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Question 21
jamb 2025

If I is a 2 × 2 identity matrix, find the determinant of the matrix.

A1
B2
C-1
D0
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Question 22
jamb 2025

A varies directly as b\(^2\) when A = 4, b = 1. Find A when b = 2

A12
B14
C16
D11
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Question 23
jamb 2025

Find the sum of the entries in the inverse of \(\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ 3 & 5 \end{bmatrix}\)

A1
B-1
C2
D0.5
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Question 24
jamb 2025

The average weight of 15 iron bars is 1000 kg. If the heaviest iron bar is removed, the average weight is reduced by 5 kg. Find the weight in kg of the heaviest iron bar.

A1170kg
B1270kg
C1070kg
D1370kg
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Question 25
jamb 2025

Y is partly constant and partly varies as x. When x = 3, y = 7 and when x = 5, y = 11. Find the constants of variation.

A2,3
B1,2
C3,2
D3,4
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Question 26
jamb 2025

Find the number of permutations of the letters of the word SCHOOL.

A600
B360
C480
D300
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Question 27
jamb 2025

Which of the following angles cannot be constructed using a protractor, a compass, and a sharpened pencil?

A135°
B90°
C145°
D60°
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Question 28
jamb 2025

Given that Cos A = \(\frac{12}{13}\) for 0 ≤ A ≤ 90º, find Tan A.

A\(\frac{5}{12}\)
B\(\frac{12}{13}\)
C\(\frac{5}{13}\)
D\(\frac{13}{12}\)
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Question 29
jamb 2025

Find the coordinates of the midpoint of line PQ given P(-3, 4) and Q(5, 6).

A(1, 4)
B(4, 1)
C(5, 1)
D(1, 5)
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Question 30
jamb 2025

Simplify 125\(^{−\frac{1}{3}}\) × 49\(^{−\frac{1}{2}}\) × 10\(^0\)

A\(\frac{1}{35}\)
B\(\frac{1}{350}\)
C350
D35
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Question 31
jamb 2025

Given that a * b = \(\frac{a + b}{\text{ab}}\) + (a - b). Find the value of 3 * 2

A-6
B\(\frac{11}{6}\)
C\(\frac{6}{11}\)
D-1 \(\frac{5}{6}\)
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Question 32
jamb 2025

Solve the inequality 2x + 3 > 5x + 8

Ax > 1\(\frac{2}{3}\)
Bx > -1\(\frac{2}{3}\)
Cx < -1\(\frac{2}{3}\)
Dx < 1\(\frac{2}{3}\)
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Question 33
jamb 2025

Solve the simultaneous equation \(\frac{\text{x}}{2}\) - \(\frac{\text{y}}{5}\) = 1 and y - \(\frac{\text{x}}{3}\) = 8 

Ax = 10, y = -6
Bx = 10, y = 6
Cx = 6, y = 10
Dx = 10, y = 6
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Question 34
jamb 2025

The set {1,2,3,4,5} is equivalent to

A{2,3,1,4}
B{1,2,3,4,5,5}
C{1,2,3,4}
D{4,3,1,5,2}
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Question 35
jamb 2025

From the diagram above, find the area of the triangle PQR

A143cm\(^2\)
B120cm\(^2\)
C130cm\(^2\)
D117cm\(^2\)
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Question 36
jamb 2024

(\(\sqrt{a} +\sqrt{8a})^2\) = 54 + b\(\sqrt{2}\), a and b are positive integers. Find the value of a and the value of b.

Aa = 24, b = 6
Ba = 6, b = 2
Ca = 6, b = 24
Da = 2, b = 6
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Question 37
jamb 2024

Make q the subject of the relation t = \(\sqrt{(\frac{pq}{r} - r^2q)}\)

Aq = \(\frac{rt^2}{p - r^3}\)
Bq = \(\frac{p - r^3}{rt^2}\)
Cq = \(\frac{t^2}{p - r^3}\)
Dq = \(\frac{rt}{p - r^3}\)
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Question 38
jamb 2024

The number of 144 students who registered for mathematics, physics, and chemistry in an examination are shown in the Venn diagram. How many registered for physics and mathematics?

A16
B24
C62
D4
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Question 39
jamb 2024

The weights of 15 students in a class are given as 25, 30, 32, 30, 42, 45, 48, 50, 52, 51, 42, 38, 40, and 42. What is the mode of the given data?

A51
B45
C42
D25
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Question 40
jamb 2024

A binary operation * is defined on a set of real numbers by x*y = x\(^y\) for all values of x and y, if x * 2 = x, find the possible values of x.

A0, 2
B1, 2
C0, 1
D2, 2
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