 15marks

PAPER 1

14. D 29. B
15. B 30. D
1. A
16. C 31. D
2. B
17. B 32. C
3. A
18. B 33. A
4. B
19. B 34. B
5. B
20. B 35. D
6. C
21. C 36. A
7. A
22. A 37. C
8. A
23. B 38. B
9. A
24. A 39. C
10. C
25. A 40. B
11. D
26. A
12. B
27. B
13. D
28. A
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MATHEMATICS NAME………………………………………
Essay and Objective
2 hours
2&1 INDEX NUMBER ……….………………....

DAS B.E.C.E PERFORMANCE BOOSTER

BASIC EDUCATION CERTIFICATE MOCK
EXAMINATION 2 hours

MATHEMATICS 2&1

Do not open this booklet until you are told to do so. While you are waiting read and observe the following
instructions. Write your name and index number in ink in the spaces provided above.

This booklet consists of two Papers. Answer Paper 2 which comes first, on your answer booklet and Paper 1
on your Objective Test answer sheet. Paper 2 will last 1 hour after which the answer booklet will be collected.
Do not start paper 1 until you are told to do so. Paper 1 will last 45 minutes.

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PAPER 2 [60 MARKS] 1HOUR

Essay
Answer four questions only
All working must be clearly shown. Marks will not be awarded for correct answers without
corresponding working.
PAPER 2 1HOUR [Answer four questions only] 60MARKS
All working must be clearly shown. Marks will not be awarded for correct answers without
corresponding working.

1.(a) In an examination, 50 candidates sat for either Mathematics or English Language. 60% passed in
Mathematics and 48% passed in English Language. If each candidate passed in at least one of the
subjects, how many candidates passed in :

i. Mathematics?
ii. English Language?

(b) Illustrate the information given in (a) on a Venn diagram.

(c) Using the Venn diagram, find the number of candidates who passed in

(i) both subjects;

(ii) Mathematics only.

0.0084 0.00042
2(a). Evaluate ÷ leaving your answer in standard form
0.025 0.0075

(b). A rectangular metal plate of length 12m and width 10m. A square plate of side 𝑥𝑚 is cut off
from the rectangular metal plate. If the area of remaining plate is 95𝑚2

Find the side and area of the square cut off.

(c). A ship leaves port A at 8.30am and arrives in port B at 5.30am. If the ship travels at an average
speed of 75 km/hr, how far is it from port A to port B?

3. Using ruler and a pair of compasses only,

a. Construct triangle ABC such that, |𝐴𝐵|=8cm, < 𝐴𝐵𝐶 = 1200 and < 𝐵𝐴𝐶 = 300
b. Construct the mediator of < 𝐴𝐵𝐶
c. Construct the mediator of |𝐴𝐵|
d. Using O, the point of intersection of the mediators and radius OA, draw a circle, measure the
radius.

4. (a) Three friends Ata, Abam and Anto shared some oranges in the ratio 3: 2: 5. Averagely each
person has 80 oranges. Calculate

(i) Ata’s share

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(ii) Abam’s Share
(iii) the quantity of oranges Anto had more than Abam
2 𝑥
(b) Given that vectors p = ( ) and q = (𝑦), find :
2
12
(i) q if q – p = ( );
9
(ii) the magnitude of the vector q – p

5.The table shows the distribution of grades of candidates in an examination.

Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6

Frequency 2 3 6 5 4 10

(a) Using a graph sheet, draw a bar chart for the distribution

(b) If all candidates who obtained grades above grade 3 were awarded credit, find the
probability that a candidate selected at random obtained credit.

(c) Calculate, correct to the nearest whole number, the mean grade of the candidates.

6. The diagram below shows a running track ABCDEF, AB and ED are the straight sides. The
ends AFE and BCD are semi- circular shapes. AB=ED=90m and AE=BD=70m.
22
[Take 𝜋 = ]
7
A 90m B

F 70m C

E D
a. Calculate
i. The total length of the two semicircular ends, AFE and BCD
ii. The perimeter of the running track ABCDEFA.
iii. The total area of the running track ABCDEFA
𝑚2 −5𝑚+6
b. Simplify
𝑚−3

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PAPER 2 [40 Marks] 1 Hour

Now answer the following questions.
1. The Venn diagram shows the relationship between two sets M and N which are subsets of the universal set
U. Which of the following represent the set N?

A. {3,5}
B. {7,9,11}
C. {2,3,4,5,8}
D. {3,5,7,9,11}
2.If P= {1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9} and Q= {𝑥: 𝑥 < 4, 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑥 𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛 𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 },find P ∩ Q.
A. {2}
B. {6,8}
C. {4,6,8}
D. {2,4,6,8}
3. In the Venn diagram ,set A has 30 members and set B has 20 members. If A U B =45, find A ∩ B.

A. 25
B. 15
C. 10
D. 5
3. What is the value of two(2) in the numerals 428,555
A. 200
B. 2,000
C. 20,000
D. 200,000
5. Subtract nine hundred and twenty-five from one thousand and fourteen.
A. Ninety-eight
B. Eighty-nine
C. One hundred and one
D. Eight hundred and nine

6. At midnight the temperature was -11℃ and by noon it was 3℃. What was the rise in temperature?
A. 8℃
B. 9℃
C. 10℃

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3 5
7. Simplify: 10 ÷ 18
1
A. 12
12
B. 25
2
C. 125
1
D. 12 2
8. What is the largest prime factor of 225?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 15
D. 17
9. Evaluate 82 ÷ (32 ÷ 2) − 2(3 − 5).
A. -2
B. 4
C. 8
D. 16
10. A square has the same perimeter as a rectangle. The rectangle is of length 10cm and breadth 6cm. Find
the area of the square.
A. 64𝑐𝑚2
B. 60𝑐𝑚2
C. 32𝑐𝑚2
D. 16𝑐𝑚2
11. In a class, 55% of the students are girls. What is the ratio of number of boys to girls?
A. 1:20
B. 9:11
C. 9:20
D. 11:9
7 2
12. Simplify : 8 ÷ 1 3.
21
A. 40
1
B. 1 8
20
C. 41
19
D. 40
13. Express the ratio 240cm : 21m in the simplest form.
A. 3 : 2
B. 4 : 3
C. 8 : 7
D. 8 : 70
14. What is the total cost of x shirt at GH₵ 5.00 each and y shirt at GH₵ 1.50 each?
A. GH₵ (5x +1.5y)
B. GH₵ (5y + 1.5x)
C. GH₵ 5(x + 1.5y)
D. GH₵ 1.5(5x +y)
15. A trader can buy 24 tins of milk at GH₵ 0.85 each. If a sachet of milo costs GH₵ 1.20, how many sachet
can he buy with the same amount?
A. 11
B. 17
C. 20
D. 22
5.6 ×104
16 Evaluate: 1.4 ×102
A. 4.0 × 10−6
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 B. 4.0 × 10−2
C. 4.0 102
D. 4.0 × 106
17. If 3 out of 8 pupils in a class of 48 like football, how many pupils like football in the class?
A. 6
B. 18
C. 24
D. 36
3 1 3
18. Simplify : 3 4 × (6 +10).
1
A. 14
3
B. 1 4
C. 4
D. 7
19. A bag contains 18 green and 3 white identical balls . If a ball is picked at random from the bag ,find the
probability that the ball is white .
1
A. 7
1
B. 3
2
C. 3
6
D. 7
20. A shop increased all its prices by 8%. If a man bought an article for GH₵ 540,000.00 from the shop, find
the original price of the article.
A. GH₵ 496,800.00
B. GH₵ 500,000.00
C. GH₵ 543,200.00
D. GH₵583,200.00.
21. 0.0000437 in standard form
A. 4.37×10-5
B. 4.37×10-4
C.
4.37×103
D. 4.37×104
22. A farmer feeds 20 pigs with 500kg of cassava. How many pigs can be fed with 200kg of cassava?
A. 2
B. 5
C. 8
D. 10
23. The interior angles of a hexagon are x0, x0, 2x0, 3x0, 4x0 and 4x0. Find the value of x.
A.
120
B.
240
C.
480
D. 600
24. Kofi bought a book of GHC 45.0 and sold it for GH₵ 40.00. Find the percentage loss.
A. 2.5 %
B. 22 %
C. 2.25%
D. 11 %
25. If x = -2, evaluate x2 −4x + 14.
A. 20
B. 18
C. 26
D. 12
26. Find the sum of money that will yield an interest of GH₵ 450.00 in three years at 15 % per annum simple
interest.
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 A. GH₵ 1,000.00
B. GH₵ 1,350.00
C. GH₵2,025.00
D. GH₵ 2,552.00
27. Find the mean score of the following test scores: 5, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6 and 6.
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 8
28. A trader made a profit of 20 % after selling her goods for GHC 180.00. Find the cost price
A. GH₵ 36.00
B. GH₵ 144.00
C. GH₵150.00
D. GH₵ 216.00
𝑝+5
29. Make p the subject of the relation: q = 5
A. p = 5(q – 1)
B. p = 5q – 1
C. p = 5(q + 1)
D. p = 5q + 1
30. What is the gradient of the line passing through A( -2, -3) and B( -3, 7)?
A. 10
4
B. 5
1
C. - 2
D. - 10
31. The volume of oil in a rectangular tank is 60cm3. The length of the tank is 6cm and its breadth is 2cm.
Calculate the depth of oil in the tank.
A. 3cm
B. 4cm
C. 5cm
D. 6cm
𝑛−𝑥
32. Make x the subject of the relation: y = 𝑥
𝑛−1
A. x =
𝑦
𝑛+1
B. x = 𝑦
𝑛
C. x = 𝑦−1
𝑛
D. x = 𝑦+1
33. How many faces has a triangular pyramid?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
34. In triangle MNS, |MN|=|MS|= 15cm and |NS|=18cm. Find |MP|.

A. 3cm
B. 4cm
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 C. 9cm
D. 12cm

35. What is the rule for the mapping?

X 0 1 2 3 4

Y 0 1 4 9 16
A. x→ x
B. x →x2
C x → 2x
D. x → 4x

36. If 𝑎 = (35), find the value of 2𝑎

7
A. (10 )
6
B. (10)
9
C. (10 )
−6
D. (−10)
37. The bearing of X from Y is 0450. Find the bearing of Y from X.
A. 1450
B. 1850
C. 2250
D. 2350
38. Find the length of the vector (68).
A. 10 units
B. 12 units
C. 14 units
D. 16 units
39. Find the circumference of a circle whose area is 100πcm2.
A. 5πcm
B. 10πcm
C. 15πcm
D. 20πcm
40. From the construction, what is angle RPC?

A. 600
B. 300
C. 800
D. 1500

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 MATHEMATICS

MARKING SCHEME-MAY 2021

QUESTION 1a

Let n(U) = total candidate = 50, n(M∩E)=x

60
(i) n(M) = passed in Mathematics = 100 × 50 = 30 candidates…………………………. A ½
48
(ii) n(E) = passed in English Language = 100 × 50 =24 candidates……………………….A ½

n(U)=50
QUESTION 1b ………….A2
n(M)=30 n(E)=24

30-x x 24-x

QUESTION 1c.

i. Both subject;

30 − 𝑥 + 𝑥 + 24 − 𝑥 = 50………………………………………………M ½

54 − 𝑥 = 50…………………………………………………………………… B ½

54 − 50 = 𝑥……………………………………………………………………M ½

𝑥 = 4……………………………………………………………………………….A ½ ………………..2Marks

Both subjects is 4 candidates

 ii. Mathematics only = 30 − 𝑥 = 30 − 4 = 26 𝑐𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑠…………………..A1

QUESTION 2a.

0.0084 0.00042 0.0084 0.0075

÷ = × ……………………………………………M1
0.025 0.0075 0.025 0.00042

84×10−4 75×10−4
= −3
× ………………………………………………………………B1
25×10 42×10−5

84×75×10−4 ×10−4
= .
25×42×10−3 ×10−5

84×75×10−8
= …………………………………………………………………….M1
25×42×10−8

2×3×10−8
= …………………………………………………………………………….M1
1×10−8

= 6 × 108−(−8) = 6 × 100 ……………………………………………………A1=5Marks

QUESTION 2b

Length =12m, width 10m, side of a square 𝑥m, Area of the rem =95𝑚2 ……………B ½

Remaining area =area of rectangle −area of square…………………………………………..B ½

95 = 𝐿𝐵 − 𝑥 2 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………M ½

95 = 12 × 10 − 𝑥 2 ……………………………………………………………………………………………M ½

95 = 120 − 𝑥 2 ………………………………………………………………………………………………….B ½

𝑥 2 = 120 − 95……………………………………………………………………………………………………M ½

𝑥 2 = 25……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..M ½

𝑥 2 = 52 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. M ½

𝑥 = 5𝑚………………………………………………………………………………………………………………A1=5marks

The side of the square 5m

QUESTION 3c.

Starting time = 8:30am, ending time= 5:30am, duration =21hours………………………..B 1

𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒
Average speed = ………………………………………………………………………………B 1
𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒

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 𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒
75 = ………………………………………………………………………………………………..M 1
21

𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 = 75 × 21……………………………………………………………………………………M1

Total distance = 1575km………………………………………………………………………………………..A1=5MARKS

QUESTION 3

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MARKING

1. Line AB=8cm with arcs ……………………….2marks

2. Angle 120 degrees………………………………2marks
3. Angle 30 degrees ………………………………..2marks
4. Naming triangle ABC and joining………………2marks
5. Bisect of angle ABC……………………………………2Marks
6. Bisector of AB…………………………………………….2marks
7. Location of intersection………………………………1mark
8. Circle …………………………………………………………..1marks
9. Radius = 7.5cm ……………………………………………..1= 15marks
QUESTION 4a.

Ratio; Ata :Abam: Anto

3: 2: 5, Total = 3+2+5 =10

𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑒 = 80 𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑠.

𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙
𝐴𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒 = …………………………………………………………………………………..B ½
𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒

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 𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙
80 = ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………B1
3

Total = 240 oranges……………………………………………………………………………………………….A ½

3
i. Ata’s share = × 240 = 72 oranges…………………………………………………M1.A1
10
2
ii. Abam’s share = × 240 = 48 oranges ……………………………………………M1A1
10
iii. Anto’s share =240 − 72 − 48 =120 orange
120-48 = 72 oranges……………………………………………………………………..M 1 A1=8MARKS

QUESTION 4b.

𝑝 = (22), 𝑞 = (𝑦𝑥 )

(i) 𝑞 − 𝑝 = (12
9
);
(𝑦𝑥 ) − (22) = (12
9
)…………………………………………………………………………………B ½
𝑥 − 2 = 12……………………………………………………………………………………….M ½
𝑥 = 12 + 2……………………………………………………………………………………… M ½
𝑥 = 14…………………………………………………………………………………………….A1
𝑦 − 2 = 9………………………………………………………………………………………. M ½
𝑦 = 9 + 2……………………………………………………………………………………….M ½
𝑦 = 11……………………………………………………………………………………………….A1
𝑥 = 14, 𝑦 = 11………………………………………………………………………………….A ½ =4marks
(ii) 𝑝 − 𝑞 = (14
11
) − (22)
𝑝 − 𝑞 = (12
9
)………………………………………………………………………………………B ½
|𝑝 − 𝑞| = √122 + 92 ………………………………………………………………………….M ½
|𝑝 − 𝑞| = √144 + 81………………………………………………………………………….M ½
|𝑝 − 𝑞| = √225……………………………………………………………………………………B ½
|𝑝 − 𝑞| = 15𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠…………………………………………………………………………………A 1 =3Marks

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QUESTION 5a………………………………………………………………………………………………………..8marks

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QUESTION 5b.

Candidates awarded credit = 5+4+10 =19…………………………………………………………………A1

Total frequency=2+3+6+5+4+10 = 40…………………………………………………………………………….A1

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Probability of candidates with credits = ………………………………………………………………………A1=3marks
40

QUESTION 5c………………………………………………………………………………….table ………………B2

Grade Frequency fx
1 2 2
2 3 6
3 6 18
4 5 30
5 4 20
6 10 60
∑ 𝑓 = 30 ∑ 𝑓𝑥 =136

∑ 𝑓𝑥
𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑛 = ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………B ½
𝑓𝑥

136
Mean = . …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….M ½
30

16
Mean = 4 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………A1= 4marks
30

QUESTION 6a.
22
𝜋= , 𝑑𝑖𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟 = 70𝑚, 𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑢𝑠 = 35𝑚, 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ = 90𝑚…………………………………..B ½
7

(i) Two semi-circle = circumference =𝜋𝑑………………………………………………………..B ½

22
Circumference = × 70……………………………………………………………………………..M1
7
Circumference =22 × 10 = 220𝑚………………………………………………………………A1=3marks
(ii) The perimeter of ABCDEFA = ED + DCB +BA +AFE………………………………………..B1
Perimeter of ABCDEFA = 220+90+90 =400m………………………………………….M1A1=3marks
(iii) The total area of ABCDEFA = Area of 2 semi-circle + area of rectangle …………….B ½
22
The total area of ABCDEFA = × 352 + 90 × 70………………………………………….M ½
7

22×35×35
Area = + 630…………………………………………………………………………………….M1
7

Area = 22 × 5 × 35 + 630………………………………………………………………………………….M1

Area = 3850 + 630 =4480𝑚2 ……………………………………………………………………………..A1=4marks

QUESTION 6(b).

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𝑚2 −5𝑚+6 𝑚2 −3𝑚−2𝑚+6
= ……………………………………………………………………………………………………B1
𝑚−3 𝑚−3

(𝑚2 −3𝑚)−(2𝑚−6)
= ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….M1
𝑚−3

𝑚(𝑚−3)−2(𝑚−3)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….M1
𝑚−3

(𝑚−3)(𝑚−2)
= 𝑚 − 2……………………………………………………………………………………………….M1…..A1=5marks
(𝑚−3)

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 PAPER 1

1. D
2. A
3. D
4. C
5. B
6. D
7. C
8. B
9. C
10. A
11. B
12. A
13. D
14. A
15. B
16. C
17. B
18. B
19. A
20. A
21. A
22. C
23. C
24. D
25. C
26. A
27. B
28. D
29. A
30. D
31. C
32. D
33. B
34. D
35. B
36. B
37. C
38. A
39. D
40. A

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MATHEMATICS 2&1

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instructions. Write your name and index number in ink in the spaces provided above.

This booklet consists of two Papers. Answer Paper 2 which comes first, on your answer booklet and Paper 1
on your Objective Test answer sheet. Paper 2 will last 1 hour after which the answer booklet will be
collected. Do not start paper 1 until you are told to do so. Paper 1 will last 45 minutes.

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Essay

Answer four questions only

All working must be clearly shown. Marks will not be awarded for correct answers without corresponding
working.

PAPER 2 1HOUR [Answer four questions only] 60MARKS

All working must be clearly shown. Marks will not be awarded for correct answers without
corresponding working.
1 1
1. (a) (b) Mr. Amissah started a farm by using 4
of the land for cassava cultivation, he used 5
of the
1
remaining land for maize cultivation, he cultivated cocoa with 6 of the remaining land. If he used the rest, 100
acres of the land for sugar cane cultivation, what is the total acreages of land cultivated by Mr. Amissah.
𝒙−𝟒 𝟏
(b) Solve + 𝟐 𝟐 = 𝟐(𝒙 + 𝟐) − 𝟒
𝟒

(c) A box contains 5 red balls, x green balls and 9 black balls. If the probability of picking a black ball at
9
random in the box is , find
20
i. the value of x
ii. the probability of red ball

2. (a) Given that 𝐴 = 25 × 10−3 , 𝐵 = 5 × 10−4, 𝐶 = 45 × 10−2 and 𝐷 = 35 × 10−5.

𝐷𝐶
Evaluate in standard form the value of 𝐴𝐵
𝟓𝒕 𝟐
(b) Make 𝑦 the subject in =
𝒚 𝒕
(c) A landlady modelled the rent of her house as 𝑅 = 𝑃𝑖 2 , where R is rent, P is principal money paid and
𝑖, is rate of rent. Find the value of rent if 𝑃 = 𝐺𝐻₵1200 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑖 = 10

3. (a) Mr. Kofi Ako invested GH¢12000.00 in a bank for 5years at 10% simple interest per annum.
Calculate the
i. total amount he will received from the bank at the end of the period.
ii. Yearly installment
(b) A man bought a television set at GH¢500.00. If 10% discount was allowed. Calculate
i. the discount paid
ii. the new price of the television set
(c) A shop seller was promised 10% commission. If she sold GH₵10000 worth of items.
Find her commission

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4. (a) The figure below represents a circle with centre O, radius 7cm and angle 𝜃 subtended at the centre.

7cm 7cm

22
𝜋=
7
If the length of arc AB is 11cm. Calculate
i. the value of angle 𝜃
ii. the area of the sector OAB

(b) The data below represents time (hours) intervals that form three students in a school completed their
Mathematics test during an examination. Use it to answer the questions.

1, 2, 1, 2, 3 ,4, 3, 4 ,5, 2, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 ,2 ,4, 5,

6 ,7, 8, 9, 1, 2 ,3 ,4, 4, 5, 6 ,3, 3 ,3, 3, 3, 3 ,2, 3, 4, 5 ,9

i. Calculate the average time spent during the examination

ii. which time did most students used to complete their examination?

5. (a) Two ships 𝐴 and 𝐵 sailed a distance of 𝐷𝐴 = (200 + 𝑡 2 )𝑘𝑚 and 𝐷𝐵 = (100 + 2𝑡 2 )𝑘𝑚 respectively.
Where 𝐷𝐴 is the distance covered by ship 𝐴, 𝐷𝐵 is the distance covered by ship 𝐵 and 𝑡 is time in hours.
Calculate
i. the time 𝑡 that ship A and ship B will meet
ii. the total distance covered by the ships at the time of meeting
iii. find average speed of the ships at the time of meeting
(b) Factorize completely mn + 3np + 5m + 15p
(c) Make 𝑅 the subject of the relation A = P(1 + RT), hence find R if P = 1000, A = 20000 and T =
2

6.(a) The solid figure below represents a solid cylinder whose height doubles the radius, with the curved
surface area 88𝑐𝑚2 .

22
(Take = )
7

Calculate
i. the radius of the cylinder
ii. the height of the cylinder
iii. the volume of the cylinder
(b) If the water in the cylinder is to be poured into a water tank in the form of a cuboid with the
length twice the width. If the height of the cuboid is 22cm. Find the length and the width.

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1. List the members of the set Q = {prime factors of 30}
A. {2, 3, 5}
B. {2, 6, 10}
C. {3, 5, 15}
D. {3, 6, 15}
2. Given that set P = {m, n, o, p}, find the number of subsets of P.
A. 4
B. 8
C. 10
D. 16
3. If M = {multiples of 4 between 10 and 25} and N = {even numbers between 11 and 23}, find M ∪ N
A. A.{12, 16, 20}
B. {14, 18, 22}
C. {12, 14, 16, 18, 22}
D. {12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24}
4. What is the place value of 7 in 24.376 ?
A. Unit
B. Ten
C. Tenth
D. Hundredt
5. Find the Highest Common Factor of 24, 42 and 72
A. 4
B. 6
C. 7
D. 1
2 1 1 1
6. By how much is (4 3 + 2 2) greater than (4 + 2 2)
1
A. 2 2
1
B. 4 12
1
C. 12
D. 3
7. If p × q × r = 1197, and p = 19, q = 3, find r
A. 21
B. 49
C. 57
D. 61
8. How many integers are within the interval – 5 < x < 7 ?
A. 10
B. 11
C. 12
D. 13
9. Divide 1.612 by 0.4
A. 4.3
B. 4.03
C. 0.403
D. 0.43
5 11 7
10. Arrange the following fractions in ascending order: 8 , ,
20 10
 1
5 11 7
A. , ,
8 20 10
7 5 11
B. , ,
10 8 20
11 5 7
C. , ,
20 8 10
5 7 11
D. , ,
8 10 20
1 4
11. Abena spent of her money on sweets, on provisions and the rest on gari. What fraction of her money did
5 7
she spend on gari?
27
A. 35
13
B. 35
8
C. .
35
5
D. .
35
12. If 5 boys took 14 days to cultivate a piece of land, how long will it take 7 boys working at the same rate to
cultivate the land?
A. 14 days
B. 12 days
C. 10 days
D. 8 days
13. A man invested GHC 800.00 in a bank at a simple interest rate of 5% per annum. Find his total amount in the
bank at the end of one year.
A. GHC 840.00
B. GHC 860.00
C. GHC 900.00
D. GHC 960.00
14. John sold a car for GHC 60,000.00 and made a profit of 20%. What is the cost price of the car?
A. GHC 48,000.00
B. GHC 50,000.00
C. GHC 72,000.00
D. GHC132,000.00
15. What is the value of x if 10x = 1000?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
16. Express 625.13 in standard form
A. 6.2513 × 10-2
B. 6.2513 × 10-4
C. 6.2513 × 102
D. 6.2513 × 104
17. Find the median of the numbers 17, 12, 15, 16, 8, 18, 13 and 14
A. 8
B. 12
C. 14.5
D. 15.
18. The ages in years of 10 children at a party are 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5 and 6. If a child is chosen at random,
what is the probability that he / she is not less than 5 years old ?

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2
A. 3
2
B. 5
3
C. 10
1
D. 2
19. Expand (2x + y) (2x - y)
A. 2x2 – y2
B. 4x2 – y2
C. 2x2 + 4xy – y2
D. 4x2 + 4xy – y2
20. Find the value of n, if 25.003 = (2 × 10) + (5 × 1) + (3 × n)
A. 0.001
B. 0.011
C. 0.01
D. 0.1
21. Evaluate (3m)2 – 3m2, when m = 2.
A. 12
B. 18
C. 20
D. 24
22. A wrist watch is priced GHC 2,000.00. A shopkeeper allows a discount of 2% on the cost price. Find the
discount on 20 of such wrist watches.
A. GHC 500.00
B. GHC 600.00
C. GHC 800.00
D. GHC 1,000.00
23. Find the value of m, if 4(m + 4) = – 8.
A. –6
B. –2
C. 2
D. 6
24. Find the rule for the following mapping

A. y→x+2
B. y→2x
C. y→x2
D. y→2x+2
25. How many vertices has a cuboid?
A. 6 B. 7 C. 8 D. 14
22
26. The circumference of a circle is 440 m. Find the area of the circle. [Take π = ]
7
A.14,400 m2 B. 15,400 m2
B.16,400 m2 C. 18,000 m2
27. What name is given to a triangle which has all its sides equal?
A. Isosceles triangle
B. Scalene triangle
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C. Equilateral triangle
D. Right-angle triangle
28. At eight o’clock, which of the following is the angle between the hour and the minute hands of the clock?
A. 150°
B. 120°
C. 90°
D. 60°
29. A rectangular field 50 m wide and y m long requires 260 m of fencing. Find y.
A. 15 m
B. 40 m
C. 80 m
D. 105 m
30. Which of the following best describes the statement: ‘The locus of a point which moves so that its distance
from two fixed points are always equal’?
A. Bisector of an angle
B. Perpendicular bisector
C. Circle
D. Two parallel lines
31. Find the gradient of the equation of the straight line, 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 6.
3
A. 2
3
B. 4
3
C. −4
D. 2
32. The bearing of A from B is 060°. Find the bearing of B from A
A. 90°
B. 120°
C. 240°
D. 360°
−3 2
33. Given that vectors u = ( ) and v = ( ), find 2v – u
5 −3
1
A. ( )
−1
−1
B. ( )
1
−7
C. ( )
−11
7
D. ( )
−11
34. What is the name of the figure above?

A. Cuboid
B. Kite
C. Triangle
D. Pyramid
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35. The ratio of boys and girls in a school of 120 students are 3:x, if there are 50 girls in the school, find the value
of x.
A. 6
B. 5
C. 7
D. 8
Use the table below to answer question 36 to 39
Mass(kg) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
frequency 5 6 2 8 7 10 2 1 3

36. What is the range?

A. 8
B. 7
C. 9
D. 10
37. Find the modal mass
A. 9
B. 6
C. 5
D. 8
38. What is the median mass?
A. 2kg
B. 3kg
C. 5kg
D. 7kg
39. What is the chance of meeting at most 5kg
7
A.
12
7
B. 11
5
C.
11
6
D. 11
−1
3 −2
40. Evaluate ((5) )
9
A. 5
9
B. 25
8
C. 25
7
D.
25

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MARKING SCHEME: MATHEMATICS

QUESTION 1

(a) Fraction spent Fraction left

Cassava cultivation 1⁄
4 1 − 1⁄4 = 3⁄4

Maize farm 1⁄ 1 − 1⁄5 = 4⁄5

5
Cocoa farm 1⁄ 1 − 1⁄6 = 5⁄6
6
Total fraction left for sugar can form

= 3⁄4 × 4⁄5 × 5⁄6 = 3⁄6 = 𝟏⁄𝟐 …………………………………… [A1 mark]

Let fraction of sugar cane = acres of sugar cane

Total fraction = X ……………………………………………… [M1 mark]

- 1⁄ = 100
2
1 = X
1
- X = 100 ……………………………………………………..[B1 mark]
2

X = 2 × 100 = 200 acres ……………………………….. [ A 2marks] TOTAL 5 MARKS

𝑥−4 1
(b) + 2 2 = 2(𝑥 + 2) − 4
4

𝑥−4 5
= + 2 = 2𝑥 + 4 − 4 ………………………………………….. [M1]
4

𝑥−4 5
= + 2 = 2𝑥
4

𝑥−4 5
= 4× + 4 × 2 = 4 × 2𝑥 …………………………………………. [B1]
4

= 𝑥 − 4 + 2 × 5 = 8𝑥…………………………………………………….[M ½ ]

= 𝑥 − 4 + 10 = 8𝑥 ………………………………………………………[M ½ ]

= 𝑥 + 6 = 8𝑥

= 6 = 8𝑥 − 𝑥 ……………………………………………………………. [B 1/2]

= 6 = 7𝑥
6 7𝑥
= =
7 7

𝟔
- 𝐱 = 𝟕 ………………………………………………………….. [A1], TOTAL 5MARKS

(c) Red balls = 5 Black balls = 9 Green balls = X

Total balls = 5 + X + 9 = 14 + X …………………………………. [B ½ ]

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𝟗
Probability of black ball = 𝟐𝟎

𝑛(𝑏𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑘)
(i) p(black) = ………………………………………. [M1/2]
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑏𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑠

9 9
= = 14+𝑥…………………………………………………….[M ½ ]
20

14 + X = 20

X = 20 – 14 ……………………………………………………[.B ½ ]

X = 6 ………………………………………………………. [A ½ ]
𝑛(𝑟𝑒𝑑)
(ii) p(red) = ………………………………………….. [M ½ ]
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙

5
= …………………………………………………[ B ½ ]
14 + 𝑥

5
= ……………………………………………………[ B ½ ]
20

𝟏
= ………………………………………. [A1 ] , TOTAL 5MARKS
𝟓

QUESTION 1; 5+5+5 = 15 MARKS

QUESTION 2

𝐴 = 25 × 10−3 , 𝐵 = 5 × 10−4 , 𝐶 = 45 × 10−2, 𝐷 = 35 × 10−5

𝐷𝐶 35×10−5 ×45×10−2
= …………………………………………….M ½
𝐴𝐵 25×10−3 ×5×10−4 ,

35×45×10−5 ×10−2
= ………………………………………………... B ½
25×5×10−3 ×10−4 ,

35×45×10−7
= ………………………………………………………M ½
25×5×10−7 ,

7×9×10−7
= 5×1×10−7 ,………………………………………………………….B ½

63×10−7
= ……………………………………………………………M ½
5×10−7 ,

= 12.6 × 10−7+(−7)…………………………………………………B ½

= 12.6 × 100 ………………………………………………………M ½

= 12.6………………………………………………A 1 ½……….5marks
𝟓𝒕 𝟐
(b) =
𝒚 𝒕
2
5𝑡 = 2𝑦…………………………………………………M 1 ½
5𝑡 2 2𝑦
= ……………………………………………………B 1 ½
2 2

𝑦 = 2 𝑡 2 …………………………………………………….A2….5marks
5

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( c) 𝑅 = 𝑃𝑖 2, P =GH₵1200, 𝑖 = 10
𝑅 = 1200 × 102 …………………………………………………………………M 1 ½

𝑅 = 1200 × 10 × 10………………………………………..B 1 ½
𝑅 = 𝐺𝐻₵120000…………………………………………..A2……5marks

TOTAL =15MARKS

QUESTION 3

(a) Principal amount = GH₵12000.00

Time = 5 years

Interest = 10%

(i) Total amount = P + I

𝑃×𝑅×𝑇
Amount =P+ ……………………………………………..[B ½ ]
100

12000×5
= 12000 + …………………………………. [M ½ ]
100

Amount = 1200 +( 120 × 10 × 5)………………………………………[B ½ ]

= 12000 + 6000………………………………………………[ M ½ ]

= GH₵18000.00……………………………………………..[A1]

Total amount = GH₵18000.00

𝐴 18000
(ii) Yearly installment = 𝑇 = …………………………………. [B1]
5

= GH₵3600 ……………………………….. [A1]

TOTAL (a) 5 marks

(b) Price of TV = GH₵500.00, Discount rate = 10%.............................. [M1]

(i) Discount = 10⁄100 × 500 ……………………………………… [B1]

Discount = GH₵50.00 …………………………………………… [A1]

(ii) New price of TV = 500 - 50 = GH₵450.00 ………………………….. [B1 A1]…..5marks

(c) Commission = 10%

Total sales = GH₵10,000.00 …………………………………………………. [B1 ½ ]

10
Commission =100 × 10000…………………………………………………..[M1 ½ ]

Commission =GH₵1000.00…………………………………………………..[A2]………….5MARKS

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TOTAL MARKS 15

QUESTION 4

(a) (i) radius = 7, Q = 𝜃

Length of arc = 11cm

𝜃
Leth of arc = 360 × 2𝜋𝑟 ……………………………….. [M ½ ]

𝜃 22
11 = 360 × 2 × × 7 ……………………………………… [B ½ ]
7

𝜃
11 = 360 × 44…………………………………………………….[M ½ ]

44𝑄
11 = 360 …………………………………………………………..[B ½

11 × 360 = 44𝑄
11 × 360 44𝑄
= ……………………………………………………..[M ½ ]
44 44

Q = 90⁰ ………………………………………….. [A 1 ]
𝜃
(ii) Area of sector OAB = 360 × 𝜋𝑟 2 …………………………………… [M ½ ]

90 22
= 360 × × 7 × 7 ………………………………… [B1 ]
7

1×22 × 7
= …………………………………………….[M ½ ]
4

154
= …………………………………………………..[B ½ ]
4

Area of sector = 𝟑𝟖. 𝟓𝐜𝐦𝟐 ……………………………….. [A1] TOTAL 7 MARKS

(b) TABLE……………………………………………………………. [3MARKS]

Time Tally Frequency F (t)

1 //// 4 4
2 //// // 7 14
3 //// //// / 11 33
4 //// // 7 28
5 //// 5 25
6 /// 3 18
7 // 2 14
8 // 2 16
9 /// 3 27
∑𝑓 = 44 ∑𝑓𝑡
= 179

∑𝑓𝑡
(i) Average time = ………………………………………………………….. [M1]
∑𝑓

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179
= ………………………………………………………… [B1]
44

3
= 4 …………………………………………………………….hours [A2]
44

(ii) The time with most student is 3 hours, with 11 students …….. [A1] …. TOTAL 15MARKS

QUESTION 5

(a) DA = (200 + 𝑡 2 ) km

- DB = (100 + 2𝑡 2 ) km

(i) At the point of meeting

- DA = DB ………………………………………………………… [M ½ ]

- 200 + 𝑡 2 = 100 + 2𝑡 2 …………………………………………….. [B ½ ]

- 200 – 100 = 2𝑡 2 − 𝑡 2 ……………………………………………………..[M ½ ]

100 = 𝑡 2

- 10𝑥 = 𝑡 𝑥

t = 10 hours …………………………………………………. [ A ½ ]……..2MARKS

(ii) DA = 200 + 1(10)2

= 200 + 1 (100)…………………………………………………. [M ½ ]

= 200 + 100……………………………………………………..[B ½ ]

= 300 km ………………………………………………. [A 1]…………2MARKS

- DB = (100 + 2𝑡 2 ) km

= 100 + 2(10)2 ………………………………………….[M ½ ]

= 100 + 200………………………………………………[B ½ ]

= 300 km ……………………………………………… [A1]

Total distance = DA + DB

= 300 +300

= 600 km …………………………………….. [A1]…………….3MARKS

𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒
(iii) Average speed = …………………………………. [M1]
𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒

600 𝑘𝑚
= 10 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠

Average speed = 60km/h ………………………………………………. [A1]……….2MARKS

(b) mn + 3np + 5m + 15P

= (mn + 3np) + (5m +15P) ………………………………………………. [M1]

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= n(m + 3P) + 5(m + 3P) ………………………………………………. [B1]

= (m + 3P) (n +5) ………………………………………………. [A1]……….3MARKS

(c) A = P(1 + RT)

A = P + PRT ………………………………………………… [M1]

A – P = PRT
𝐴−𝑃 𝑃𝑅𝑇
- =
𝑃𝑇 𝑃𝑇

𝐴−𝑃
- =𝑅
𝑃𝑇

𝐴−𝑃
R= …………………………………………………… [A1]
𝑃𝑇

P = 1000, A = 20000 T=2

20000−1000
R= ……………………………… [M ½ ]
1000 × 2

19000
= 2000

= 9.5 ……………………………………… [A ½ ] ………… TOTAL 15 MARKS

QUESTION 6

(a) Curved surface Area = 88𝑐𝑚2

22
(i) h = 2r , 𝜋 = 7

Curved Surface Area = 2𝜋𝑟ℎ ………………………………. [M ½ ]

22
88 = 2 × × 𝑟 × 2𝑟 [M½]
7

44 × 2𝑟 2
88 = [B ½ ]
7

88𝑟 2
88 = 7

88 × 7 = 88𝑟 2
88 × 7 88𝑟 2
= [B ½ ]
88 88

7 = 𝑟2

√7 = √𝑟 2

r = √𝟕cm …………………………………………………….. [A1]

(ii) height = 2r = 2 × √7 = 2 × √7𝑐𝑚 ………………………………….. [ B1, A2]

(ii) Volume = 𝜋𝑟 2 ℎ ………………………………………………………… [M1]

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22 2
= × √7 × 2 × √7 ……………………………………………… [B1]
7

22×7×2×√7
= 7

= 𝟒𝟒 × √𝟕𝐜𝐦𝟑 ………………………………………………… [A1]

(b) Volume = 44 × √7𝑐𝑚3

h = 22cm

Length of cuboid = 2W

Width = W

Volume = 𝐿 × 𝑊 × ℎ …………………………………. [M1]

𝟒𝟒 × √𝟕𝐜𝐦𝟑 = 2𝑊 × 𝑊 × 22

𝟒𝟒 × √𝟕𝐜𝐦𝟑 = 44𝑊 2

44×√7 44𝑊 2
- = ………………………………………………. [M1]
44 44

√7 = 𝑊 2

- W = 7cm …………………………………………………….. [A1]

- L=2W = 2× 𝟕 = 𝟏𝟒cm ……………………………………. [B1, A2] TOTAL 15 MARKS

PAPER 1

1. A 22. C
2. D 23. A
3. D 24. C
4. D 25. C
5. B 26. B
6. B 27. C
7. A 28. B
8. B 29. C
9. B 30. B
10. C 31. B
11. C 32. B
12. C 33. D
13. A 34. D
14. B 35. B
15. C 36. C
16. C 37. B
17. C 38. C
18. B 39. B
19. B 40. B
20. A
21. D
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MATHEMATICS NAME………………………………………
Essay and Objective
2 hours
2&1 INDEX NUMBER ……….………………....

DAS B.E.C.E PERFORMANCE BOOSTER

BASIC EDUCATION CERTIFICATE MOCK
EXAMINATION 2 hours

MATHEMATICS 2&1

Do not open this booklet until you are told to do so. While you are waiting read and observe the following
instructions. Write your name and index number in ink in the spaces provided above.

This booklet consists of two Papers. Answer Paper 2 which comes first, on your answer booklet and Paper 1
on your Objective Test answer sheet. Paper 2 will last 1 hour after which the answer booklet will be collected.
Do not start paper 1 until you are told to do so. Paper 1 will last 45 minutes.

The use of calculators is not allowed.

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PAPER 2 [60 MARKS] 1HOUR

Essay

Answer four questions only

All questions carry equal marks

All working must be clearly shown. Marks will not be awarded for correct answers without corresponding
working.

Question 1

a) Given that P, R and W are sets such that, P and R, are subsets of W

W={natural numbers greater or equal 3 but less than 21}

P={multiples of 3}

R ={factors of 18}

i. Find the elements of sets P, R and W

ii. Find (α) P1 (β) (P ∩ R)1
1 1 2 2
b) Simplify (3 15 − 2 3) ÷ (2 15 + 1 3)
1 2
c) In a school, of the students speak French, 3 of the school speak Ga and the rest speak Twi. If 60 students
6
speak Twi, how many students are in the school

Question 2
𝟑𝐩+𝟒𝐪 𝟒 q
a) Given that = , solve for
𝟐𝐩+𝟑𝐪 𝟓 p
𝟐𝐱−𝟑𝐲 𝐱−𝐲
b) Simplify −
𝟏𝟖 𝟑
c) A trader bought 21 mobile phones, 3 for GH₵300.00. If 3 of the phones got missing and the rest sold at 3 for
GH₵400.00. Calculate the profit made by the trader

Question 3

a) Using a ruler and a pair of compasses only, construct triangle 𝑃𝑄𝑅 such that, |𝑃𝑄| = |𝑃𝑅| = |𝑄𝑅| = 9𝑐𝑚
and angle < 𝑃𝑄𝑅 = < 𝑅𝑃𝑄 = < 𝑄𝑃𝑅
b) Construct a line equidistant from |𝑃𝑄| 𝑎𝑛𝑑 |𝑄𝑅|
c) Construct a line equidistant from |𝑃𝑅|
d) Locate the intersection of (b) and (c) O, with centre O, construct a path equidistant from the center O,
touching |𝑃𝑄|, |𝑃𝑅|, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 |𝑄𝑅|

Question 4

The data below represents marks obtained by students in a test.

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3, 4, 5, 5, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 𝐱, 𝐱, 5

2, 3, 4, 5, x, 2, 3, 2, 7, 8, 8, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 3
a) Construct a frequency table for the data
b) Find an expression for ∑ 𝑓 𝑥
c) Find the express for mean, hence find the value of 𝑥 into the nearest whole if mean is 5 marks
d) Find the mode and the median

Question 5

a) In the diagram, CD and EF are transversal lines and are parallel.

C D

E F

Find the value of x and y

b) A cuboid of length, width and height 12cm, 𝑊𝑐𝑚 and 10cm respectively, if the volume is 600𝑐𝑚3 .
Find the width(𝑊𝑐𝑚) of the cuboid
𝟐𝒕 𝟑𝒕 𝒕
c) Solve the equation = − 𝟑 +𝟏
𝟏𝟓 𝟓

Question 6
a) The table below represents a relationship between 𝑥 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑦 such that 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏
𝑥 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5
𝑦 -4 -1 2 5 8 11 14 17 20

i. Find the values of 𝑎 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏 using the table.

ii. What does 𝑎 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏 represent?
iii. Find the value of y when 𝑥 = 20
b) Find the mid-point of the vector 𝑎 = (39) 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏 = (15
21
)
c) Make T the subject in ℎ

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 Answer all questions.

Do all rough work on this question paper. Now answer the following questions.

41. Which of the sets below is a infinite set

A. {2, 3, 5}
B. {6, 8,9,10,12,14,15}
C. {4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15……}
D. {3, 6, 15}
8×64×2−2
42. Evaluate 25
2
A. 2
B. 2−2
C. 23
D. 24
43. If R = {factors of 15} and N = {factors of 45}, find M ∩ N
A. {1, 3, 5, 20}
B. {1, 3, 5, 15}
C. {12, 14, 16, 18, 22}
D. {1, 3, 5, 15, 45}
44. Find the gradient connecting A(4,9) and B(6, 10)
1
A. 4
1
B. 2
C. 2
D. 3
45. Find the Highest Common Factor of 48 and 96
A. 25 × 3
B. 24 × 3
C. 24 × 32
D. 25 × 33
46. Express 2700 as the product of prime factors
A. 22 × 33 × 53
B. 22 × 33 × 52
C. 23 × 33 × 54
D. 24 × 52
47. ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ = (8), Find the value of 𝐵𝐴
If 𝐴𝐵 ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
7
A. (87)
B. (−8
−7
)
C. (−8
7
)
8
D. (−7 )
48. Find the side of a square whose perimeter is 48m
A. 10cm
B. 11cm
C. 5cm
D. 12cm

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49. Multiply 0.0024 by 0.002 leaving your answer in standard form
A. 4.8 × 106
B. 4.8 × 10−6
C. 4.8 × 105
D. 4.8 × 10−5

1 2 1
50. Arrange the following fractions in descending order: 10 , 5 , 4
1 2 1
A. , ,
10 5 4
2 1 1
B. , ,
5 10 4
2 1 1
C. , ,
5 4 10
1 1 2
D. , ,
10 4 5

51. Find x if 𝑥: 3 = 18: 6

A. 9
B. 8
C. 3
D. 6
52. 15 boys used 300hours to weed a parcel of land. How many boys can wee the same land in 150
hours?
A. 20 boys
B. 10 boys
C. 30 boys
D. 12 boys
53. A salesman was promised 10% commission on the total sales in a year. He made an average
sale GH₵15000.00. Find his commission for the year
A. GH₵ 1800.00
B. GH₵ 18000.00
C. GH₵ 2000.00
D. GH₵ 180.00
54. The sales price of a shirt was GH₵ 120.00. If a discount of 10% was allowed. Find the discount
A. GH₵50.00
B. GH₵36.00
C. GH₵12.00
D. GH₵24.00
55. What number can be added to 94 to make it divisible by 20
A. 10
B. 6
C. 20
D. 15
56. Solve for t in 𝑡 2 − 1 = 24
A. 5
B. 6
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 C. 7
D. 8

57. Find the mean of 3, 3, 4, 5, 4, 5, 1, 1, 2, 2,2

A. 2
B. 3
C. 2.9
D. 2.8
58. Find an expression for the perimeter of a rectangle whose length and width are (3𝑥 − 5)𝑐𝑚 and
(𝑥 + 2)cm respectively.
A. (6𝑥 + 8)𝑐𝑚
B. (8𝑥 − 6)𝑐𝑚
C. (8𝑥 + 6)𝑐𝑚
D. (6𝑥 − 6)𝑐𝑚
59. Expand (3𝑥 − 𝑦 − 2)(𝑥 + 𝑦)
A. 3𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 2𝑥𝑦 − 2𝑦 − 𝑦 2
B. 3𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 2𝑥𝑦 − 2𝑦 − 𝑦 2
C. 3𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 2𝑥𝑦 + 2𝑦 − 𝑦 2
D. 3𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 2𝑥𝑦 + 2𝑦 + 𝑦 2

1 2𝑔
60. Express 𝑓 in terms of ℎ and g in =
ℎ 𝑓
3ℎ
A. 𝑓= 𝑔
B. 𝑓 = 3𝑔ℎ
C. 𝑓 = 2𝑔ℎ
D. 𝑓 = −2𝑔ℎ
61. Evaluate −35 − (−5 − 11 − 10)2
A. -18
B. 18
C. -17
D. 17
62. A pen cost 𝐺𝐻₵1.50 and a pencil cost 𝐺𝐻₵1.20. What is the cost of 4pens and 5pencils?
A. GH₵10.00
B. 𝐺𝐻₵12.00
C. 𝐺𝐻₵13.00
D. 𝐺𝐻₵16.00
𝑝2 −64
63. Find the value of p, if =0
𝑝−8
A. –8
B. 8
C. 6
D. 12

64. Find the value of 8 in the relation 𝑦 → 2𝑥 2 − 4

A. 128
B. 120
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 C. 124
D. 100
65. Find the number of subsets in a set of five elements
A. 16
B. 32
C. 8
D. 4
66. Complete the sequence 1, 5, 13, 29 _, _,
A. 61, 125
B. 62, 120
C. 75, 150
D. 105, 210
Use the diagram to answer question 27 to 30

67. What is the value of 𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑒 𝒂

A. 134°
B. 46°
C. 102°
D. 128°
68. Find the value of angle 𝒃
A. 80°
B. 46°
C. 88°
D. 96°
69. Find the value of c in the diagram
A. 100°
B. 105°
C. 102°
D. 46°
70. Find the height of a triangle of base 12cm and area 60𝑐𝑚2
A. 11𝑐𝑚
B. 10𝑐𝑚
C. 12𝑐𝑚
D. 14𝑐𝑚
71. How many element s are in the set 𝑇 = {5 ≥ 𝑇 ≥ 10}
A. 6
B. 5
C. 4
D. 7
72. Find the diameter of a circle whose circumference is 44m

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 A. 7m
B. 21m
C. 20m
D. 14m

73. Decrease GH₵50,000.00 by 15%

A. GH₵45,000.00
B. GH₵40,000.00
C. GH₵42,500.00
D. GH₵40,000.00
3
74. Solve the inequality −3≥5
𝑦
3
A. 𝑦≤8
3
B. 𝑦≤8
3
C. 𝑦>8
3
D. 𝑦<8
1
16 −2
75. Simplify (25)
3
A. 5
5
B. 4
2
C. 5
4
D. 5
76. If the product of three numbers is 396. Two of the numbers are 3 and 12, find the third number
A. 9
B. 11
C. 6
D. 8
77. Factorize completely 25𝑥 2 − 9𝑦 2
A. (5𝑥 − 3𝑦)(5𝑥 + 3𝑦)
B. (5𝑥 + 3𝑦)(5𝑥 + 3𝑦)
C. (2𝑥 − 3𝑦)(3𝑥 − 3𝑦
D. (2𝑥 + 3𝑦)(4𝑥 + 2𝑦)
78. Divide 12000 by 0.04
A. 3000
B. 300000
C. 300
D. 3
1 1 3
79. Evaluate 2 2 − 3 4 𝑜𝑓 8
9
A. 1
32
9
B. 1 31
7
C. 2 32

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 1
D. 3 32
80. Evaluate (3m)2 – 3m2, when m = 2.
A. 12
B. 18
C. 20
D. 24

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 DAS BECE PERFORMANCE BOOSTER
MATHEMATICS MARKING SCHEME

PAPER 2

ANSWER FOUR QUESTIONS

QUESTION 1a

𝑊 = {3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20}…………………………………………..A1

𝑃 = {3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18}………………………………………………………………………………………………………A1

𝑅 = {3, 6, 9, 18}…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..A1

QUESTION 1a(ii).

(α) 𝑃1 = {4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20}………………………………………………………………………A1

(β) (𝑃 ∩ 𝑅)1 .

𝑅1 = {4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20}.

(𝑃 ∩ 𝑅)1 = {4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20}………………………………………………………………….A1

TOTAL = 5MARKS

QUESTION 1b.

1 1 2 2
(3 15 − 2 3) ÷ (2 15 + 1 3).

46 7 32 5
=(15 − 3) ÷ (15 + 3)……………………………………………………………………………………………….M1

1×46−7×5 32×1+5×5
=( )÷( )………………………………………………………………………………………B1
15 15

46−35 32+25
=( )÷( )………………………………………………………………………………………………….B1
15 15

11 57
=15 ÷ 15………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………M1

11 15
=15 × 57

11
=57…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..A1

TOTAL =5MARKS

QUESTION 1c.
1 2
Total fraction of students = 1, French = 6, Ga = 3, Twi = 60 students

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Fraction of French and Ga = 6 + 3 = = = 6……………………………………………..M1
6 6

5 6−5 1
Fraction left(Twi) = 1 − 6 = =6
6

Twi = Fraction left

Total = Total fraction ………………………………………………………………………………………………..B1

1
60 = 6.

𝑥 = 1. Cross multiplying…………………………………………………………………………………………….M ½

1
1 × 60 = 6 𝑥.

1
60 = 6 𝑥……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………M ½

60 × 6 = 𝑥……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….M1

𝑥 = 360 = 𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠…………………………………………………………………………………………A1

TOTAL = 5MARKS(QUESTION 1=15 MARKS)

QUESTION 2a.

𝟑𝐩+𝟒𝐪 𝟒
= ,
𝟐𝐩+𝟑𝐪 𝟓

5(3𝑝 + 4𝑞) = 4(2𝑝 + 3𝑞)……………………………………………………………………………………..M1

15𝑝 + 20𝑞 = 8𝑝 + 12𝑞…………………………………………………………………………………………...B ½

15𝑝 − 8𝑝 = 12𝑞 − 20𝑞……………………………………………………………………………………………B ½

7𝑝 = −8𝑞…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………M1
7𝑝 −8𝑞
= ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………B 1
7𝑞 7𝑞

𝑝 −8
= ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..A1
𝑞 7

TOTAL =5MARKS

QUESTION 2b.
𝟐𝐱−𝟑𝐲 𝐱−𝐲
− .
𝟏𝟖 𝟑
𝟏(𝟐𝐱−𝟑𝐲)−𝟔(𝐱−𝐲)
= ……………………………………………………………………M1
𝟏𝟖
2x−3y−6x+6y
= ……………………………………………………………………….B1
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 2x−6x−3y+6y
= ……………………………………………………………………….M1
18
−4x+4y
= ……………………………………………………………………………A2
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QUESTION 2c.

Quantity of phones = 21, Cost price 3 for GH₵300.00

21
Total cost = × 300 = GH₵2,100.00…………………………………………M1…..A1
3

Unit price = 3 for GH₵400.00, Quantity = 21-3 = 18 phones

18
Total sales/revenue = × 400 = GH₵2,400.00…………………………………M1…A1
3

Profit = Total sales -Total cost

Profit = GH₵2100.00 − GH₵2400.00 = GH₵300.00……………………………...A1

QUESTION 3

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 B1

B1 B1

B2

B1

B2
B1
B1

B1
B2 B1

TOTAL MARKS= 15MARKS

QUESTION 4a

Marks(x) tally Frequency fx

1 /// 3 3

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 2 //// / 6 12

3 //// / 6 18

4 //// 4 16

5 //// 5 25

6 /// 3 18

7 /// 3 21

8 /// 3 24

x /// 3 3x

∑ f = 36 ∑ fx = 3x + 137

Frequency table…………………………………………5marks

TOTAL = 5MARKS

QUESTION 4b.
∑ fx = 3x + 137………………………………………………………………………A3
TOTAL = 3MARKS
QUESTION 4c.
∑ fx
Mean = ∑f
……………………………………………………………………………..M1
3x+137
Mean = ……………………………………………………………………………B1
36
Mean = 5

3x+137
5= ………………………………………………………………………………….M ½
36
180 = 3x + 137…………………………………………………………………………..B ½
180 − 137 = 3x…………………………………………………………………………. B ½
43 = 3x.
43 3x
= …………………………………………………………………………………….M ½
3 3
x = 14.333……………………………………………………………………………….. A ½
x≈ 14………………………………………………………………………………………A ½
TOTAL = 5MARKS
QUESTION 4d.
Mode is 2 and 3 marks………………………………………………………………..A1
36 36
Median position = 2 th and ( 2 + 1)th = 18th and 19th position
From the table the median is =4marks………………………………A1= TOTAL = 2MARKS
QUESTION 5a.
d) In the diagram, CD and EF are transversal lines and are parallel.

Angel 4x and 2x+30 is supplementary, the sum will be

180……………………………………M ½
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4𝑥 + 2𝑥 + 30 =
180……………………………………………………………………………M ½

6𝑥 + 30 =
180…………………………………………………………………………………..B ½

6𝑥 = 180 −
30………………………………………………………………………………….. B ½

6𝑥 = 150.
6𝑥 150
= .
6 6

𝑥 = 25°…………………………………………………………A ½ ………..2 ½ MARKS

If 𝑥 = 25°, 4x will be 100°, vertically opposite are equal it will be 100°, then the interior
angle with the straight line will be 80°, also angle 2x +30 is alternate to angle on EF and it is
vertically opposite the interior base angle of the triangle, so 2x + 30 = 2(25)+30 =80°

So the two bases of the triangle are 80°, therefore;

80+80+y = 180…………………………………………………………………………….M ½

160+y = 180……………………………………………………………………………….. B ½

y=180-160…………………………………………………………………………………..M
½

y=20°………………………………………………………………………………………….A
1

TOTAL = 2 ½ MARKS

QUESTION 5b.

Length = 12cm, width = wcm, height = 10cm

Volume = 600𝑐𝑚3 …………………………………………………………………………M 1

Volume
=LWH………………………………………………………………………………M1

12 × 10 × 𝑊 =
600…………………………………………………………………………B1

120𝑊 =
600………………………………………………………………………………….M1
120𝑊 600
= 120. =5cm , Width = 5cm………………………………………………………A1=
120
5MARKS

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QUESTION 5c.
𝟐𝒕 𝟑𝒕 𝒕
= − 𝟑 +𝟏
𝟏𝟓 𝟓

𝟐𝒕 𝟑𝒕 𝒕
𝟏𝟓 × 𝟏𝟓 = × 𝟏𝟓 − 𝟑 × 𝟏𝟓+𝟏 × 𝟏𝟓………………………………………………………M
𝟓
1

2𝑡 = 3(3𝑡) − 𝑡(5) + 15…………………………………………………………………….B

½

2𝑡 = 9𝑡 − 5𝑡 + 15…………………………………………………………………………..M
½

2𝑡 − 9𝑡 + 5𝑡 = 15……………………………………………………………………………M
1

−2𝑡 =
15………………………………………………………………………………………M ½
−2𝑡
=
−2
15
…………………………………………………………………………………………M ½
−2

𝑡=
1
−7 2………………………………………………………………………………………….A1

TOTAL = 5MARKS

QUESTION 6a(i)

Given 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏, the co-efficient of x is the gradient, therefore we are finding gradient

𝑦2 −𝑦1
𝑎= . From the table (4,17) and (5, 20)……………………………………………M ½
𝑥2− 𝑥1

20−17 3
𝑎= = 1 = 3………………………………………………………………………B ½
5−1
..A ½

From the relation 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏, b is the y-intercept. It is the value of y when x =0, from the
table when x=0, y=5, so the value of b is 5………………………………………M ½
………A ½ = 2 ½ Marks

QUESTION 6a(ii)

From the relation 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏, it will be y= 3x+5, a represent gradient and b represents the y-
intercept

TOTAL = A 1 ½ marks

QUESTION 6a(iii)

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When x=20, y=3(20)+5=60+5=65…………………………………………………………A1

QUESTION 6b.

𝑎 = (39) 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏 = (15

21
).
1
𝑚𝑖𝑑𝑝𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡 = 2 (𝑎 + 𝑏)………………………………………………………………….M1

1
𝑚𝑖𝑑𝑝𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡 = 2 ((39) + (15
21
))……………………………………………………………..B ½

1
𝑚𝑖𝑑𝑝𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡 = 2 (3+15
9+21
)………………………………………………………………….. B ½

1
𝑚𝑖𝑑𝑝𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡 = 2 (18
30
)……………………………………………………………………..M1

9
𝑚𝑖𝑑𝑝𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡 = (15 )………………………………………………………………………M1

QUESTION 6c.
5 3
+ 𝑇 = 2 − 𝑆.
𝑄

5 3
𝑄𝑇 × 𝑄 + 𝑇 × 𝑄𝑇 = 𝑄𝑇 × 2 − 𝑆 ×
𝑄𝑇………………………………………………………….M1

5𝑇 + 3𝑄 = 2𝑄𝑇 −
𝑆𝑇𝑄………………………………………………………………………..B ½

5𝑇 − 2𝑄𝑇 + 𝑆𝑇𝑄 = 3𝑄………………………………………………………………………B

½

𝑇(5 − 2𝑄 + 𝑆𝑄) = 3𝑄……………………………………………………………………….M

½
𝑇(5−2𝑄+𝑆𝑄)
=
(5−2𝑄+𝑆𝑄)
3𝑄
………………………………………………………………………….B1
5−2𝑄+𝑆𝑄

𝑇=
3𝑄
………………………………………………………………………………….A1
5−2𝑄+𝑆𝑄

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 TOTAL = 5MARKS

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PAPER 1

1. C
2. A
3. B
4. B
5. B
6. B
7. B
8. D
9. B
10. C
11. A
12. C
13. B
14. C
15. B
16. A
17. C
18. B
19. A
20. C
21. D
22. B
23. B
24. C
25. B
26. A
27. A
28. C
29. B
30. B
31. A
32. D
33. C
34. D
35. B
36. B
37. A
38. B
39. A
40. D

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