NECO Past Questions and Answers - Page 128

636.

Given that x2 + y2 + k = 60 and x = \(\sqrt{10}\) when y = 4, find the value of k.

A.

56

B.

34

C.

32

D.

-34

E.

-56

Correct answer is B

x\(^2\) + y\(^2\) + k = 60

(√10)\(^2\) + (4)\(^2\) + k = 60

k + 10 + 16 = 60

k =  60 - 26

k = 34

637.

Increase 135 in the ratio 3:5

A.

225

B.

216

C.

143

D.

140

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

638.
639.

Calculate the area of a parallelogram whose diagonals are of length 8cm and 12cm and intersect at an angle of 135°

A.

271.5cm2

B.

135.8cm2

C.

96.0cm2

D.

48.0cm2

E.

33.9cm2

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

640.

 

Find the mean deviation of 20, 25, 21, 27, 28, 29, to the nearest whole number

A.

2

B.

3

C.

4

D.

5

E.

6

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.