Answer the question below and show your working clearly!

1. Given that s = (−31 ) t= (23) u= (−54 )

simplify and express:
a. s + t + u
b. 2s – t + 2u
c. 2u – 3s

2. Given that 2p – 3q = (155 ), where p = (m4 ) and q = (−3n ) , m and n are constant.
Find the values of m and n.

3. Given that p = (−22 ) q= (62) r= (−15)

p + 3r = 2q – s
a. Work out s as a column vector
b. Calculate the magnitude of s (1 d.p)

4. OABCD is a regular hexagon.

Find vector AB, BC, AD and BD. A
O
B

E
C
D

5. The price of two brands of loose-leaf tea are given as:

Green  $ 1.90 / 500 g
Mint  $ 0.76 / 200 g
Which brand is the better value?

6. Rahma buys a coffee maker for $437 inclusive of sales tax at 15%. Calculate the original
price excluding sales tax.
7. The country of Kalculus has these tax rates:

Tax rates Salary per annum (p.a)

20% $ 0 - $ 50 000
40% > $ 50 000

Mr Hildenberg earns $ 120 000 p.a as a dentist. Mrs Hildenberg earns $ 150 000 p.a as an
engineer. How much does the Hildenberg family pay in tax per week?

8. $ 1 (US dollars) = £ 0.70 = € 0.92

a. Convert £ 120 into $
b. Convert € 120 into £

9. Simon wants to buy a French house for € 165 000 by using UK pounds.
The exchange rate for UK pounds to European euros change dramatically over a few
months:
January 1st  £ 1 = € 1.25
February 1st  £ 1 = € 1.65
How much will Simon save in UK pounds if the makes the purchase on April 1 st rather
than January 1st?

10. $ 1 (US dollars) = £ 0.70 = € 0.92

An American house is advertised in the UK for £ 192 000 and in French for € 250 000.
Which price is cheaper in US dollars and by how much?