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Question 11
jamb 2014

Calculate the mid point of the line segment y - 4x + 3 = 0, which lies between the x-axis and y-axis.

A\(\begin{pmatrix} 3 & -3 \\ 8 & 2 \end{pmatrix}\)
B\(\begin{pmatrix} 3 & 3 \\ 8 & 2 \end{pmatrix}\)
C\(\begin{pmatrix} -2 & 2 \\ 2 & 2 \end{pmatrix}\)
D\(\begin{pmatrix} -2 & 3 \\ 3 & 2 \end{pmatrix}\)
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Question 12
jamb 2014
The gradient of a line joining (x,4) and (1,2) is \(\frac{1}{2}\). Find the value of x
A5
B3
C-3
D-5
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Question 13
jamb 2014

Find the mid point of S(-5, 4) and T(-3, -2)

A-4, 2
B4, -2
C-4, 1
D4, -1
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Question 14
jamb 2014
A cylindrical tank has a capacity of 6160m3. What is the depth of the tank if the radius of its base is 28cm?
A8.0m
B7.5m
C5.0m
D2.5m
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Question 15
jamb 2014

How many sides has a regular polygon whose interior angle is 135°?

A12
B10
C9
D8
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Question 16
jamb 2014

Find the value of \(\begin{vmatrix}0 & 3 & 2 \\1 & 7 & 8 \\0 & 5 & 4\end{vmatrix}\).

A12
B10
C-1
D-2
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Question 17
jamb 2014

If \(\begin{vmatrix}-x & 12 \\-1 & 4 \end{vmatrix} = - 12\), find x.

A-6
B-2
C3
D6
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Question 18
jamb 2014

Find y, if \(\begin{pmatrix}5 & -6 \\2 & -7\end{pmatrix}\begin{pmatrix}x \\ y \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix}7 \\-11\end{pmatrix}\)

A8
B5
C3
D2
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Question 19
jamb 2014
A binary operation * is defined by x * y = xy. If x * 2 = 12 - x, find the possible values of x
A3,4
B3,-4
C-3,4
D-3,-4
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Question 20
jamb 2014
What is the common ratio of the G.P. \((\sqrt{10} + \sqrt{5}) + (\sqrt{10} + 2\sqrt{5}) + ... \)?
A\(\sqrt{2}\)
B\(\sqrt{5}\)
C3
D5
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Question 21
jamb 2014
The 4th term of an A.P. is 13 while the 10th term is 31. Find the 24th term.
A89
B75
C73
D69
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Question 22
jamb 2014
Evaluate the inequality \(\frac{x}{2} + \frac{3}{4} \leq \frac{5x}{6} - \frac{7}{12}\)
A\(x \geq 4\)
B\(x \leq 3\)
C\(x \geq -3\)
D\(x \leq -4\)
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Question 23
jamb 2014
What is the solution of \(\frac{x - 5}{x + 3} < -1\)?
A-3 < x < 1
Bx < -3 or x > 1
C-3 < x < 5
Dx < -3 or x > 5
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Question 24
jamb 2014
P varies directly as Q and inversely as R. When Q = 36 and R = 16, P = 27. Find the relation between P, Q and R.
A\(P = \frac{Q}{12R}\)
B\(P = \frac{12Q}{R}\)
C\(P = 12QR\)
D\(P = \frac{12}{QR}\)
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Question 25
jamb 2014
y varies directly as w2. When y = 8, w = 2. Find y when w = 3
A18
B12
C9
D6
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Question 26
jamb 2014
Find the value of k if y - 1 is a factor of y3 + 4y2 + ky - 6
A-6
B-4
CO
D1
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Question 27
jamb 2014
Factorize 2y2 - 15xy + 18x2
A(2y - 3x) (y + 6x)
B(2y - 3x) (y - 6x)
C(2y + 3x) (y - 6x)
D(3y + 2x) (y - 6x)
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Question 28
jamb 2014

If gt2 - k - w = 0, make g the subject of the formula

A\(\frac{k + w}{t^2}\)
B\(\frac{k - w}{t^2}\)
C\(\frac{k + w}{t}\)
D\(\frac{k - w}{t}\)
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Question 29
jamb 2014
If P = {1,2,3,4,5} and P \(\cup\) Q = {1,2,3,4,5,6,7}, list the elements in Q
A{6}
B{7}
C{6,7}
D{5,6}
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Question 30
jamb 2014
Evaluate Log28 + Log216 - Log24
A3
B4
C5
D6
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