Chapter 1&2 Inequalities & Indices Test

GRADE IX
MATHEMATICS IGCSE CHAPTER TEST
SEMESTER 1
ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/2023
MUTIARA HARAPAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
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Total 35 marks

1. Simplify the following giving your answer in index form:

a. [(m5n3) ×(m2)-2 ] / (m-1n)2

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-6 3 12 6
b. (4e f )2/8e f

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2. Evaluate the following:

a. (3/4)-¹ × (3/7)⁰

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b. 125²/³

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c. √81 × 5√27

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d. (a³b²)¹/² × (b³a⁴)-¹/³

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3. Solve the following equations:

a. 42-3x = 512

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b. 62x-1 =
216

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c. 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 = 2x

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4. At a particular time, the distance between the Earth and the Sun is 147300000 km. The
speed of light in vacuum is 3 x 10 8 m/s. Find in minutes and seconds, the time
required for light to travel from the Sun to the Earth

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5. Mr. Lim deposits a sum of $7200 in a bank. The simple interest for 9 months is $216.
a. Find the interest rate per annum

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b. If the interest is compounded annually at the same rate, find the total amount after 3
years. Give your answer in the nearest dollar.

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6. Solve the following inequalities, illustrating each solution using a number line.
a. 4 - 5x ≤ x - 5

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b. 5x -1 < 4 and 3x +5 ≥ x + 1

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7. Problem solving involving inequalities: Given that -5 < 2x ≤ 7, write down

a. the largest integer value of x

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b. the smallest integer value of x

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8. Ali scored 74, 82, and 60 for three of his Mathematics tests. What is the
lowest mark he must score for his fourth test if he aims to achieve an
average of at least 78 for the four tests?

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