Form 3 Mathematics | Topical Questions and Answers
A tailor intends to buy a sewing machine costs Kshs. 48,000. He borrows the money from a bank the loan has to be repaid at the end of the second year. The bank charges an interest at the rate of 24% per annum compounded half - yearly. Calculate the total amount payable to the bank.
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In the month of January, an insurance salesman earned Kshs 6750 which was a commission of 4.5% of the premium paid to the company.
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Free 1999 K.C.S.E Mathematics Topical Question & Answers Paper 1
​The cost of a minibus was Kshs. 950,000. It depreciated in value by 5% per year for the first two years by 15% per year for the subsequent years.
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Free 1999 K.C.S.E Mathematics Topical Question & Answers Paper 1A business woman opened an account by depositing Kshs. 12,000 in a bank on 1st July 1995. Each subsequent year, she deposited the same amount on 1st July. The bank offered her 9% per annum compound interest. Calculate the total amount in her account on
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Free 1999 K.C.S.E Mathematics Topical Question & Answers Paper 1
The table below shows the weight and price of three commodities in a given period
Calculate the retail index for the group of commodities
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Free 1998 K.C.S.E Mathematics Topical Question & Answers Paper 2
​A plot of land was valued at Kshs 50,000 at the start of 1994. It appreciated by 20% during 1994. Thereafter, every year, it appreciated by 10% of its previous years value.
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The table below shows monthly income tax rates A civil servant earns a monthly salary of Kshs 20,000 and is provided with a house at a nominal rent of Kshs 700 per month
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 A financial institution charges compound interest on money borrowed. A business woman borrowed Kshs. 16, 000 from the financial institution. She paid back Kshs 25,000 after 2 years. Find the interest rate per annum.ANSWER
A company saleslady sold worth Kshs 42, 000 from this sale she earned a commission of Kshs 4,000.
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Kubai saved Kshs 2,000 during the first year of employment. In each subsequent year, he saved 15% more than the preceding year until he retired.
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The table below shows the income tax rates Mr. Otiende earned a basic salary of Kshs 13,120 and a house allowance of Kshs 3,000 per month. He claimed a tax relief for a married person of Kshs 455 per month
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A car dealer charges 5% commission for selling a car. He received a commission of Kshs 17,500 for selling a car. How much money did the owner receive from the sale of his car? ( 2 marks)MARKING SCHEME
Mr. Ngeny borrowed Kshs. 560,000 from a bank to buy a piece of land. He was required to repay the loan with simple interest for a period of 48 months. The repayment amounted to Kshs 21000 per month.Calculate
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An employee started on a salary of £ 6,000 per annum and received a constant annual increment. If he earned a total of £ 32,400 by the end of five years, calculate his annual increment. ( 3 marks) |