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Question 531
jamb 2006

A final examination requires that a student answer any 4 out of 6 questions. In how many ways can this be done?

A15
B20
C30
D45
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Question 532
jamb 2006

The table above shows the scores of a group of students in a physics test. If the mode is m and the number of students who scored 4 or more is n, what is (n, m)?

A(33, 4)
B(22, 4)
C(33, 12)
D(12, 4)
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Question 533
jamb 2005

If M and N are two matrices defined by M = \(\begin{pmatrix} 1 & 3 &  2 \\ 4 & 5 & -1 \\ -3 & 2 & 0 \end{pmatrix}\) and N = \(\begin{pmatrix}1 & -2 & 3 \\ 4 & -1 & 5 \\ 2 & -3 & -1 \end{pmatrix}\).  Evaluate 2M - 3N

A\(\begin{pmatrix} -1 & 12 &  5 \\ 4 & 7 & 13 \\ 0 & -5 & -3 \end{pmatrix}\)
B\(\begin{pmatrix} -1 & 0 &  -5 \\ -4 & 7 & -17 \\ 0 & -5 & 3 \end{pmatrix}\)
C\(\begin{pmatrix} -1 & 12 &  -5 \\ -4 & 13 & -17 \\ -12 & 13 & 3 \end{pmatrix}\)
D\(\begin{pmatrix} -1 & 12 &  -5 \\ 4 & 13 & 13 \\ -12 & 13 & 3 \end{pmatrix}\)
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Question 534
jamb 2005

Find the coordinates of the midpoint of the line joining (3, -4) and (-1, 10).

A1, 3
B1, 2
C2, 3
D3, 2
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Question 535
jamb 2005

If U = {x\x is a positive integer less than 10} and P = {x\x is a prime factor of 30}, find the complement of P

A {1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9}.
B {1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9}.
C {1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9}.
D {1, 4, 7, 8, 9}.
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Question 536
jamb 2005

If P = \(\begin{pmatrix}1 & 3 & 2 \\ 4 & 5 & -1 \\ -3 & 2 & 0 \end{pmatrix}\), find the determinant of matrix P.

A75
B57
C-57
D-75
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Question 537
jamb 2005

Divide 6x\(^2\) - 13x + 5 by 2x - 1 

A3x + 5
B3x - 5
C5x - 3
D5x + 3
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Question 538
jamb 2005

A father decided to give 20% of his monthly income to his three children as their monthly allowance. The eldest child got 45% of the allowance and the youngest got 25%. How much was the father's monthly income if the second child got  ₦ 3,000?

A₦33,000
B₦45,000
C₦50,000
D₦60,000
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Question 539
jamb 2005

From the diagram given, find the bearing of R from S

A226o
B224o
C136o
D134o
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Question 540
jamb 2005

in the diagram above, calculate the value of x.

A60o
B100o
C120o
D140o
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Question 541
jamb 2005

What is the probability that an integer x,(1 \(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 20) chosen at random is divisible by both 2 and 3?

A\(\frac{1}{20}\)
B\(\frac{1}{3}\)
C\(\frac{3}{20}\)
D\(\frac{7}{10}\)
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Question 542
jamb 2005

A box contains 5 blue balls, 3 red balls and 2 white balls. Two balls are selected from the box with replacement. Find the probability of obtaining two blue or two red balls

A\(\frac{17}{50}\)
B\(\frac{3}{25}\)
C\(\frac{1}{50}\)
D\(\frac{3}{250}\)
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Question 543
jamb 2005
How many possible ways are there of seating seven people P,Q,R,S,T,U and V at a circular table
A360
B720
C2520
D5040
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Question 544
jamb 2005

In how many ways can 6coloured chalks be arranged if 2 are same colour?

A60
B120
C240
D360
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Question 545
jamb 2005

Find the value of t if the standard deviation of 2t, 3t, 4t, 5t, and 6t is √2

A1
B2
C3
D4
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Question 546
jamb 2005

The modal height and range of heights 1.35, 1.25, 1.35, 1.40, 1.35, 1.50, 1.35, 1.50, and 1.20 are m and r, respectively. Find m+2r.

A1.35
B1.65
C1.95
D3.00
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Question 547
jamb 2005
The table above shows that the scores of a group of students in a test. If the average score is 3.5, find the value of x
A1
B2
C3
D4
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Question 548
jamb 2005

The grades of 36 students in a test are shown in the pie chart above. How many students had excellent?

A7
B8
C9
D12
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Question 549
jamb 2005

The histogram above shows the distribution of monthly incomes of the workers in a company. How many workers earn more than N700.00?

A16
B12
C8
D6
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Question 550
jamb 2005

Evaluate \(\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}}sin2xdx\)

A1
Bzero
C-1/2
D-1
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