CSEC Math Worksheet 1

CXC/CSEC Mathematics WORKSHEET #1: Sets, Consumer Arithmetic, Computations, Measurements and Statistics Question 1: (Paper 2-Question # 1- May/June  2013)

At the end of the first year, she repaid $ 4 368. (ii) How much did she still owe at the  beginning of the second year? [2 marks] (iii) Calculate the interest on the remaining balance for the second year. [3 marks]

(a) Using a calculator, or otherwise, calculate the EXACT value of

[2 marks] [2 marks] (b) Smiley Orange Juice is sold in cartons of two different sizes at the prices shown in the table  below.

Question 2:(Paper 2-Question # 1- May/June 2011)

(a) Using a calculator, or otherwise, determine the EXACT value of:

Expressing your answer as a fraction. [3 marks] (ii) 3.96 × 0.25 − √ 0.0256 0.0256 [3 marks] Which size carton of orange juice is the BETTER  buy? Justify your answer, [3 marks] (c) Faye borrowed $9 600 at 8% per annum compound interest. (i) Calculate the interest on the loan for the first year. [1 mark]

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(b) The table below shows Pamela’s shopping  bill. Some of the information was not included.

O n e - O n - O n e

E d u c a t i o n a l

S e r v i c e s

 EF = 8 cm