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MATHEMATICS
PAPER 2
END OF TERM 11 2022
2½ HOURS

BIRERE SECONDARY SCHOOL

UGANDA CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION
MATHEMATICS
PAPER 2
2 HOURS 30 MINUTES

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. Attempt all questions in section A and not more than five numbers in
section B
2. All working must be clearly shown.
3. Good handwriting awards an excellence mark
4. Graph papers are provided incase.
5. All numbers in section B carry equal marks

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 SECTION A (40 MARKS)
k 2−k−6
1. Determine the values of K for which the equation is zero. (04
k +2
marks)
m+ n p
2. Make n the subject of the expression n−3 m = q (04 marks)
3. Find the equation of the line that passes through (2, -1) and is perpendicular to
3 y=x +4 (04 marks)
( 2) (−3)
4. Given that a= 4 and b= 5 . Find the modulus of a−2 b (04 marks)
3−2 √ 3
5. Express in the form a+ b √ c and write down the values of a , b∧c (04
2+3 √3
marks)
1
6. Simplify 2 log 5+ 2 log 81−2 log 3+2 log 2 (04 marks)

( ) ( )
2 2
1 1
6 −2
2 3
7. Without using tables or a calculator, evaluate (04 marks)
( 8 56 )
1

2 x+ a
8. Given that f ( x )= 4−x and f ( 0 )=1. Find the value of a (04 marks)
x −2 2
9. Determine the solution set of the inequality < (04 marks)
4 x−2 x 3
2

10.Given that a∗b=a −b , find the value of x in x∗√3=7∗4

2 2
(04 marks)

SECTION B (60 MARKS)

11.Using a ruler, a pencil and a pair of compasses only;
(a) Construct a triangle ABC, with AB=8cm, BC=12cm and angle BAC= 1200.
(b) (i) Draw a perpendicular line to BC from A. The perpendicular meets BC at
point D
(ii) Measure the AD and find the area of the triangle ABC
(c) Inscribe a circle in the triangle ABC and measure its radius (12 marks)

12.The following are the marks obtained by S.3 students of a certain stream.

Marks Frequency
10−19 2
20−29 6
30−39 10
40−49 16

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 30−59 24
60−69 20
70−79 12
80−89 8
90−99 2

(a) Calculate the mean mark using assumed mean of 54.5 (05 marks)

(b) Draw a cumulative frequency curve (o-give) and use it to estimate

(i) Median mark (03 marks)
(ii) The interquartile range (02 marks)
1
(iii) Pass mark if 7 of the students passed (02 marks)

13.In the diagram below, OA=a, OB=b, BC=2OA and 3OB=2OE, F is the
midpoint of line BC and G divides line AC in the ratio 2:1
C
G

A F

O b B E

(a) Express in terms of a and b the vectors

(i) CB (03 marks)
(ii) AC (02 marks)
(iii) BE (02 marks)
(b) Show that G, F and E are collinear (05 marks)

14.Given that h ( x )=2 x−3 and g ( x )=x 2−3 x,

(i) Find h−1( x) and h−1( 10) (04 marks)
(ii) Obtain expressions for gh ( x ) ∧hg(x ) (06 marks)
(iii) Solve for x if gh ( x ) =11+ hg(x ) (02 marks)

15.In a certain country, the following allowances are given to employees

Allowances Amount
Marriage 10% of monthly income
Single 15% of monthly income
Biological child above 10 years but below 20 years Shs. 20,000
Biological child who is 10 years and below Shs. 30,000
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 Medical allowance 1
thof monthly income
5
Transport Shs. 4,000 per day
Rent Shs. 200,000 per month
Ronald is married with 3 children, 2 below 10 years of age and the other is 14
years old.
Mathias is single but has 2 dependents aged 11 years and 15 years respectively.
Both earn a gross monthly salary of Shs. 1,600,000. The income tax structure is
given below.
Income Tax rate (%)
1−200,000 10
200,001−500,000 15
Above 500,001 20
(i)Calculate the taxable income for both Ronald and Mathias (05 marks)
(ii) Calculate the total amount of tax paid by both men (04 marks)
(iii) Calculate the net pay of both men and differ by how much. (03 marks)

16.A helicopter flies from Birere Secondary School (BSS) due North for 350 km to
Kibona Boys (KB). It then flies on a bearing of 2950 from 250 km to Rwarire
Trading Center (RTC). From there it flies on a bearing of 0900 for 500 km to
another Inc-Trading center (ITC).
(a) Draw a sketch diagram to show the route of the helicopter. Hence draw
accurate diagram using a scale of 1 cm to represent 50 km. (06 marks)
(b) From your diagram, find the distance and bearing of Birere Secondary
School (BSS) from Inc-Trading Center (ITC). (02 marks)
(c) If the helicopter flies back to Birere Secondary School (BSS) by the direct
route and it travels at an average speed of 250 k mh−1 , find the time (in
seconds) taken for the whole journey. (04 marks)

17.(a) If 45% of the population of Covid-19 quarantine center are males and 30%
are the females and 40% of the females are under 18years of age. What
percentage are adults? (04 marks)
log
(b) Without using tables, find the value of 2 ¿
(c) A cattle farm is located in Birere Sub-county on a rectangular piece of land
measuring 7.5 km by 6.0 km . On a certain map, its area is 7.2 c m 2. find the scale
on a map. (04 marks)

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