01 - Similar Retest ch1 Sec1
01 - Similar Retest ch1 Sec1
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
JUNIOR COLLEGE 1 | CA 1
Chapter 1 Quadratics
INSTRUCTIONS :
Write in dark blue or black ink only and do not use a highlighter, glue or correction fluid.
If working is needed for any question, it must be shown clearly in your paper.
Electronic calculators must be used unless stated otherwise.
The number of mark is given in [] at the end of each question or part question.
Write your answer in the space provided, show all working clearly and neatly. Give non-exact
numerical answers to 3 significant figures, unless a different level of accuracy is specified in
the question.
2. Given that x and y are wholw numbers such that x is less than y and x.y = 247, write down
all the possible pairs (x,y) [3]
3. a) Find the prime factorization of 7056, leaving your answer in index notation, showing
your working clearly.
[2]
6. Find the highest common factor and the lowest common multiple of 630, 2800, and 12348.
[5]
7. Mr. Bean wants to pack 12 pencils, 16 pens, and 32 rulers equally into identitcal bags.
a) Find the largest number of bags that can be packed. [2]
b) Find the number of each item in a bag. [1]
8. Find two numbers that each bhas exactly12 factors, two of which are 4 and 13. [3]
10. a) Use prime factors to explain why 80 x 125 is aperfect square. [2]
b) k is non-zero whole number. Given that 80 x 125 x k is a perfect cube, write down the
smallest value of k. [2]
p
c) p and q are both prime numbers. Find the values of p and q such that 80 x 125 x is a
q
perfect cube. [2]