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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\(^2\)

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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

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

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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\(\frac{2}{9}\)

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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.

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