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Question 501
jamb 2007

Find the value of x for which the function f(x) = 2x\(^3\) - x\(^2\) - 4x + 4 has a maximum value

A2/3
B1
C- 2/3
D- 1
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Question 502
jamb 2007
If y = x cos x, find dy/dx
Asin x - x cos x
Bsin x + x cos x
Ccos x + x sin x
Dcos x - x sin x
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Question 503
jamb 2007
Integrate \(\frac{x^2 -\sqrt{x}}{x}\) with respect to x
A\(\frac{x^2}{2}-2\sqrt{x}+K\)
B\(\frac{2(x^2 - x)}{3x}+K\)
C\(\frac{x^2}{2}-\sqrt{x}+K\)
D\(\frac{(x^2 - x)}{3x}+K\)
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Question 504
jamb 2007
In how many ways can 6 subjects be selected from 10 subjects for an examination
A218
B216
C215
D210
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Question 505
jamb 2007
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The table above gives the frequency distribution of marks obtained by a group of students in a test. If the total mark scored is 200, calculate the value of y

A15
B13
C11
D8
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Question 506
jamb 2007
What is the mean deviation of 3, 5, 8, 11, 12 and 21?
A4.7
B60
C3.7
D10
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Question 507
jamb 2007

The table above shows the number of pupils in each age group in a class. What is the probability that a pupil chosen at random is at least 11 years old?

A27/40
B17/20
C3/30
D33/40
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Question 508
jamb 2007

The pie chart above illustrate the amount of private time a student spends in a week studying various subjects. Find the value of k

A90o
B60o
C30o
D40o
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Question 509
jamb 2007

A senatorial candidate had planned to visit seven cities prior to a primary election. However, he could only visit four of the cities. How many different itineraries could be considered?

A640
B840
C520
D920
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Question 510
jamb 2007

The histogram above represents the weights of students who traveled out to their school for an examination. How many people made the trip?

A78
B38
C29
D69
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Question 511
jamb 2007
In a basket, 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
A6/30
B5/30
C17/30
D11/30
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Question 512
jamb 2007

If 5, 8, 6 and 2 occur with frequencies 3, 2, 4 and 1 respectively. Find the product of the modal and the median number

A36
B48
C30
D40
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Question 513
jamb 2006

If \(E \subseteq G \subseteq U\), where U is the universal set, then the shaded venn diagram representing \(U - E\) or \(E^{c}\) is

AI
BII
CIII
DIV
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Question 514
jamb 2006

The response of 160 pupils in a school asked to indicate their favourite subjects is given in the bar chart above. What percentage of the pupils have English and Health education as the their favourite subjects?

A55%
B52%
C36%
D22%
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Question 515
jamb 2006

Find the roots of x\(^3\) - 2x\(^2\) - 5x + 6 = 0

A1, -2, 3
B1, 2, -3,
C-1, -2, 3
D-1, 2, -3
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Question 516
jamb 2006

If x = \(\begin{pmatrix} 1 & 0 & 1 \\ 2 & -1 & 0 \\ -1 & 0 & 1\end{pmatrix}\) and y = \(\begin{pmatrix} -1 & 1 & 2 \\ 0 & -1 & -1 \\ 2 & -1 & 1\end{pmatrix}\)
find 2x - y

A\(\begin{pmatrix} 3 & -1 & 0 \\ 4 & -3 & -1 \\ -4 & 1 & 1\end{pmatrix}\)
B\(\begin{pmatrix} 3 & -1 & 0 \\ 4 & -1 & 1 \\ -4 & 1 & 1\end{pmatrix}\)
C\(\begin{pmatrix} 3 & -1 & 0 \\ 4 & -3 & 1 \\ -4 & 1 & 1\end{pmatrix}\)
D\(\begin{pmatrix} 3 & -1 & 0 \\ 4 & 1 & 1 \\ -4 & -1 & 1\end{pmatrix}\)
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Question 517
jamb 2006

Find p, q for which \(\begin{pmatrix} 2p & 8 \\ 3 & -5q \end{pmatrix}\)\(\begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 2\end{pmatrix}\) = \(\begin{pmatrix}24 \\ -17\end{pmatrix}\)

A-4
B45
C4,2
D2
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Question 518
jamb 2006

How many terms of the series 3, -6, +12, - 24, + ..... are needed to make a total of 1 - 2\(^8\)?

A12
B10
C9
D8
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Question 519
jamb 2006

If y = x\(^2\) - x - 12, find the range of values of x for which y \( \geq \) 0

Ax < -3 0r x > 4
Bx \( \leq \) -3 or x \( \geq \) 4
C-3 < x \( \geq \) 4
D-3 \( \leq \) x \( \leq \) 4
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Question 520
jamb 2006

If \(T = 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{l}{g}}\), make g the subject of the formula

A(4π l2) / T
B(4π2l) / T2
C(4π2l2) / T2
D(2π√l) / T
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