Unit circle, identities, graphs, law of sines/cosines
Circles & Coordinate Geometry
~10%
Circle equations, tangents, conics, coordinate proofs
Solid Geometry & Similarity
~5%
3D surface area & volume, scale factors
Statistics & Probability
~10%
Counting, combinatorics, probability, data analysis
The EST II Mathematics subject test is a rigorous examination for students in international and American-diploma programmes who wish to demonstrate advanced mathematical competency for university admissions. It covers algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and data analysis at a depth beyond the core EST I test.
What to expect
EST II Math is taken as a standalone subject test on the EST II examination day. It contains both multiple-choice and short constructed-response questions. The content aligns closely with pre-calculus and advanced secondary mathematics.
Level
Advanced secondary / pre-calculus
Topics
Algebra · Geometry · Trig · Stats
Format
MCQ + constructed response
Depth
Beyond EST I
⏱ EST II Math Level 1 Pacing & Calculator Strategy
Pacing Baseline: 50 questions in 60 minutes = 72 seconds per question. There is zero negative marking — never leave any question blank.
Three-Pass Execution: Pass 1 (Qs 1–25, ~20 min): bank routine algebra, basic trigonometry, and straight arithmetic. Pass 2 (Qs 26–45, ~25 min): solve conic equations, solid geometry, and multi-step probability. Pass 3 (Qs 46–50 & review, ~15 min): tackle non-routine proofs, vectors, and ensure all grid-in/bubble items are complete.
Calculator Mastery: An approved scientific or graphing calculator is permitted throughout. Use it to verify complex number computations, evaluate trigonometric functions in proper degree/radian modes, and solve quadratic systems.
▲ The 4 Core Commandments for Scoring 750+ on EST II Math
1. Never Leave Unanswered Items: With no penalty for incorrect answers, eliminate obvious extremes and make an educated guess whenever stumped.
2. Verify Calculator Angle Mode: Trig questions in EST II frequently switch between radian measure (e.g., 5π/6) and degree measure (e.g., 150°). Confirm angle mode before performing numerical evaluations.
3. Conic Identification by Inspection: Check the coefficients of x2 and y2: equal signs and equal coefficients indicate a circle; equal signs but different coefficients indicate an ellipse; opposite signs indicate a hyperbola.
4. Memorize 3D Solid & Circle Relations: Sphere volume 34πr3 and surface area 4πr2; cone volume 31πr2h; inscribed circle angle =21central; cyclic quadrilateral opposite angles sum to 180°.
EST II Mathematics domain distribution. Advanced Algebra (20%) and Functions (20%) together form 40% of the exam, complemented by Trigonometry (15%), Sequences & Complex Numbers (10%), Geometry (10%), Circles & Coordinate Geometry (10%), Statistics (10%), and Solid Geometry (5%).
An EST II Mathematics examination consists of 50 questions with an allocated testing time of 60 minutes. If a student completes the first 30 questions in 33 minutes, what is the maximum average time, in seconds, the student can spend on each of the remaining 20 questions?
Step 1: Compute total available time in seconds:60 min×60 s/min=3600 seconds.
Step 2: Compute time spent on first 30 questions:33 min×60 s/min=1980 seconds.
Step 4: Determine average time per remaining question:20 questions1620 seconds=81 seconds per question.
On the EST II Math exam, Advanced Algebra and Functions together account for 40% of the questions. In a 50-question test, if a student targets an accuracy rate of 90% in these two high-yield domains, how many questions from these domains can the student afford to miss at most?
Step 1: Find total questions from Advanced Algebra and Functions:50×0.40=20 questions.
Graphical solutions of systems of inequalities define a feasible region. To find vertices, solve pairs of boundary lines simultaneously. EST II questions may ask for the maximum or minimum of a linear expression over the feasible region — an introduction to linear programming.
● Advanced Algebra
Polynomial long division: divide p(x) by d(x) to get quotient q(x) and remainder r(x). Rational equations: multiply through by LCD, then solve, checking for extraneous solutions. Logarithmic equations: use log laws to combine terms, then convert to exponential form.
Worked example — Rational equation with extraneous solution
x=2 is extraneous (denominator = 0). Solution: x=−5.
Graphical representation of the nonlinear system y=x2−4x+3 and y=−2x+6. The parabola and line intersect at (−1,8) and (3,0).
▲ EST II Math Traps & Pitfalls — Rational Equations & Polynomial Theorems
Extraneous Solutions in Rational Equations: When multiplying across by the LCD, you may introduce solutions that make an original denominator zero. Always substitute candidate solutions back into the original denominators to verify they are non-zero.
Remainder Theorem Sign Inversion: When dividing P(x) by (x−c), the remainder is P(c). But when dividing by (x+c), the divisor is (x−(−c)), so the remainder is P(−c). Misplacing this minus sign is the #1 error on EST II polynomial questions.
Absolute Value Inequalities:∣x−a∣≤b translates to the compound inequality −b≤x−a≤b (an intersection/interval). In contrast, ∣x−a∣≥b translates to x−a≤−b OR x−a≥b (a union of disjoint rays).
Nonlinear Systems Intersection Count: When solving a system of a parabola y=ax2+bx+c and line y=mx+k, substitute to obtain a single quadratic. Check the discriminant Δ=B2−4AC: Δ>0 gives 2 real solutions, Δ=0 gives 1 tangent point, and Δ<0 gives no real intersections.
Solve log2(x+4)−log2x=3.
log2xx+4=3⇒xx+4=8⇒x+4=8x⇒x=74.
Solve the nonlinear system of equations: {y=x2−4x+32x+y=6 Find all points of intersection (x,y).
Substitution: Express y from the linear equation: y=6−2x. Substitute into the quadratic: 6−2x=x2−4x+3⟹x2−2x−3=0.
EST II places heavy emphasis on function behaviour, including composite and inverse functions, domain and range analysis, and the properties of logarithms.
Composition
(f∘g)(x)=f(g(x))
Inverse
f(f−1(x))=x
Log product
logb(mn)=logbm+logbn
Change of base
logba=lnblna
Worked example 2.A — Inverse
Find f−1(x) for f(x)=3x−2. y=3x−2⟹x=3y+2⟹f−1(x)=3x+2.
Worked example 2.B — Logarithm
Solve log2(x+3)=5. x+3=25=32⟹x=29.
⊙ Explorer · A function and its inverseinteractive
Sampled points on f(x) = 2ˣ and its inverse f⁻¹(x) = log₂x
x
f(x) = 2ˣ
f⁻¹(x) = log₂x
f(x₀) = 2^x₀2.000
f⁻¹(f(x₀))1.000
Rational function f(x)=x−13x+2. The vertical asymptote is at x=1 (where denominator is zero) and the horizontal asymptote is at y=3 (ratio of leading coefficients).
▲ EST II Math Traps & Pitfalls — Composite, Inverse & Logarithmic Functions
Domain of Composite Functions: For (f∘g)(x)=f(g(x)), x must reside in the domain of g AND g(x) must fall within the domain of f. Never simplify algebraically before checking initial domain constraints.
Inverse Functions and One-to-One:f−1(x) exists only if f passes the Horizontal Line Test. When swapping x and y, remember that the range of f becomes the domain of f−1. For restricted domains like f(x)=x2,x≥0, the inverse is f−1(x)=x,x≥0.
Logarithm Laws vs. False Analogies:log(a+b)=loga+logb. Only multiplication inside yields addition outside: log(ab)=loga+logb. Similarly, logbloga=log(a−b) — it is the change-of-base formula logba.
Function Transformations Order: For y=af(b(x−c))+d, horizontal stretch/compression by 1/∣b∣ and shift by c occur inside, while vertical stretch by a and vertical shift by d occur outside. f(x−c) shifts right by c; f(x+c) shifts left.
Given f(x)=ex and g(x)=ln(x+1), find the domain of g(f(x)) and simplify.
g(f(x))=ln(ex+1). Since ex>0 for all x, ex+1>1>0. Domain: all reals. Cannot simplify further.
Let f(x)=x−32x+1 for x=3. (a) Determine the inverse function f−1(x). (b) State the domain and range of f−1(x).
(a) Find the inverse function: Set y=x−32x+1. Swap x and y: x=y−32y+1⟹x(y−3)=2y+1⟹xy−3x=2y+1. Group y terms: xy−2y=3x+1⟹y(x−2)=3x+1⟹f−1(x)=x−23x+1.
(b) Domain and Range: The denominator of f−1(x) cannot be zero, so the domain is (−∞,2)∪(2,∞) or x=2. The range of f−1 equals the domain of f, which is (−∞,3)∪(3,∞) or y=3.
EST II tests arithmetic and geometric sequences, sigma notation, and arithmetic with complex numbers.
Arithmetic an
a1+(n−1)d
Geometric an
a1⋅rn−1
Arithmetic sum
2n(a1+an)
Complex product
(a+bi)(c+di) — FOIL, i2=−1
Worked example 3.A
Find the 10th term of the arithmetic sequence 3,7,11,…a10=3+(10−1)⋅4=3+36=39.
Geometric series
The sum of a finite geometric series with first term a1, ratio r, and n terms is Sn=1−ra1(1−rn). For ∣r∣<1, the infinite geometric series converges to S=1−ra1.
● Sequences, Series & Complex Numbers
Arithmetic series sum: Sn=2n(a1+an). Geometric series sum: Sn=1−ra1(1−rn); sum to infinity (∣r∣<1): S∞=1−ra1. Complex: (a+bi)+(c+di)=(a+c)+(b+d)i; (a+bi)(c+di)=(ac−bd)+(ad+bc)i.
Worked example — Sum to infinity
Find the sum to infinity of 12+4+34+⋯
r=1/3. S∞=1−1/312=2/312=18.
Convergence interval ∣r∣<1 for an infinite geometric series. The sum to infinity S∞=1−ra1 converges strictly inside (−1,1) with open endpoints; the series diverges for ∣r∣≥1.
▲ EST II Math Traps & Pitfalls — Sequences, Series & Complex Numbers
Infinite Geometric Series Convergence: The sum formula S∞=1−ra1 is valid only when ∣r∣<1. If ∣r∣≥1, the series diverges and has no finite sum. If a question asks for the sum of 3−6+12−24+⋯, the answer is "diverges", not 1−(−2)3=1.
Powers of i Modulo 4: The imaginary unit follows a 4-term repeating cycle: i1=i, i2=−1, i3=−i, and i4=1. To evaluate in, divide n by 4 and take the remainder r: in=ir (where remainder 0 corresponds to i0=1). For negative powers: i−1=−i.
Complex Division & Conjugate: Never divide terms individually. To evaluate c+dia+bi, multiply numerator and denominator by the complex conjugate c−di. The denominator becomes the real number c2+d2.
Sigma Indexing Traps: Watch the lower limit of summation! ∑k=1nc=nc, but ∑k=0nc=(n+1)c. In general, the number of terms is upper−lower+1.
The sum of the first n terms of an arithmetic sequence is Sn=2n2+3n. Find the 10th term.
an=Sn−Sn−1=(2n2+3n)−(2(n−1)2+3(n−1))=4n+1. So a10=41.
Let z=2−3i5+2i+i43. (a) Express z in standard form a+bi. (b) Compute the modulus ∣z∣.
(a) Simplify the quotient and power of i:
First evaluate 2−3i5+2i: multiply numerator and denominator by the conjugate 2+3i: (2−3i)(2+3i)(5+2i)(2+3i)=4−9i210+15i+4i+6i2=4+910−6+19i=134+19i.
Now evaluate i43: 43=4(10)+3, remainder 3, so i43=i3=−i=−1313i.
🇬🇧 Lines, Triangles & Polygons~10% · Angle theorems · Triangle congruence/similarity · Area of polygons
Advanced geometry on the EST II includes angle theorems, triangle congruence and similarity, and properties of quadrilaterals and regular polygons.
Triangle angle sum
180∘
Polygon angle sum
(n−2)×180∘
Area of triangle
21bh
Law of cosines
c2=a2+b2−2abcosC
Worked example 4.A
In triangle ABC, a=7, b=10, C=60∘. Find c. c2=49+100−2(7)(10)cos60∘=149−70=79,c=79.
● Lines, Triangles & Polygons
Parallel lines cut by a transversal: alternate interior angles are equal; co-interior (same-side) angles are supplementary. Triangle congruence: SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS, RHS. Similarity: AA, SAS, SSS — corresponding sides proportional. Exterior angle = sum of two non-adjacent interior angles.
Worked example — Exterior angle theorem
In triangle ABC, ∠A=48° and ∠B=63°. Find the exterior angle at C.
Exterior angle =∠A+∠B=48°+63°=111°.
Oblique triangle ABC with base c=AB=8. The Law of Cosines c2=a2+b2−2abcosC connects the three sides and any included angle.
▲ EST II Math Traps & Pitfalls — Triangles, Polygons & Area
Linear vs. Area vs. Volume Scale Factors: If two similar polygons have a linear scale factor of k, their perimeters scale by k, but their areas scale by k2. On EST II, questions often provide the ratio of areas (e.g. 9:16) and ask for perimeter — take the square root (3:4) first!
Regular Polygon Angle Inversions: Interior angle is n(n−2)180°, while exterior angle is n360°. Notice that interior+exterior=180°. It is almost always faster to compute the exterior angle first and subtract from 180°.
Triangle Inequality Theorem: For any valid triangle with sides a,b,c, the sum of any two sides must be strictly greater than the third: a+b>c, a+c>b, b+c>a. This implies ∣a−b∣<c<a+b.
Heron's Formula vs. Trigonometric Area: If all 3 sides are known, use Heron's formula: A=s(s−a)(s−b)(s−c) where semi-perimeter s=2a+b+c. If two sides and included angle are known, use 21absinC.
Two sides of a triangle are 7 cm and 10 cm with an included angle of 90°. Find the hypotenuse and all angles.
c=49+100=149≈12.2 cm. tanA=7/10⇒A≈35.0°. B≈55.0°.
A regular hexagon has side length s=6 cm. (a) Calculate the exact area of the hexagon. (b) Find the length of the long diagonal connecting two opposite vertices.
(a) Exact area: A regular hexagon is composed of 6 congruent equilateral triangles of side length s=6. The area of one equilateral triangle is 43s2=43(36)=93. Total area is: A=6×93=543 cm2≈93.53 cm2.
(b) Long diagonal: The long diagonal passes through the center of the circumscribed circle and equals twice the side length: d=2s=2(6)=12 cm.
📝 Chapter Quiz
5
Trigonometry
🇬🇧 Trigonometry~15% · Unit circle & radians · Trig identities · Law of sines/cosines · Graphs
EST II trigonometry goes beyond right-triangle ratios to include the unit circle, radian measure, graphing, and trigonometric identities.
⊙ Explorer · The unit circle, in radiansinteractive
The current point's coordinates and trig ratios
quantity
value
cos θ0.707
sin θ0.707
tan θ1.000
EST II works in radians: a full turn is 2π≈6.28, not 360°. P=(cosθ,sinθ) as above.
Graphs of trigonometric functions
The function y=Asin(Bx+C)+D has amplitude ∣A∣, period B2π, phase shift −C/B, and vertical shift D. Knowing how to read these parameters from a graph or equation is a core EST II skill.
● Advanced Trigonometry
Unit circle: (cosθ,sinθ). Key identities: tanθ=sinθ/cosθ; secθ=1/cosθ. Double angle: sin2θ=2sinθcosθ; cos2θ=1−2sin2θ. Law of cosines:c2=a2+b2−2abcosC. Area:21absinC.
Worked example — Non-right triangle (Law of Sines)
In triangle ABC: a=8, B=35°, C=75°. Find side b.
A=180°−35°−75°=70°. By sine rule: sinBb=sinAa⇒b=sin70°8sin35°≈0.93974.589≈4.88.
Sinusoidal wave y=2sin(2x)+1 with amplitude A=2, period T=B2π=π≈3.14, and midline y=1.
▲ EST II Math Traps & Pitfalls — Trigonometry & Angle Measures
Radian vs. Degree Calculator Mode: EST II problems frequently present angles in radians (e.g., 5π/6) alongside degree options or vice versa. Always check your calculator's active mode before computing numerical values.
Double-Angle Identity Selection:cos(2θ) has three identities: cos2θ−sin2θ, 2cos2θ−1, and 1−2sin2θ. In equations containing sinθ, choose 1−2sin2θ to produce a single-variable quadratic in sine; in equations containing cosθ, choose 2cos2θ−1.
Quadrant Signs (ASTC Rule): Remember: All positive in Q I; Sine positive in Q II; Tangent positive in Q III; Cosine positive in Q IV. For sinθ=−1/2, the solutions lie strictly in Quadrants III and IV.
Range of Inverse Trigonometric Functions: Standard principal value ranges: arcsinx∈[−π/2,π/2], arccosx∈[0,π], and arctanx∈(−π/2,π/2). Calculator evaluations will return only the principal value.
Circle theorems and coordinate geometry of conic sections are significant topics on the EST II Mathematics subject test.
Circle equation
(x−h)2+(y−k)2=r2
Arc length
rθ (θ in radians)
Sector area
21r2θ
Inscribed angle
=21×central angle
Worked example 6.A
Write the equation of a circle with centre (3,−2) and radius 5. (x−3)2+(y+2)2=25.
⊙ Explorer · Circle equation, centre-radiusinteractive
Sampled points on the current circle
x
y
equation(x-3)² + (y+2)² = 25
Ellipses and hyperbolas
An ellipse: a2(x−h)2+b2(y−k)2=1. A hyperbola: a2(x−h)2−b2(y−k)2=1. EST II may ask you to identify the type of conic from a standard-form equation and state key features like vertices, foci, or asymptotes.
● Circles & Coordinate Geometry
Circle equation: (x−h)2+(y−k)2=r2. A tangent to a circle at point P is perpendicular to the radius at P. Circle theorems: angle at centre = twice angle at circumference; angles in same segment are equal; tangent-radius angle = 90°. Chord perpendicular bisector passes through the centre.
Worked example — Tangent from external point
A circle has centre O(3,2) and radius 5. Point P(10,2) lies outside the circle. Find the length of the tangent from P to the circle.
Ellipse centered at (1,−2) with horizontal major axis length 2a=8 and vertical minor axis length 2b=6. The foci lie at (1±7,−2).
▲ EST II Math Traps & Pitfalls — Circles & Conic Sections
Completing the Square for Circles: When converting general form x2+y2+Dx+Ey+F=0 to standard form (x−h)2+(y−k)2=r2, remember to add (D/2)2 and (E/2)2 to both sides of the equation. Forgetting to add them to the right-hand side produces an incorrect radius.
Tangent Perpendicularity: A line tangent to a circle at point P(x1,y1) is always perpendicular to the radius OP. If the radius has slope m, the tangent line has slope −1/m.
Conic Identification from General Quadratic: In Ax2+Cy2+Dx+Ey+F=0: if A=C, it is a circle; if A=C but both have the same sign (AC>0), it is an ellipse; if A and C have opposite signs (AC<0), it is a hyperbola; if either A=0 or C=0 (but not both), it is a parabola.
Focal Distance Formulas: For an ellipse, c2=a2−b2 (foci are inside the ellipse, so c<a). For a hyperbola, c2=a2+b2 (foci are outside the vertices, so c>a). Do not confuse these two relations!
Find the equation of the circle that passes through (0,0), (6,0) and (0,8).
Let (x−h)2+(y−k)2=r2. Using (0,0): h2+k2=r2. Using (6,0): (6−h)2+k2=r2 gives h=3. Using (0,8): h2+(8−k)2=r2 gives k=4. So r2=25. Equation: (x−3)2+(y−4)2=25.
Find the equation of the tangent line to the circle x2+y2=25 at the point P(3,4).
Radius slope: The center is the origin O(0,0). The slope of the radius connecting (0,0) and (3,4) is mradius=3−04−0=34.
Tangent line slope: Since the tangent is perpendicular to the radius, its slope is the negative reciprocal: mtangent=−43.
Point-slope equation: Using point P(3,4): y−4=−43(x−3)⟹4(y−4)=−3(x−3)⟹4y−16=−3x+9⟹3x+4y=25.
📝 Chapter Quiz
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Solid Geometry & Similarity
🇬🇧 Solid Geometry & Similarity~5% · Surface area & volume of 3D solids · Scale factors for area/volume
Three-dimensional geometry and similarity ratios appear at the end of the EST II test, often combined with algebraic reasoning.
Sphere volume
34πr3
Cone volume
31πr2h
Cylinder volume
πr2h
Similarity ratio
lengths k : areas k2 : volumes k3
Worked example 7.A
Two similar spheres have radii 3 and 6. Find the ratio of their volumes. Ratio of radii=1:2,Volume ratio=13:23=1:8.
● Solid Geometry & Similarity
Sphere: SA =4πr2, V =34πr3. Cylinder: SA =2πr2+2πrh, V =πr2h. Cone: SA =πr2+πrl, V =31πr2h. For similar solids with scale factor k: area scales as k2, volume scales as k3.
Worked example — Volume of composite solid
A solid consists of a cylinder (radius 4 cm, height 6 cm) with a hemisphere on top. Find the total volume.
Right circular cylinder of radius r=4 and height h=10. Volume V=πr2h=160π, lateral area L=2πrh=80π, total surface area A=2πr2+2πrh=112π.
▲ EST II Math Traps & Pitfalls — 3D Solids & Similarity Ratios
Similar Solids Power Laws: When two solids are similar with linear scale factor k=L1/L2: corresponding surface areas scale as k2, and volumes scale as k3. If a question states that volume increases by a factor of 8, the linear dimensions double (38=2), and the surface area quadruples (22=4).
Cone Slant Height vs. Vertical Height: The volume formula V=31πr2h requires the vertical altitudeh, NOT the slant height l. Use the Pythagorean theorem r2+h2=l2 to solve for h before calculating volume.
Total Surface Area vs. Lateral Surface Area: Questions often ask for "lateral surface area" (excluding the circular base(s)) or "open cylinder" (one base). Always read carefully whether one, two, or zero circular bases are included.
Composite Solids Volume vs. Surface Area: While volumes of combined parts add directly (Vtotal=V1+V2), surface areas do NOT add directly because the joining interface/contact face is interior and must be subtracted from both solids.
Two similar cones have surface areas in the ratio 4:9. If the smaller cone has volume 16π cm3, find the volume of the larger.
Area ratio =k2=4/9, so k=2/3. Volume ratio =k3=8/27. Larger volume =16π×27/8=54π cm3.
A right circular cone has base radius r=6 cm and slant height l=10 cm. (a) Determine the vertical height h and volume V of the cone in terms of π. (b) Calculate the total surface area of the cone.
(a) Height and Volume: The radius, vertical height, and slant height form a right triangle: h=l2−r2=102−62=100−36=64=8 cm. The volume is: V=31πr2h=31π(36)(8)=96π cm3.
(b) Total Surface Area: Sum of base area and lateral area: A=πr2+πrl=π(62)+π(6)(10)=36π+60π=96π cm2.
📝 Chapter Quiz
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Statistics & Probability
🇬🇧 Statistics & Probability~10% · Permutations & combinations · Probability rules · Data distributions
Data analysis and probability on the EST II go beyond basic means and medians to include distributions, graphical representations, and counting methods.
Permutations
nPr=(n−r)!n!
Combinations
(rn)=r!(n−r)!n!
Conditional probability
P(A∣B)=P(B)P(A∩B)
Standard deviation
measures spread from mean
Worked example 8.A
In how many ways can 3 students be chosen from a group of 8? (38)=3!⋅5!8!=68×7×6=56.
● Statistics, Counting & Probability
Permutations (order matters): nPr=(n−r)!n!. Combinations (order irrelevant): nCr=r!(n−r)!n!. Conditional probability:P(A∣B)=P(B)P(A∩B). Independent events: P(A∩B)=P(A)⋅P(B). Normal distribution: ~68% within 1σ, ~95% within 2σ.
Worked example — Combinations with restrictions
From 4 boys and 5 girls, choose a team of 4 with at least 2 girls. How many ways?
Normal distribution with mean μ=100 and standard deviation σ=15. Approximately 68.2% of data falls within [85,115] (shaded), 95.4% within [70,130], and 99.7% within [55,145].
▲ EST II Math Traps & Pitfalls — Statistics & Counting Methods
Permutation vs. Combination: If order or role assignment matters (e.g. President/VP/Treasurer, race positions, arrangements in a line), use permutations nPr=(n−r)!n!. If selection order does not distinguish groups (e.g. committees, hand of cards, team rosters), use combinations (rn)=r!(n−r)!n!.
Mutually Exclusive vs. Independent Events: Two events cannot be both mutually exclusive and independent (unless one has probability 0)! Mutually exclusive means P(A∩B)=0, so P(A∪B)=P(A)+P(B). Independent means P(A∩B)=P(A)⋅P(B).
Conditional Probability Denominator: In P(A∣B)=P(B)P(A∩B), the conditioning event B becomes the new, restricted sample space in the denominator. Never divide by P(A) when conditioning on B.
Standard Deviation vs. Variance: Variance is σ2 (squared units), while standard deviation is σ=variance (original units). Standard deviation measures dispersion: adding a constant to all data values leaves σ unchanged, while multiplying by c multiplies σ by ∣c∣.
Events A and B are such that P(A)=0.6, P(B)=0.5, P(A∣B)=0.4. Find P(A∪B).
A committee of 5 is to be formed from 6 men and 8 women. (a) In how many ways can the committee be formed if it must contain exactly 3 women? (b) What is the probability that the committee contains at least 4 women?
(a) Exactly 3 women: We must choose 3 women from 8 and 2 men from 6: (38)×(26)=56×15=840 ways.
(b) Probability of at least 4 women:
Total ways to form any 5-member committee from 14 people: (514)=5×4×3×2×114×13×12×11×10=2002.
Exactly 4 women (4W, 1M): (48)(16)=70×6=420.
Exactly 5 women (5W, 0M): (58)(06)=56×1=56.
Favorable outcomes: 420+56=476.
Probability: P(at least 4 women)=2002476=14334≈0.2377(23.8%).
📝 Chapter Quiz
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Practice set
Fifty EST II Mathematics problems spanning advanced algebra, functions, sequences, trigonometry, geometry, circles, solids, and statistics — graded by difficulty.
1
Factor completely: x3−4x.
Intermediate
x(x2−4)=x(x−2)(x+2).
2
Simplify x2−x−6x2−9.
Intermediate
(x−3)(x+2)(x−3)(x+3)=x+2x+3,x=3.
3
When f(x)=x3−2x2+x−5 is divided by (x−2), find the remainder.
Intermediate
f(2)=8−8+2−5=−3.
4
Solve ∣3x−1∣=8.
Intermediate
3x−1=8⇒x=3;3x−1=−8⇒x=−37.
5
Is (x−1) a factor of x3−3x+2?
Advanced
f(1)=1−3+2=0, so yes.
Yes — (x−1) is a factor.
6
Solve 2x2−3x−5=0.
Intermediate
(2x−5)(x+1)=0⇒x=25 or x=−1.
7
Solve the system x2+y=5, x+y=3.
Advanced
y=3−x. Substitute: x2+3−x=5⇒x2−x−2=0⇒x=2 or x=−1.
(2,1) and (−1,4).
8
Solve x−12x=3.
Advanced
2x=3(x−1)=3x−3⇒x=3.
9
Solve 2x+3=5.
Intermediate
2x+3=25⇒x=11.
10
Find the range of f(x)=x2+3.
Intermediate
[3,∞).
11
Let f(x)=2x−1 and g(x)=x+3. Find (f∘g)(x).
Intermediate
f(g(x))=2(x+3)−1=2x+5.
12
Find f−1(x) for f(x)=3x+2.
Intermediate
y=3x+2⇒x=3y−2⇒f−1(x)=3x−2.
13
Solve log2(x−1)=3.
Intermediate
x−1=23=8⇒x=9.
14
Simplify log5125−log525.
Intermediate
log525125=log55=1.
15
Solve ex=10. Give exact form.
Advanced
x=ln10.
16
Find the 15th term of the arithmetic sequence 4,7,10,…
Intermediate
a15=4+(14)(3)=46.
17
Find the sum of the first 20 terms of 2+5+8+⋯
Intermediate
a20=2+19×3=59.
S20=220(2+59)=610.
18
Find the 6th term of the geometric sequence 3,6,12,…
Intermediate
a6=3⋅25=96.
19
Find the sum to infinity of 8+4+2+⋯
Advanced
S∞=1−218=16.
20
An arithmetic sequence has a1=5 and common difference 4. Find the sum of the first 10 terms.
Advanced
S10=210(2×5+9×4)=5×46=230.
21
Find the exact value of sin30∘+cos60∘.
Basic
21+21=1.
22
Simplify sin2θ+cos2θ.
Basic
1.
23
Prove: 1−cosθsin2θ=1+cosθ.
Advanced
1−cosθ1−cos2θ=1−cosθ(1−cosθ)(1+cosθ)=1+cosθ.✓
24
In a right triangle, sinθ=135. Find cosθ.
Intermediate
cosθ=1−16925=1312.
25
Find the exact value of tan45∘+sin90∘.
Intermediate
1+1=2.
26
In triangle ABC, AB=6, BC=8, and angle B=90∘. Find AC.
Intermediate
AC=36+64=10.
27
Find the area of a triangle with sides 5, 7, and included angle 60∘.
Advanced
A=21×5×7×sin60∘=4353.
28
Use the law of cosines to find c when a=5, b=7, C=90∘.
Advanced
c2=25+49−0=74⇒c=74.
29
Find the equation of a circle centred at (2,−3) with radius 5.
Intermediate
(x−2)2+(y+3)2=25.
30
Find the centre and radius of x2+y2−4x+6y−12=0.
Advanced
Complete the square: (x−2)2+(y+3)2=25.
Centre (2,−3),r=5.
31
An arc of a circle with radius 6 subtends an angle of 2 radians. Find the arc length.
Intermediate
s=rθ=6×2=12.
32
A sector has radius 4 and angle π/3. Find its area.
Advanced
A=21r2θ=21(16)3π=38π.
33
An inscribed angle intercepts an arc of 80∘. Find the angle.
Intermediate
Inscribed angle=21×80∘=40∘.
34
Find the volume of a sphere with radius 3.
Intermediate
V=34π(3)3=36π.
35
Find the surface area of a cone with radius 4 and slant height 5.
Advanced
SA=πr(r+l)=π(4)(9)=36π.
36
Two similar cones have radii 3 and 6. Find the ratio of their volumes.
Advanced
(63)3=81.
37
Find the volume of a cylinder with radius 5 and height 9.
Intermediate
V=πr2h=225π.
38
Five test scores are 70, 75, 80, 85, 90. Find the mean and range.
Basic
xˉ=80;range=90−70=20.
39
How many ways can 4 students be chosen from 10?
Intermediate
(410)=4!⋅6!10!=210.
40
A bag contains 5 red and 3 blue balls. Two are drawn without replacement. Find P(both red).
Advanced
85×74=5620=145.
41
Evaluate 5!÷3!.
Basic
6120=20.
42
Two events A and B are independent. P(A)=0.4, P(B)=0.5. Find P(A∩B).
Intermediate
P(A∩B)=0.4×0.5=0.2.
43
Expand (x+2)4 using the binomial theorem. Find the coefficient of x3.
Advanced
(14)21=8.
44
A complex number is z=3+4i. Find ∣z∣.
Intermediate
∣z∣=9+16=5.
45
Multiply (2+3i)(1−i).
Advanced
2−2i+3i−3i2=2+i+3=5+i.
46
Express 0.36 as a fraction. (0.3666…)
Advanced
Let x=0.36. Then 10x=3.6, 9x=3.3.
x=93.3=3011.
47
How many 3-digit numbers can be formed from {1,2,3,4,5} with no repetition?
Intermediate
5P3=5×4×3=60.
48
Find limx→2x−2x2−4.
Advanced
x−2(x−2)(x+2)=x+2x→24.
49
A geometric sequence has first term 6 and common ratio −21. Find the 5th term.
Intermediate
a5=6×(−21)4=6×161=83.
50
Solve 23x=16x−1.
Advanced
23x=24(x−1)⇒3x=4x−4.
x=4.
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