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UTME / JAMB 2014
Number and Numeration
Solution
Evaluate Log28 + Log216 - Log24
A
3
B
4
C
5
D
6
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\( = log_2 \frac{8 \times 16}{4}\)
\( = log_2 32\)
\( = log_2 2^5\)
\( = 5log_2 2\)
\( = 5 \times 1\)
\( = 5 \)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27003)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Number and Numeration
Solution
If P = {1,2,3,4,5} and P \(\cup\) Q = {1,2,3,4,5,6,7}, list the elements in Q
A
{6}
B
{7}
C
{6,7}
D
{5,6}
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Q = (P \(\cup\) Q) - P
{6,7}
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27004)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Number and Numeration
Solution
If gt2 - k - w = 0, make g the subject of the formula
A
\(\frac{k + w}{t^2}\)
B
\(\frac{k - w}{t^2}\)
C
\(\frac{k + w}{t}\)
D
\(\frac{k - w}{t}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
gt2 - k - w = 0
gt2 = k + w
\(g = \frac{k + w}{t^2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27005)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Number and Numeration
Solution
Factorize 2y2 - 15xy + 18x2
A
(2y - 3x) (y + 6x)
B
(2y - 3x) (y - 6x)
C
(2y + 3x) (y - 6x)
D
(3y + 2x) (y - 6x)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
2y2 - 15xy + 18x2
2y2 - 12xy - 3xy + 18x2
2y(y - 6x) - 3x(y - 6x)
(2y - 3x) (y - 6x)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27006)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Number and Numeration
Solution
Find the value of k if y - 1 is a factor of y3 + 4y2 + ky - 6
A
-6
B
-4
C
O
D
1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
if y - 1 is a factor of y3 + 4y2 + ky - 6, then
f(1) = (1)3 + 4(1)2 + k(1) - 6 = 0 (factor theorem)
1 + 4 + k - 6 = 0
5 - 6 + k = 0
-1 + k = 0
k = 1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27007)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Number and Numeration
Solution
y varies directly as w2. When y = 8, w = 2. Find y when w = 3
A
18
B
12
C
9
D
6
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(y \propto w^2\)
y = kw2
8 = k(2)2
8 = k(4)
k = 8/4
k = 2
Thus y = 2w2
When w = 3, y = 2(3)2
y = 2 x 9 = 18
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27008)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Number and Numeration
Solution
What is the common ratio of the G.P. \((\sqrt{10} + \sqrt{5}) + (\sqrt{10} + 2\sqrt{5}) + ... \)?
A
\(\sqrt{2}\)
B
\(\sqrt{5}\)
C
3
D
5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Common ratio r of the G.P is
\(r = \frac{T_n + 1}{T_n} = \frac{T_2}{T_1}\)
\(r = \frac{\sqrt{10} + 2\sqrt{5}}{\sqrt{10} + \sqrt{5}}\)
\(r = \frac{\sqrt{10} + 2\sqrt{5}}{\sqrt{10} + \sqrt{5}} \times \frac{\sqrt{10} - \sqrt{5}}{\sqrt{10} - \sqrt{5}} \)
\( = \frac{(\sqrt{10})(\sqrt{10}) + (\sqrt{10})(-\sqrt{5}) + (2\sqrt{5})(\sqrt{10}) + (2\sqrt{5})(-\sqrt{5})}{(\sqrt{10})^2 - (\sqrt{5})^2}\)
\(\frac{10 - \sqrt{50} + 2\sqrt{50} - 10}{10 - 5}\)
\(\frac{\sqrt{50}}{5}\)
\(\frac{\sqrt{25 \times 2}}{5}\)
\(\frac{5\sqrt{2}}{5}\)
\(\sqrt{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27013)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Number and Numeration
Solution
A binary operation * is defined by x * y = xy. If x * 2 = 12 - x, find the possible values of x
A
3,4
B
3,-4
C
-3,4
D
-3,-4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x * y = xy
x * 2 = 12 - x
Thus by comparison,
x = x, y = 2
But x * y = x * 2
xy = 12 - x
x2 = 12 - x
x2 + x - 12 = 0
x2 + 4x - 3x - 12 = 0
x(x + 4) - 3(x + 4) = 0
(x - 3)(x + 4) = 0
x - 3 = 0 or x + 4 = 0
So x = 3 or x = -4
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27014)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Number and Numeration
Solution
A cylindrical tank has a capacity of 6160m3. What is the depth of the tank if the radius of its base is 28cm?
A
8.0m
B
7.5m
C
5.0m
D
2.5m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Using \(V = \pi r^2 h\)
6160 = 22/7 x 28 x 28 x h
\(h = \frac{6160}{22 \times 4 \times 28} \)
\(h = 2.5m \)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27019)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Number and Numeration
Solution
Find the mid point of S(-5, 4) and T(-3, -2)
A
-4, 2
B
4, -2
C
-4, 1
D
4, -1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Mid point of S(-5, 4) and T(-3, -2) is
\([\frac{1}{2}(-5 + -3), \frac{1}{2}(4 + (-2))]\)
\([\frac{1}{2}(x_1 + x_2), \frac{1}{2}(y_1 + y_2)]\)
\([\frac{1}{2}(-8), \frac{1}{2}(2)]\)
\([-4, 1]\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27021)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Number and Numeration
Solution
Calculate the mid point of the line segment y - 4x + 3 = 0, which lies between the x-axis and y-axis.
A
\(\begin{pmatrix} 3 & -3 \\ 8 & 2 \end{pmatrix}\)
B
\(\begin{pmatrix} 3 & 3 \\ 8 & 2 \end{pmatrix}\)
C
\(\begin{pmatrix} -2 & 2 \\ 2 & 2 \end{pmatrix}\)
D
\(\begin{pmatrix} -2 & 3 \\ 3 & 2 \end{pmatrix}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
y - 4x + 3 = 0
When y = 0, 0 - 4x + 3 = 0
Then -4x = -3
x = 3/4
So the line cuts the x-axis at point (3/4, 0).
When x = 0, y - 4(0) + 3 = 0
Then y + 3 = 0
y = -3
So the line cuts the y-axis at the point (0, -3)
Hence the midpoint of the line y - 4x + 3 = 0, which lies between the x-axis and the y-axis is;
\([\frac{1}{2}(x_1 + x_2), \frac{1}{2}(y_1 + y_2)]\)
\([\frac{1}{2}(\frac{3}{4} + 0), \frac{1}{2}(0 + -3)]\)
\([\frac{1}{2}(\frac{3}{4}), \frac{1}{2}(-3)]\)
\([\frac{3}{8}, \frac{-3}{2}]\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27023)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Number and Numeration
Solution
If y = 4x3 - 2x2 + x, find \(\frac{\delta y}{\delta x}\)
A
8x2 - 2x + 1
B
8x2 - 4x + 1
C
12x2 - 2x + 1
D
12x2 - 4x + 1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
If y = 4x3 - 2x2 + x, then;
\(\frac{\delta y}{\delta x}\) = 3(4x2) - 2(2x) + 1
= 12x2 - 4x + 1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27026)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Number and Numeration
Solution
Evaluate \(\int (2x + 3)^{\frac{1}{2}} \delta x\)
A
\(\frac{1}{12} (2x + 3)^6 + k\)
B
\(\frac{1}{3} (2x + 3)^{\frac{1}{2}} + k\)
C
\(\frac{1}{3} (2x + 3)^{\frac{3}{2}} + k\)
D
\(\frac{1}{12} (2x + 3)^{\frac{3}{4}} + k\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\int (2x + 3)^{\frac{1}{2}} \delta x\)
let u = 2x + 3, \(\frac{\delta y}{\delta x} = 2\)
\(\delta x = \frac{\delta u}{2}\)
Now \(\int (2x + 3)^{\frac{1}{2}} \delta x = \int u^{\frac{1}{2}}.{\frac{\delta x}{2}}\)
\( = \frac{1}{2} \int u^{\frac{1}{2}} \delta u\)
\( = \frac{1}{2} u^{\frac{3}{2}} \times \frac{2}{3} + k\)
\( = \frac{1}{3} u^{\frac{3}{2}} + k\)
\( = \frac{1}{3} (2x + 3)^{\frac{3}{2}} + k\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27030)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Number and Numeration
Solution
In how many ways can a team of 3 girls be selected from 7 girls?
A
\(\frac{7!}{3!}\)
B
\(\frac{7!}{4!}\)
C
\(\frac{7!}{3!4!}\)
D
\(\frac{7!}{2!5!}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
A team of 2 girls can be selected from 7 girls in \(^7C_3\)
\( = \frac{7!}{(7 - 3)! 3!}\)
\( = \frac{7!}{4! 3!} ways\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27035)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Number and Numeration
Diagram
From the venn diagram above, the shaded parts represent
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
(P\(\cap\)Q)\(\cup\)(P\(\cap\)R)
B
(P\(\cup\)Q)\(\cap\)(P\(\cap\)R)
C
(P\(\cup\)Q)\(\cup\)(P\(\cup\)R)
D
(P\(\cap\)Q)\(\cup\)(P\(\cup\)R)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33156)