Applying linear equations in two unknowns in real life situation Practice exercise 2

Course: Grade 8 mathematics - Algebra - Linear equations

Quiz Questions (60 questions)

Question 1
A boat travels 60 km downstream in 2 hours and returns upstream in 3 hours. Find the speed of the boat in still water if the river current is 5 km/h.
Question 2
A boat travels 60 km downstream in 2 hours and returns upstream in 3 hours. Find the speed of the boat in still water if the river current is 5 km/h. (1mark)
Question 3
A boat travels 60 km downstream in 2 hours and returns upstream in 3 hours. Find the speed of the boat in still water if the river current is 5 km/h. (1mark)
Question 4
A boat travels 60 km downstream in 2 hours and returns upstream in 3 hours. Find the speed of the boat in still water if the river current is 5 km/h. (1mark)
Question 5
A boat travels 60 km downstream in 2 hours and returns upstream in 3 hours. Find the speed of the boat in still water if the river current is 5 km/h. (1mark)
Question 6
A boat travels 60 km downstream in 2 hours and returns upstream in 3 hours. Find the speed of the boat in still water if the river current is 5 km/h. (1mark)
Question 7
A boat travels 60 km downstream in 2 hours and returns upstream in 3 hours. Find the speed of the boat in still water if the river current is 5 km/h. (1mark)
Question 8
A boat travels 60 km downstream in 2 hours and returns upstream in 3 hours. Find the speed of the boat in still water if the river current is 5 km/h. (1mark)
Question 9
A boat travels 60 km downstream in 2 hours and returns upstream in 3 hours. Find the speed of the boat in still water if the river current is 5 km/h. (1mark)
Question 10
A boat travels 60 km downstream in 2 hours and returns upstream in 3 hours. Find the speed of the boat in still water if the river current is 5 km/h. (1mark)
Question 11
A boat travels 60 km downstream in 2 hours and returns upstream in 3 hours. Find the speed of the boat in still water if the river current is 5 km/h. (1mark)
Question 12
A boat travels 60 km downstream in 2 hours and returns upstream in 3 hours. Find the speed of the boat in still water if the river current is 5 km/h. (1mark)
Question 13
A boat travels 60 km downstream in 2 hours and returns upstream in 3 hours. Find the speed of the boat in still water if the river current is 5 km/h. (1mark)
Question 14
A boat travels 60 km downstream in 2 hours and returns upstream in 3 hours. Find the speed of the boat in still water if the river current is 5 km/h.
Question 15
A boat travels 60 km downstream in 2 hours and returns upstream in 3 hours. Find the speed of the boat in still water if the river current is 5 km/h.
Question 16
A boat travels 60 km downstream in 2 hours and returns upstream in 3 hours. Find the speed of the boat in still water if the river current is 5 km/h.
Question 17
A boat travels 60 km downstream in 2 hours and returns upstream in 3 hours. Find the speed of the boat in still water if the river current is 5 km/h.
Question 18
A boat travels 60 km downstream in 2 hours and returns upstream in 3 hours. Find the speed of the boat in still water if the river current is 5 km/h.
Question 19
A boat travels 60 km downstream in 2 hours and returns upstream in 3 hours. Find the speed of the boat in still water if the river current is 5 km/h.
Question 20
A boat travels 60 km downstream in 2 hours and returns upstream in 3 hours. Find the speed of the boat in still water if the river current is 5 km/h.
Question 21
A boat travels 60 km downstream in 2 hours and returns upstream in 3 hours. Find the speed of the boat in still water if the river current is 5 km/h.
Question 22
A boat travels 60 km downstream in 2 hours and returns upstream in 3 hours. Find the speed of the boat in still water if the river current is 5 km/h.  (1mark)
Question 23
A boat travels 60 km downstream in 2 hours and returns upstream in 3 hours. Find the speed of the boat in still water if the river current is 5 km/h.  (1mark)
Question 24
A boat travels 60 km downstream in 2 hours and returns upstream in 3 hours. Find the speed of the boat in still water if the river current is 5 km/h.  (1 mark)
Question 25
A boat travels 60 km downstream in 2 hours and returns upstream in 3 hours. Find the speed of the boat in still water if the river current is 5 km/h.  (1 mark)
Question 26
Mercy works two jobs: one pays KES 300 per hour, the other pays KES 150 per hour. In one week, she worked 10 hours in total and earned KES 2,400. How many hours did she work at the higher-paying job?
Question 27
Mercy works two jobs: one pays KES 300 per hour, the other pays KES 150 per hour. In one week, she worked 10 hours in total and earned KES 2,400. How many hours did she work at the higher-paying job?  (1mark)
Question 28
Mercy works two jobs: one pays KES 300 per hour, the other pays KES 150 per hour. In one week, she worked 10 hours in total and earned KES 2,400. How many hours did she work at the higher-paying job?  (1mark)
Question 29
Mercy works two jobs: one pays KES 300 per hour, the other pays KES 150 per hour. In one week, she worked 10 hours in total and earned KES 2,400. How many hours did she work at the higher-paying job?  (1 mark)
Question 30
The sum of Brian and James' ages is 34. Five years ago, Brian was three times as old as James. What is James' current age?
Question 31
The sum of Brian and James' ages is 34. Five years ago, Brian was three times as old as James. What is James' current age? (1mark)
Question 32
The sum of Brian and James' ages is 34. Five years ago, Brian was three times as old as James. What is James' current age? (1mark)
Question 33
The sum of Brian and James' ages is 34. Five years ago, Brian was three times as old as James. What is James' current age? (1 mark)
Question 34
Three bananas and four oranges cost KES 210. Five bananas and two oranges cost KES 230. What is the cost of one banana?
Question 35
Three bananas and four oranges cost KES 210. Five bananas and two oranges cost KES 230. What is the cost of one banana?  (1mark)
Question 36
Three bananas and four oranges cost KES 210. Five bananas and two oranges cost KES 230. What is the cost of one banana?  (1mark)
Question 37
Three bananas and four oranges cost KES 210. Five bananas and two oranges cost KES 230. What is the cost of one banana?  (1 mark)
Question 38
Three pencils and two pens cost KES 120. Two pencils and three pens cost KES 130. What is the cost of one pen?
Question 39
Three pencils and two pens cost KES 120. Two pencils and three pens cost KES 130. What is the cost of one pen?  (1mark)
Question 40
Three pencils and two pens cost KES 120. Two pencils and three pens cost KES 130. What is the cost of one pen?  (1mark)
Question 41
Three pencils and two pens cost KES 120. Two pencils and three pens cost KES 130. What is the cost of one pen?  (1 mark)
Question 42
There are two whole numbers. Their sum is 36. Three times the first number is 12 more than twice the second. What is the first number?
Question 43
There are two whole numbers. Their sum is 36. Three times the first number is 12 more than twice the second. What is the first number?  (1mark)
Question 44
There are two whole numbers. Their sum is 36. Three times the first number is 12 more than twice the second. What is the first number?  (1mark)
Question 45
There are two whole numbers. Their sum is 36. Three times the first number is 12 more than twice the second. What is the first number?  (1 mark)
Question 46
The sum of Amina’s and her daughter’s ages is 42. Three years ago, Amina was five times as old as her daughter. What are their current ages?
Question 47
The sum of Amina’s and her daughter’s ages is 42. Three years ago, Amina was five times as old as her daughter. What are their current ages?  (1mark)
Question 48
The sum of Amina’s and her daughter’s ages is 42. Three years ago, Amina was five times as old as her daughter. What are their current ages?  (1mark)
Question 49
The sum of Amina’s and her daughter’s ages is 42. Three years ago, Amina was five times as old as her daughter. What are their current ages?  (1 mark)
Question 50
Two notebooks and five pens cost KES 290. Three notebooks and four pens cost KES 310. What is the cost of one pen?
Question 51
Two notebooks and five pens cost KES 290. Three notebooks and four pens cost KES 310. What is the cost of one pen?  (1mark)
Question 52
Two notebooks and five pens cost KES 290. Three notebooks and four pens cost KES 310. What is the cost of one pen?  (1mark)
Question 53
There are two numbers. When the second is subtracted from twice the first, the result is 18. When 9 is added to the first number, the result equals twice the second. What are the two numbers?
Question 54
There are two numbers. When the second is subtracted from twice the first, the result is 18. When 9 is added to the first number, the result equals twice the second. What are the two numbers?  (1mark)
Question 55
There are two numbers. When the second is subtracted from twice the first, the result is 18. When 9 is added to the first number, the result equals twice the second. What are the two numbers?  (1mark)
Question 56
There are two numbers. When the second is subtracted from twice the first, the result is 18. When 9 is added to the first number, the result equals twice the second. What are the two numbers?  (1mark)
Question 57
There are two numbers. When the second is subtracted from twice the first, the result is 18. When 9 is added to the first number, the result equals twice the second. What are the two numbers?  (1 mark)
Question 58
A student scored 5 marks more in English than in Mathematics. The total score in both subjects was 135. What was the score in English?
Question 59
A student scored 5 marks more in English than in Mathematics. The total score in both subjects was 135. What was the score in English?  (1mark)
Question 60
A student scored 5 marks more in English than in Mathematics. The total score in both subjects was 135. What was the score in English?  (1mark)

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