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Question 11
jamb 2025

If the probability of death is q and the probability of survival is p, find the probability of one death and one survival in an accident involving two persons

Ap/q
Bpq
Cp - q
Dp + q
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Question 12
jamb 2025

What is the minimum value of y = 2 - 4x - 2x\(^2\) 

A4
B5
C3
D2
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Question 13
jamb 2025

If A = \(\frac{\theta}{360}\)\(\pi r^2\), make \(\theta\) the subject of the formula

A\(\theta\) =\(\frac{360}{π A}\)
B\(\theta\) =\(\frac{360A}{π \theta}\)
C\(\theta\) =\(\frac{360 A}{\pi r^2}\)
D\(\theta\) = \(\frac{360 r^2}{\pi A}\)
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Question 14
jamb 2025

Find the derivatives of y = sin 4x

A-4sin x
B-4cos x
C4sin4x
D4cos4x
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Question 15
jamb 2025

Given the progression 3, 5, 7, 9,.... . . . find an expression for the (n - 2)\(^{th}\) term of the progression.

A\(2n - 1\)
B\(2n + 1\)
C\(2n + 3\)
D\(2n - 3\)
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Question 16
jamb 2025

An amount of # 600,000.00 was realized when a principal y was saved for 5% simple interest for 4 years, find the value of y

A# 570,000
B# 500,000
C# 300,000
D# 400,000
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Question 17
jamb 2025

The second and fifth terms of a G.P are 1 and \(\frac{1}{8}\) respectively. Find the common ratio

A\(\frac{1}{4}\)
B\(\frac{1}{5}\)
C\(\frac{1}{2}\)
D\(\frac{1}{3}\)
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Question 18
jamb 2025

Find the limit of y = \(\frac{(x^3 - 2x^2 + 6x - 12)}{(x - 2)}\) as x goes to 2.

AInfinity
B10
C0
D12
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Question 19
jamb 2025

The chord of a circle of radius 17 cm is 30 cm long. Calculate the distance of the chord from the centre of the circle.

A15cm
B47cm
C8cm
D169cm
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Question 20
jamb 2025

Simplify - log\(_{10}\) 0.00001.

A-5
B-4
C5
D4
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Question 21
jamb 2025

Integrate y = 4x\(^3\) + 2x + cos x.

Ax\(^4\) - x\(^2\) - sin x + C
Bx\(^4\) + x\(^2\) + sin x + C
Cx\(^4\) - x\(^2\) + sin x + C
Dx\(^4\) + x\(^2\) - sin x + C
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Question 22
jamb 2025

Find the probability of getting an even number in a single throw of a six-sided die.

A\(\frac{1}{4}\)
B\(\frac{1}{5}\)
C\(\frac{1}{2}\)
D\(\frac{1}{3}\)
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Question 23
jamb 2025

A banker spent \(\frac{1}{5}\) of his salary on shirts,  \(\frac{1}{3}\) of the remainder on transport, and kept the rest for contingencies. What fraction was left

A\(\frac{6}{15}\)
B\(\frac{8}{15}\)
C\(\frac{7}{15}\)
D\(\frac{4}{5}\)
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Question 24
jamb 2025

Calculate the interior angle of a 5 - sided regular polygon

A120º
B90º
C108º
D180º
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Question 25
jamb 2025

In a basket of fruits, there are 6 grapes, 11 bananas, and 13 oranges. If one fruit is chosen at random, what is the probability that the fruit is either a grape or a banana?

A\(\frac{17}{30}\)
B\(\frac{11}{30}\)
C\(\frac{6}{30}\)
D\(\frac{5}{30}\)
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Question 26
jamb 2025

Simplify (\(\frac{3}{4} \div 2\frac{1}{4}\)) of 1 \(\frac{7}{11}\) (3 \(\frac{2}{3}\) - \(\frac{15}{6}\))

A\(\frac{7}{11}\).
B\(\frac{11}{7}\).
C\(\frac{5}{11}\).
D\(\frac{11}{5}\).
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Question 27
jamb 2025

A car dealer bought a used car for ₦270,000 and spent ₦70,000 to refurbish it. He later sold the car for ₦490,000. What was the percentage profit?

A30%
B35%
C25%
D45%
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Question 28
jamb 2025

Obtain the equation of a straight line passing through (3, 15) whose slope = 3\(\frac{1}{5}\).

A5y + 16x + 27 = 0
B5y - 16x + 27 = 0
C5y - 16x - 27 = 0
D5y + 16x - 27 = 0
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Question 29
jamb 2025

The mean of the numbers 0, x + 2, 3x + 6, and 4x + 8 is 4, find the value of x.

A\(\frac{2}{5}\)
B\(\frac{2}{9}\)
C0
D4
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Question 30
jamb 2025

The determinant of the matrix  \(A = \begin{pmatrix} -2 & 3 & 1 \\ p & 2 & 1 \\ 1 & 4 & 2\end{pmatrix}\) is -5. Find the value of p.

A0
B2
C3
D1
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