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UTME / JAMB 2013
Algebraic Expressions, Polynomials & Factorisation
Solution
If x - 4 is a factor of x2 - x - k, then k is
A
4
B
12
C
20
D
2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let f(x) = x2 - x - k
Then by the factor theorem,
(x - 4): f(4) = (4)2 - (4) - k = 0
16 - 4 - k = 0
12 - k = 0
k = 12
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27047)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2013
Algebraic Expressions, Polynomials & Factorisation
Solution
The remainder when 6p3 - p2 - 47p + 30 is divided by p - 3 is
A
21
B
42
C
63
D
18
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let f(p) = 6p3 - p2 - 47p + 30
Then by the remainder theorem,
(p - 3): f(3) = remainder R,
i.e. f(3) = 6(3)3 - (3)2 - 47(3) + 30 = R
162 - 9 - 141 + 30 = R
192 - 150 = R
R = 42
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27048)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2013
Variations
Solution
P varies jointly as m and u, and varies inversely as q. Given that p = 4, m = 3 and u = 2 and q = 1, find the value of p when m = 6, u = 4 and q =\(\frac{8}{5}\)
A
12\(\frac{8}{5}\)
B
15
C
10
D
28\(\frac{8}{5}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
P \(\propto\) mu, p \(\propto \frac{1}{q}\)
p = muk ................ (1)
p = \(\frac{1}{q}k\).... (2)
Combining (1) and (2), we get
P = \(\frac{mu}{q}k\)
4 = \(\frac{m \times u}{1}k\)
giving k = \(\frac{4}{6} = \frac{2}{3}\)
So, P = \(\frac{mu}{q} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{2mu}{3q}\)
Hence, P = \(\frac{2 \times 6 \times 4}{3 \times \frac{8}{5}}\)
P = \(\frac{2 \times 6 \times 4 \times 5}{3 \times 8}\)
p = 10
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27049)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2013
Variations
Solution
If r varies inversely as the square root of s and t, how does s vary with r and t?
A
s varies inversely as r and t2
B
s varies inverely as r2 and t
C
s varies directly as r2 and t2
D
s varies directly as r and t
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(r \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{s}}, r \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{t}}\)
\(r \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{s}}\) ..... (1)
\(r \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{t}}\) ..... (2)
Combining (1) and (2), we get
\(r = \frac{k}{\sqrt{s} \times \sqrt{t}} = \frac{k}{\sqrt{st}}\)
This gives \(\sqrt{st} = \frac{k}{r}\)
By taking the square of both sides, we get
st = \(\frac{k^2}{r^2}\)
s = \(\frac{k^2}{r^{2}t}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27050)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2013
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Evaluate 3(x + 2) > 6(x + 3)
A
x < 4
B
x > -4
C
x < -4
D
x > 4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
3(x + 2) > 6(x + 3)
3x + 6 > 6x + 18
3x - 6x > 18 - 6
-3x > 12
x < -4
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27051)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2013
Inequalities & Linear Programming
Solution
Solve for x: |x - 2| < 3
A
x < 5
B
-2 < x < 3
C
-1 < x < 5
D
x < 1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
|x - 2| < 3 implies
-(x - 2) < 3 .... or .... +(x - 2) < 3
-x + 2 < 3 .... or .... x - 2 < 3
-x < 3 - 2 .... or .... x < 3 + 2
x > -1 .... or .... x < 5
combining the two inequalities results, we get;
-1 < x < 5
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27052)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2013
Sequences & Series (AP & GP)
Solution
The nth term of the progression \(\frac{4}{2}\), \(\frac{7}{3}\), \(\frac{10}{4}\), \(\frac{13}{5}\) is ...
A
\(\frac{1 - 3n}{n + 1}\)
B
\(\frac{3n + 1}{n + 1}\)
C
\(\frac{3n + 1}{n - 1}\)
D
\(\frac{3n - 1}{n + 1}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Using Tn = \(\frac{3n + 1}{n + 1}\),
T1 = \(\frac{3(1) + 1}{(1) + 1} = \frac{4}{2}\)
T2 = \(\frac{3(2) + 1}{(2) + 1} = \frac{7}{3}\)
T3 = \(\frac{3(3) + 1}{(3) + 1} = \frac{10}{4}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27054)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2013
Binary Operations, Matrices & Determinants
Solution
If a binary operation * is defined by x * y = x + 2y, find 2 * (3 * 4)
A
24
B
16
C
14
D
26
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x * y = x + 2y (given)
3 * 4 = 3 + 2(4) = 11
Hence, 2 * (3 * 4) = 2 * 11
= 2 + 2(11)
= 2 + 22
= 24
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27055)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2013
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
If P = \(\begin{pmatrix} 5 & 3 \\ 2 & 1 \end{pmatrix}\) and Q = \(\begin{pmatrix} 4 & 2 \\ 3 & 5 \end{pmatrix}\), find 2P + Q
A
\(\begin{vmatrix} 7 & 7 \\ 14 & 8 \end{vmatrix}\)
B
\(\begin{vmatrix} 14 & 8 \\ 7 & 7 \end{vmatrix}\)
C
\(\begin{vmatrix} 7 & 7 \\ 8 & 14 \end{vmatrix}\)
D
\(\begin{vmatrix} 8 & 14 \\ 7 & 7 \end{vmatrix}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
2P + Q = 2\(\begin{pmatrix} 5 & 3 \\ 2 & 1 \end{pmatrix}\) + \(\begin{pmatrix} 4 & 2 \\ 3 & 5 \end{pmatrix}\)
= \(\begin{pmatrix} 10 & 6 \\ 4 & 2 \end{pmatrix}\) + \(\begin{pmatrix} 4 & 2 \\ 3 & 5 \end{pmatrix}\)
= \(\begin{pmatrix} 14 & 8 \\ 7 & 7 \end{pmatrix}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27056)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2013
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Find the inverse \(\begin{pmatrix} 5 & 3 \\ 6 & 4 \end{pmatrix}\)
A
\(\begin{vmatrix} 2 & -\frac{3}{2} \\ -3 & -\frac{5}{2} \end{vmatrix}\)
B
\(\begin{vmatrix} 2 & -\frac{3}{2} \\ -3 & \frac{5}{2} \end{vmatrix}\)
C
\(\begin{vmatrix} 2 & \frac{3}{2} \\ -3 & \frac{5}{2} \end{vmatrix}\)
D
\(\begin{vmatrix} 2 & \frac{3}{2} \\ -3 & \frac{5}{2} \end{vmatrix}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let A = \(\begin{pmatrix} 5 & 3 \\ 6 & 4 \end{pmatrix}\)
Then |A| = \(\begin{pmatrix} 5 & 3 \\ 6 & 4 \end{pmatrix}\) = 20 - 18 = 2
Hence A-1 = \(\frac{1}{|A|}\begin{pmatrix} 4 & -3 \\ -6 & 5 \end{pmatrix}\)
= \(\frac{1}{2}\begin{pmatrix} 4 & -3 \\ -6 & 5 \end{pmatrix}\)
= \(\begin{pmatrix} 4 \times 1/2 & -3 \times 1/2 \\ -6 \times 1/2 & 5 \times 1/2 \end{pmatrix}\)
= \(\begin{pmatrix} 2 & -\frac{3}{2} \\ -3 & \frac{5}{2} \end{pmatrix}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27057)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2013
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
If y = x sin x, find \(\frac{\delta y}{\delta x}\)
A
sin x - cos x
B
cos x - x sin x
C
cos x + x sin x
D
sin x + x cos x
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
y = x sin x
Where u = x and v = sin x
Then \(\frac{\delta u}{\delta x}\) = 1 and \(\frac{\delta v}{\delta x}\) = cos x
By the chain rule, \(\frac{\delta y}{\delta x} = v\frac{\delta u}{\delta x} + u\frac{\delta v}{\delta x}\)
= (sin x)1 + x cos x
= sin x + x cos x
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27058)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2013
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
If y = (2x + 2)\(^3\), find \(\frac{\delta y}{\delta x}\)
A
3(2x +2)2
B
6(2x +2)
C
3(2x +2)
D
6(2x +2)2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(y = (2x + 2)^{3}\)
\(\frac{\mathrm d y}{\mathrm d x} = 3(2x + 2)^{3 - 1} . 2\)
= \(6(2x + 2)^{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27059)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2013
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
The radius of a circle is increasing at the rate of 0.02cms-1. Find the rate at which the area is increasing when the radius of the circle is 7cm.
A
0.75cm2S-1
B
0.53cm2S-1
C
0.35cm2S-1
D
0.88cm2S-1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
A = \(\pi\)r2, \(\frac{\delta A}{\delta r}\) = 2πr
So, using \(\frac{\delta A}{\delta t}\) = \(\frac {\delta A}{\delta r}\) x \(\frac {\delta A}{\delta t}\)
= 2\(\pi\)r x 0.02
= 2\(\pi\) x 7 x 0.02
= 2 x \(\frac{22}{7}\) x 0.02
= 0.88cm2s-1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27084)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2013
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
Find the mean of t + 2, 2t - 4, 3t + 2 and 2t.
A
t + 1
B
2t
C
2t + 1
D
t
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\sum x\) = (t + 2) + (2t + 4) + (3t + 2) + 2t = 8t
N = 4_
∴ Mean, x = \(\frac{\sum x}{N} = \frac{8t}{4} = 2t\)
= 2t
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27102)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2013
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
The mean of seven numbers is 10. If six of the numbers are 2, 4, 8, 14, 16 and 18, find the mode.
A
6
B
8
C
14
D
2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Using x = \(\frac{\sum x}{N}\) in each case, we get;
\(\sum_{6}^{i=1} x_i\) = 10 x 7 = 70
\(\sum_{7}^{i=1} x_i\) = 2 + 4 + 8 + 14 + 16 + 18 = 62
Hence the missing number can be obtained from
\(\sum_{6}^{i=1} x_i - \sum_{7}^{i=1} x_i\) = 70 - 62 = 8
So, all the seven numbers are 2, 4, 8, 8, 14, 16, 18
Mode = 8
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27108)