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Question 1031
jamb 2006

Solve the inequalities for which \(\frac{x+4}{3}-\frac{x-3}{2} < 4\)

Ax < 7
Bx > -7
Cx < -7
Dx > 7
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Question 1032
jamb 2006
Find the value of k if the expression kx3 + x2 - 5x - 2 leaves a remainder 2 when it is divided by 2x + 1
A10
B8
C-10
D-8
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Question 1033
jamb 2006

A binary operation * on the set of rational numbers is defined as \(x \ast y = \frac{x^2 - y^2}{2xy}\). Find \(-5 \ast 3\)

A\(\frac{-8}{15}\)
B\(\frac{8}{15}\)
C\(\frac{17}{15}\)
D\(\frac{-17}{15}\)
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Question 1034
jamb 2006

If p varies inversely as the cube of q and q varies directly as the square of r, what is the relationship between p and r?

Ap varies directly as r3
Bp varies inversely as r6
Cp varies inversely as 6√P
Dp varies directly as r6
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Question 1035
jamb 2006

A binary operation \(\oplus\) defined on the set of real number is such that x\(\oplus\)y = xy/6 for all x, y ∈ R. Find the inverse of 20 under this operation when the identity element is 6

A1/12
B10/3
C1/20
D9/5
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Question 1036
jamb 2006

The solution set of the shaded area above is

Ay ≥ 0, y ≥ x and y + x ≤ 4
By ≤ x, y + x ≤ 4
Cy + x ≥ 4, y ≤ x
Dy ≤ x, y + x ≤ 4 and y ≥ 0
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Question 1037
jamb 2006
In the diagram above, PQ = 10 cm, PS = 8 cm and ∠PSR is 60o while ∠SRQ is a right angle. Find SR
A14 cm
B14√3 cm
C10 cm
D10√3 cm
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Question 1038
jamb 2006

If the locus of the points which are equidistant from point P and Q meets line PQ at point N, then PN equals

ANQ
B1/4NQ
C2NQ
D1/2NQ
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Question 1039
jamb 2006
PQRSTW is a regular hexagon and QS intersects RT at V. Calculate ∠TVS
A120o
B90o
C30o
D60o
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Question 1040
jamb 2006

What is the locus of points equidistant from the lines ax + by + c = 0?

AA line bx - ay +q = 0
BA line ax - by +q = 0
CA line bx + ay +q = 0
DA line ax + by +q = 0
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Question 1041
jamb 2006

In the diagram above, POQ is a diameter of the circle PQRS. If ∠PSR = 145°, find x°

A55o
B45o
C35o
D25o
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Question 1042
jamb 2006
In the diagram above, find the value of x
A55o
B50o
C45o
D40o
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Question 1043
jamb 2006

In triangle XYZ, ∠XYZ = 15o, ∠XZY = 45o and lXYl = 7 cm. Find lYZl.

A14√2 cm
B\(7\left(\frac{\sqrt{6}}{2}\right)\)
C7√2 cm
D7 cm
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Question 1044
jamb 2006

PQ and RS are two parallel lines. If the coordinates of P, Q, R, S are (1,q), (3,2), (3,4), (5,2q) respectively, find the value of q

A3
B4
C1
D2
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Question 1045
jamb 2006
If tan θ = 5/4, find sin2θ - cos2θ.
A5/4
B41/9
C9/41
D1
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Question 1046
jamb 2006

In the diagram above, QR is the diameter of the semicircle QR. Find the area of the figure to the nearest whole number. [\(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)]

A89 cm2
B70 cm2
C90 cm2
D80 cm2
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Question 1047
jamb 2006

Convert 2232\(_4\) to base six

A4506
B2546
C5536
D5406
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Question 1048
jamb 2006

Simplify \((25)^{\frac{-1}{2}} \times (27)^{\frac{1}{3}} + (121)^{\frac{-1}{2}} \times (625)^{\frac{-1}{4}}\)

A34/55
B9/11
C14/5
D3/275
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Question 1049
jamb 2006
Compute 1100112 + 111112
A10010102
B10100102
C10001102
D10001002
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Question 1050
jamb 2006

Evaluate \(\frac{2}{6-5\sqrt{3}}\)

A\(-\left(\frac{12}{39}-\frac{10\sqrt{3}}{39}\right)\)
B\(\frac{12}{39}-\frac{10\sqrt{3}}{39}\)
C\(-\left(\frac{12}{39}+\frac{10\sqrt{3}}{39}\right)\)
D\(\frac{12}{39}+\frac{10\sqrt{3}}{39}\)
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