What examination does this resource concern?

This resource concerns the Banadir Grade 8 primary-leaving examination. The Banadir Education Directorate announced the 2025–2026 examination schedule; it is not presented here as one federal NEC Grade 8 examination covering all regions.

What format and languages should candidates expect?

Written primary-leaving subject papers. The reviewed Banadir English and Somali papers establish written assessment, but do not establish a complete 2026 component specification. English and Somali are confirmed by the Banadir Directorate's English (2021) and Af-Soomaali (2022) papers. This is not an exhaustive list of permitted languages for every current subject; confirm the 2026 arrangements with the Directorate.

Does this cover the complete examination?

This is independent practice: an English-language MCQ study adaptation for selected topics, not an official translation, format simulation, or substitute for writing, speaking, practical or performance practice. It does not cover every subject or skill. The topic percentages describe this bank only, not official examination weights.

Where should I confirm entry rules, fees and marks?

The assessment is for Grade 8 pupils in Banadir. Current school registration, document, private-candidate and resit requirements must be confirmed with the Directorate. Current fees, duration, total question count and pass marks were not confirmed in the reviewed sources. Obtain the current candidate instructions from the examining authority.

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1What is the value of 45.67 + 128.4 - 39.85?

A.134.22

B.144.22

C.134.82

D.133.22

Explanation: Follow standard arithmetic addition and subtraction from left to right: First, add 45.67 + 128.40 = 174.07. Then, subtract 39.85 from 174.07: 174.07 - 39.85 = 134.22.

2Evaluate the fraction expression: 2 1/3 + 1 3/4 - 5/6.

A.2 11/12

B.3 1/4

C.3 5/12

D.3 1/2

Explanation: Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions or work with whole numbers and common denominators: 2 1/3 = 7/3, 1 3/4 = 7/4. The least common denominator of 3, 4, and 6 is 12. 7/3 = 28/12, 7/4 = 21/12, and 5/6 = 10/12. Computing: (28 + 21 - 10) / 12 = 39/12. Simplifying 39/12 gives 13/4 = 3 1/4.

3A shopkeeper in Mogadishu purchased a sack of sugar for 400,000 Somali shillings (SOS) and sold it for 480,000 SOS. What was the percentage profit?

A.16.7%

B.20%

C.25%

D.80%

Explanation: Profit = Selling Price - Cost Price = 480,000 - 400,000 = 80,000 SOS. Percentage profit = (Profit / Cost Price) * 100% = (80,000 / 400,000) * 100% = 0.20 * 100% = 20%.

4The ratio of boys to girls in a Grade 8 class in Mogadishu is 3 : 5. If there are 45 girls in the class, how many boys are there?

A.15

B.24

C.27

D.75

Explanation: Let the common ratio multiplier be k. The number of girls is 5k = 45, which gives k = 45 / 5 = 9. The number of boys is 3k = 3 * 9 = 27.

5Solve for x in the linear equation: 5x - 7 = 3x + 11.

A.2

B.4.5

C.9

D.18

Explanation: Subtract 3x from both sides: 5x - 3x - 7 = 11, giving 2x - 7 = 11. Add 7 to both sides: 2x = 18. Divide both sides by 2: x = 9.

6At vertex C of a triangle, extending one side forms an exterior angle of 115°. If interior angle A is 48°, what is interior angle B?

A.65°

B.67°

C.113°

D.163°

Explanation: A triangle's exterior angle equals the sum of the two opposite interior angles. Therefore 115° = 48° + B, giving B = 67°; the interior angle at C is 65°.

7A rectangular farm plot has a length of 45 metres and a width of 30 metres. What is the total length of fencing required to enclose the plot?

A.75 m

B.150 m

C.1,350 m

D.300 m

Explanation: The perimeter of a rectangle is calculated using P = 2 * (length + width). Here, P = 2 * (45 m + 30 m) = 2 * 75 m = 150 m.

8Find the area of a right-angled triangle with a base of 14 cm and a perpendicular height of 9 cm.

A.31.5 cm²

B.63 cm²

C.126 cm²

D.252 cm²

Explanation: A triangle occupies half the area of a rectangle with the same base and perpendicular height. Its area is 14 × 9/2 = 63 cm².

9What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 24, 36, and 40?

A.120

B.240

C.360

D.720

Explanation: Find prime factorizations: 24 = 2³ × 3, 36 = 2² × 3², 40 = 2³ × 5. Take the highest power of each prime factor: 2³ × 3² × 5 = 8 × 9 × 5 = 360.

10Evaluate the expression following the correct order of operations (BODMAS): 48 ÷ (6 × 2) + 5 × 3² - 14.

A.27

B.35

C.47

D.67

Explanation: Apply BODMAS step-by-step: 1. Brackets: (6 × 2) = 12. 2. Exponents: 3² = 9. 3. Division & Multiplication: 48 ÷ 12 = 4, and 5 × 9 = 45. 4. Addition & Subtraction: 4 + 45 - 14 = 49 - 14 = 35.

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