Review Test

1. Algebra
Simplify the following:
a) 8 p + 3 p

b) 5w2 + 3w2

c) 5 + k 4 + 3k

d) 9abc 3cba

e) 5 3x

f) 3m 10n

g) ab 3abc

h) 8v (2v) (5)

2. Fractions
Simplify the following:

a)

e)

3x
6
7p p
+
10 10

b)

f)

49t 2
7t
4m 5m

3
6

c)

4ab 2ab
a2

d)

1
2w
2

g)

3x 4 y

2 3

h)

ab ac

3
2

3. Ratio and Rates

a) In a class of 20 students, 4 play netball, 5 play cricket, 6 play tennis and the rest play
soccer. What is the ratio of soccer players to netballers?
b) The Lions Club has $7000 which is to be divided in the ratio 3:5 between the junior
rugby team and an upgrade to the park. How much will the junior rugby team receive?
c) If I get paid $9.80 per hour, how many hours would I have to work to earn $248?
d) Solder contains tin and lead in the ratio 4:3. If 24 kg of lead is to be used, what mass of
tin will be needed?
e) An overseas phone call costs $450 for 3 minutes. At this rate, what would it cost for a
call lasting 5 minutes?
4. Equations and Inequations
Solve the following:

5
a) 2r + 7 =

e)

a+3
= 12
2

b)

1
w+3=
7
2

f) 2x + 1 > 5

c) 2(4 v) =
4

d) 3( x + 2) = 2( x + 5)

g) 3(2 + x) < 6

h) 5 10 x > 5

5. Pythagoras Theorem
a) Write an expression for Pythagoras Theorem in the following triangle:

b) Find z, if x = 3 and y = 4.

y
c) Show that the numbers 9, 12 & 15 satisfy Pythagoras Theorem.
d) Find the area of the rectangle

10

6. The Circle
a) Name the following parts of the circle.

b) Find the area of a circle with radius 3cm.

c) Find the perimeter of a semi-circle with diameter 10cm.
HINT: Perimeter includes ALL sides of the semi-circle.