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1Solve the equation 7x - 4 = 3x + 16.
A.x = 3
B.x = 5
C.x = 2
D.x = -5
Explanation: Subtract 3x from both sides: 4x - 4 = 16. Add 4 to both sides: 4x = 20. Divide by 4: x = 5. Check: 7(5) - 4 = 31 and 3(5) + 16 = 31.
2In a right-angled triangle ABC with right angle at A, if AB = 6 cm and AC = 8 cm, what is the length of the hypotenuse BC?
A.14 cm
B.√28 cm
C.10 cm
D.100 cm
Explanation: According to the Pythagorean theorem, BC² = AB² + AC² = 6² + 8² = 36 + 64 = 100. Taking the square root gives BC = 10 cm.
3What are the solutions to the quadratic equation: x² - 9 = 0?
A.x = 3 and x = -3
B.x = 9 and x = -9
C.x = 3 only
D.x = 0 and x = 9
Explanation: Factorizing the difference of squares gives (x - 3)(x + 3) = 0. Therefore, the solutions are x = 3 and x = -3.
4Solve the system of linear equations: x + y = 20 x - y = 4
A.x = 10, y = 10
B.x = 14, y = 6
C.x = 12, y = 8
D.x = 16, y = 4
Explanation: Adding the two equations: (x + y) + (x - y) = 20 + 4, which gives 2x = 24, so x = 12. Substituting into the first equation: 12 + y = 20, so y = 8.
5In a triangle ABC, point M lies on [AB] and point N lies on [AC] such that (MN) is parallel to (BC). If AM = 3 cm, AB = 9 cm, and AN = 4 cm, what is the length of AC?
A.10 cm
B.12 cm
C.6.75 cm
D.16 cm
Explanation: By Thales's theorem, AM / AB = AN / AC. Thus, 3 / 9 = 4 / AC, which means 1/3 = 4 / AC. Cross-multiplying gives AC = 3 × 4 = 12 cm.
6Expand and simplify the algebraic expression: (2x - 3)².
A.4x² - 9
B.4x² - 6x + 9
C.4x² + 12x + 9
D.4x² - 12x + 9
Explanation: Using the identity (a - b)² = a² - 2ab + b²: (2x)² - 2(2x)(3) + 3² = 4x² - 12x + 9.
7In a right-angled triangle with hypotenuse of length 10 cm and an adjacent side of length 6 cm to angle θ, what is cos(θ)?
A.0.6
B.0.8
C.0.75
D.1.2
Explanation: Cosine is defined as adjacent side / hypotenuse = 6 / 10 = 0.6.
8In an orthonormal coordinate plane (O, i, j), what is the distance between points A(1, 2) and B(4, 6)?
A.7
B.5
C.25
D.√7
Explanation: Distance AB = √((xB - xA)² + (yB - yA)²) = √((4 - 1)² + (6 - 2)²) = √(3² + 4²) = √(9 + 16) = √25 = 5.
9For which real numbers x is the inequality -2x + 3 < 11 true?
A.x < -4
B.x > -4
C.x > 4
D.x < 4
Explanation: Subtract 3 from both sides: -2x < 8. Dividing both sides by the negative number -2 reverses the inequality: x > -4. Check with x = 0: 3 < 11 is true.
10What is the slope (gradient) of the straight line passing through points P(2, 3) and Q(6, 11)?
A.1/2
B.4
C.2
D.8
Explanation: Slope m = (yQ - yP) / (xQ - xP) = (11 - 3) / (6 - 2) = 8 / 4 = 2.

About the Brevet d'Études du Premier Cycle (BEPC) Exam

The Brevet d'Études du Premier Cycle (BEPC) is Mauritania's national lower-secondary leaving examination. It is set by the Direction des Examens et des Concours (DEC) of the Ministère de l'Éducation et de la Réforme du Système d'Enseignement at the end of the fourth year of collège (4AS). The 2026 written papers ran from 24 to 26 June, and 28.77% of the 72,601 candidates who sat were admitted. This free 100-question bank is independent practice by OpenExamPrep for the mathematics, sciences, French, Arabic, history-geography, and civic and Islamic education covered in collège. It is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation, past paper, or simulation of the written Arabic and French papers.

Exam sponsor: Direction des Examens et des Concours (DEC), Ministère de l'Éducation et de la Réforme du Système d'Enseignement. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The Direction des Examens et des Concours (DEC) sets the BEPC nationally for pupils finishing the four-year collège cycle (4AS). In 2026 the written papers ran from 24 to 26 June and about 75,000 candidates registered. Papers follow Mauritania's bilingual Arabic-French curriculum across the collège subjects. Passing the BEPC certifies completion of lower secondary education and leads on to lycée. This 100-question bank is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation by OpenExamPrep, not an official paper or format simulation.

Time Limit

Three-day written sitting (24–26 June 2026). Per-paper durations are not published on DEC's public pages.

Passing Score

Results are published as weighted averages out of 20 (the 2026 national top score was 18.66/20). No fixed pass mark is stated on DEC's public results pages (checked September 2026); check the session's official communiqué.

Exam / Certification Fees

Not listed on DEC or government procedures pages (checked September 2026); confirm with your school or the DEC.

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Reported exam pass rate: 28.77% (2026). 20,884 of 72,601 candidates who sat were admitted (Le Calame, citing DEC figures). Rates ranged from 12.41% in Adrar to 63.92% in Hodh Chargui. This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website

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We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

Practice sample: 25 questions

Mathematics

Equations, systems and inequalities, identities, Thales and Pythagoras, trigonometry, vectors, coordinate geometry, volumes, and statistics.

Practice sample: 20 questions

Physical and chemical sciences

Weight, forces, circuits and Ohm's law, electrical power and energy, pH, reactions, gas tests, and solution concentration.

Practice sample: 15 questions

Natural sciences

Digestion, circulation, respiration, the nervous system, immunity, reproduction, and chromosomes.

Practice sample: 15 questions

French language

Clauses, moods, tenses, relative pronouns, reported speech, figures of speech, and text purpose.

Practice sample: 10 questions

Arabic language

Arabic grammar and morphology, with a short cultural and historical reading.

Practice sample: 10 questions

History and geography

Mauritania's relief, borders, climate, mining, heritage towns, independence, currency, and regional organizations.

Practice sample: 5 questions

Civic and Islamic education

National institutions, taxation, the rule of law, and Islamic ethics.

Preparing for the Brevet d'Études du Premier Cycle (BEPC) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Results are published as weighted averages out of 20 (the 2026 national top score was 18.66/20). No fixed pass mark is stated on DEC's public results pages (checked September 2026); check the session's official communiqué.
  • Assessment: The Direction des Examens et des Concours (DEC) sets the BEPC nationally for pupils finishing the four-year collège cycle (4AS). In 2026 the written papers ran from 24 to 26 June and about 75,000 candidates registered. Papers follow Mauritania's bilingual Arabic-French curriculum across the collège subjects. Passing the BEPC certifies completion of lower secondary education and leads on to lycée. This 100-question bank is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation by OpenExamPrep, not an official paper or format simulation.
  • Time limit: Three-day written sitting (24–26 June 2026). Per-paper durations are not published on DEC's public pages.
  • Exam / certification fees: Not listed on DEC or government procedures pages (checked September 2026); confirm with your school or the DEC. Official sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BEPC in Mauritania?

The Brevet d'Études du Premier Cycle is the national exam at the end of the four-year collège cycle (4AS). It certifies lower-secondary completion and leads on to lycée.

Who organizes the BEPC?

The Direction des Examens et des Concours (DEC) of the Ministère de l'Éducation et de la Réforme du Système d'Enseignement. Results are published on the ministry's DEC results portal.

When was the 2026 BEPC and how many candidates passed?

The written papers ran from 24 to 26 June 2026. Of the 72,601 candidates who sat, 20,884 (28.77%) were admitted.

How are BEPC results expressed?

Results are weighted averages out of 20; the 2026 national top score was 18.66/20. Check the DEC's official communiqué for each session's admission rules.

Are these questions from official BEPC papers?

No. They are an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation by OpenExamPrep. French and Arabic text is kept where the language itself is tested, but the bank does not reproduce or simulate the official written papers.