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CSEC Math Step by Step Solutions

The document provides step-by-step solutions to various math practice questions, covering topics such as computation, number theory, consumer arithmetic, sets, measurement, statistics, algebra, relations, functions, geometry, and vectors. Each section includes a specific question, followed by detailed steps leading to the final answer. The solutions utilize mathematical concepts and formulas to arrive at accurate results.

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CSEC Math Step by Step Solutions

The document provides step-by-step solutions to various math practice questions, covering topics such as computation, number theory, consumer arithmetic, sets, measurement, statistics, algebra, relations, functions, geometry, and vectors. Each section includes a specific question, followed by detailed steps leading to the final answer. The solutions utilize mathematical concepts and formulas to arrive at accurate results.

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CSEC Math Practice Questions - Step-

by-Step Solutions Using Tricks


Computation
 Question: Multiply 3.6 × 2.5

1. Step 1: Ignore the decimals → 36 × 25 = 900


2. Step 2: Count the decimal places → 1 (in 3.6) + 1 (in 2.5) = 2
3. Step 3: Insert decimal in the product → 900 → 9.00
4. Final Answer: 9.00

Number Theory
 Question: Find the LCM and HCF of 30 and 45 using the ladder method

5. Step 1: Divide both numbers by common primes


6. | 3 | 30, 45
7. | 5 | 10, 15
8. | 2 | 2, 3 (no more common factors)
9. Step 2: Multiply all on the left for LCM → 3×5×2×3 = 90
10. Step 3: Multiply only common factors (3×5 = 15) for HCF
11. Final Answer: LCM = 90, HCF = 15

Consumer Arithmetic
 Question: Calculate the simple interest on $600 at 4% per annum for 2 years

12. Step 1: Use the formula I = P × R × T ÷ 100


13. Step 2: I = 600 × 4 × 2 ÷ 100 = 4800 ÷ 100 = 48
14. Final Answer: $48

Sets
 Question: Let A = {2, 4, 6, 8}, B = {4, 8, 10}. Find A ∪ B and A ∩ B.

15. Step 1: Union A ∪ B = combine all elements without repeats → {2, 4, 6, 8, 10}
16. Step 2: Intersection A ∩ B = common elements → {4, 8}
17. Final Answer: A ∪ B = {2, 4, 6, 8, 10}, A ∩ B = {4, 8}
Measurement
 Question: Find the volume of a cylinder with radius 3 cm and height 10 cm

18. Step 1: Use volume formula V = πr²h


19. Step 2: r = 3, h = 10 → V = π × 3² × 10 = π × 9 × 10 = 90π
20. Step 3: Approximate: 90 × 3.14 = 282.6
21. Final Answer: 282.6 cm³

Statistics
 Question: Find the mean and range of: 10, 15, 20, 25, 30

22. Step 1: Mean = sum ÷ number = (10 + 15 + 20 + 25 + 30) ÷ 5 = 100 ÷ 5 = 20


23. Step 2: Range = highest - lowest = 30 - 10 = 20
24. Final Answer: Mean = 20, Range = 20

Algebra
 Question: Factorize: x² - 16

25. Step 1: Recognize the difference of squares → x² - 4²


26. Step 2: Apply formula a² - b² = (a - b)(a + b)
27. Final Answer: (x - 4)(x + 4)

Relations, Functions and Graphs


 Question: If y = 3x - 2, find y when x = 5

28. Step 1: Substitute x = 5 into the equation → y = 3(5) - 2


29. Step 2: y = 15 - 2 = 13
30. Final Answer: y = 13

Geometry and Trigonometry


 Question: In a triangle, opposite side = 5, hypotenuse = 13. Find the angle.

31. Step 1: Use SOH → sin θ = opposite/hypotenuse = 5/13


32. Step 2: θ = sin⁻¹(5/13) ≈ 22.6°
33. Final Answer: θ ≈ 22.6°

Vectors and Matrices


 Question: Add vectors A = (-2, 4), B = (3, 1)

34. Step 1: Add corresponding components: (-2 + 3, 4 + 1) = (1, 5)


35. Final Answer: (1, 5)

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