JAMB - Mathematics (2007)

  • 1
    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
    Răspuns
    (A)
    36
  • 2
    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
    Răspuns
    (C)
    17/30
  • 3

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

    Răspuns
    (C)
    29
  • 4
    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?
    Răspuns
    (B)
    840
  • 5

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

    Răspuns
    (C)
    30o
  • 6

    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?

    Răspuns
    (B)
    17/20
  • 7
    What is the mean deviation of 3, 5, 8, 11, 12 and 21?
    Răspuns
    (A)
    4.7
  • 8
    Marks 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Frequency 5 y - 1 y 9 4 1

    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

    Răspuns
    (C)
    11
  • 9
    In how many ways can 6 subjects be selected from 10 subjects for an examination
    Răspuns
    (D)
    210
  • 10
    Integrate \(\frac{x^2 -\sqrt{x}}{x}\) with respect to x
    Răspuns
    (A)
    \(\frac{x^2}{2}-2\sqrt{x}+K\)
  • 11
    If y = x cos x, find dy/dx
    Răspuns
    (D)
    cos x - x sin x
  • 12
    Find the value of x for which the function f(x) = 2x\(^3\) - x\(^2\) - 4x + 4 has a maximum value
    Răspuns
    (C)
    - 2/3
  • 13
    Determine the value of \(\int_0 ^{\frac{\pi}{2}
    }(-2cos x)dx\)
    Răspuns
    (A)
    -2
  • 14
    A binary operation ⊕ on real numbers is defined by x⊕y = xy + x + y for any two real numbers x and y. The value of (-3/4)⊕6 is
    Răspuns
    (A)
    3/4
  • 15
    The graph above is represented by
    Răspuns
    (B)
    y = x3 + 2x2 - x - 2
  • 16
    Make L the subjects of the formula if  d = \(\sqrt{\frac{42w}{5l}}\)
    Răspuns
    (B)
    \(\frac{42W}{5d^2}\)
  • 17
    The solution of the quadratic inequality (x\(^2\) + x - 12) ≥ 0 is
    Răspuns
    (D)
    x ≥ 3 or x ≤ -4
  • 18
    Factorize 2t2 + t - 15
    Răspuns
    (B)
    (t + 3)(2t - 5)
  • 19
    Solve the inequalities -3(x - 2) < -2(x + 3)
    Răspuns
    (A)
    x > 12
  • 20
    W ∝ L2 and W = 6 when L = 4. If L = √17 find W
    Răspuns
    (C)
    63/8
  • 21
    A binary operation Δ is defined by aΔb = a + b + 1 for any numbers a and b. Find the inverse of the real number 7 under the operation Δ, if the identity element is -1
    Răspuns
    (B)
    -9
  • 22
    The nth term of the sequence \(\frac{3}{2}\), 3, 7, 16, 35, 74 ..... is
    Răspuns
    (A)
    5 . 2n-2 - n
  • 23
    Find the sum to infinity of the series \(2+\frac{3}{2}+\frac{9}{8}+\frac{27}{32}+......\)
    Răspuns
    (C)
    8
  • 24
    Find y, if \(\sqrt{12}-\sqrt{147}+y\sqrt{3} = 0\)
    Răspuns
    (A)
    5
  • 25
    If x10 = 12145 find x
    Răspuns
    (C)
    184
  • 26
    Evaluate \(\frac{(0.5625)^2 - (0.4375)^2}{0.04}\) correct to three significant figures
    Răspuns
    (B)
    3.13
  • 27
    Find the value of x for which 2(32x-1) = 162
    Răspuns
    (A)
    5/2
  • 28
    Simplify \(\frac{3}{5} \div \left(\frac{2}{7} \times \frac{4}{3} \div \frac{4}{9}\right)\)
    Răspuns
    (B)
    \(\frac{7}{10}\)
  • 29
    If log102 = x, express log1012.5 in terms of x
    Răspuns
    (D)
    2 - 3x
  • 30
    A man made a profit of 5% when he sold an article for N60,000.00. How much would he have sell the article to make a profit of 26%
    Răspuns
    (B)
    N72,000
  • 31
    Given
    P = {1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11}
    and Q = {2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12}. Determine the relationship between P and Q
    Răspuns
    (A)
    P∩Q = ∅
  • 32
    Evaluate 101122 - 10122
    Răspuns
    (C)
    11000002
  • 33
    If X = {all the perfect squares less than 40}
    Y = {all the odd numbers fro, 1 to 15}. Find X ∩ Y.
    Răspuns
    (D)
    {1, 9}
  • 34
    Calculate the length of an arc of a circle diameter 14 cm, which substends an angle of 90o at the center of the circle
    Răspuns
    (A)
    \(\frac{7π}{2}\) cm
  • 35
    If the lines 3y = 4x - 1 and qy = x + 3 are parallel to each other, the value of q is
    Răspuns
    (D)
    3/4
  • 36
    In the parallelogram PQRS above, find angle SQR
    Răspuns
    (A)
    100o
  • 37
    The volume of a hemispherical bowl is \(718\frac{2}{3}\). Find its radius .
    Răspuns
    (C)
    7.0 cm
  • 38
    A particle P moves between points S and T such that angles SPT is always constant of ST constant. Find the locus of P
    Răspuns
    (A)
    It is a semi circle with ST as diameter
  • 39
    If the lines 2y - kx + 2 = 0 and y + x - k/2 = 0 Intersect at (1, -2), find the value of k
    Răspuns
    (C)
    -2
  • 40
    A man 40 m from the foot of a tower observes the angle of elevation of the tower to be 30º. Determine the height of the tower.
    Răspuns
    (A)
    \(\frac{40\sqrt{3}}{3}m\)
  • 41
    Find the locus of point equidistant from two straight lines y - 5 = 0 and y - 3 = 0
    Răspuns
    (B)
    y - 4 = 0
  • 42
    What is the value of k if the mid-point of the line joining (1 - k, - 4) and (2, k + 1) is (-k , k)?
    Răspuns
    (A)
    -3
  • 43
    Find the size of each exterior angle of a regular octagon
    Răspuns
    (B)
    45o
  • 44
    Find the value of \(\frac{tan 60^o - tan 30^o}{tan 60^o + tan 30^o}\)
    Răspuns
    (D)
    \(\frac{1}{2}\)
  • 45
    The area of a square is 144 sqcm. Find the length of the diagonal.
    Răspuns
    (B)
    12√2 cm