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UTME / JAMB 2019
Algebra
Solution
Solve the inequality: -7 \(\leq\) 9 - 8x < 16 - x
A
-1 \(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 2
B
-1 \(\leq\) x < 2
C
-1 < x < 2
D
-1 < x \(\leq\) 2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
-7 \(\leq\) 9 - 8x < 16 - x
-7 \(\leq\) 9 - 8x and 9 - 8x < 16 - x
-7 - 9 \(\leq\) -8x and -8x + x < 16 - 9
-16 \(\leq\) -8x and -7x < 7
\(\therefore\) x \(\leq\) 2 and -1 < x
-1 < x \(\leq\) 2.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55039)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2019
Algebra
Solution
The nth term of a sequence is given by 2\(^{2n - 1}\). Find the sum of the first four terms.
A
74
B
32
C
42
D
170
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(T_n = 2^{2n - 1}\)
\(T_1 = 2^{2(1) - 1} \)
= 2
\(T_2 = 2^{2(2) - 1}\)
= 8
\(T_3 = 2^{2(3) - 1}\)
= 32
\(T_4 = 2^{2(4) - 1}\)
= 128
\(T_1 + T_2 + T_3 + T_4 = 2 + 8 + 32 + 128\)
= 170
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55042)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2019
Calculus
Solution
Integrate \(\int_{-1} ^{2} (2x^2 + x) \mathrm {d} x\)
A
\(4\frac{1}{2}\)
B
\(3\frac{1}{2}\)
C
\(7\frac{1}{2}\)
D
\(5\frac{1}{4}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\int_{-1} ^{2} (2x^2 + x) \mathrm {d} x\)
= \([\frac{2x^{2 + 1}}{3} + \frac{x^{1 + 1}}{2}]_{-1} ^{2}\)
= \([\frac{2x^{3}}{3} + \frac{x^{2}}{2}]_{-1} ^{2}\)
= \((\frac{2(2)^{3}}{3} + \frac{2^2}{2}) - (\frac{2(-1)^{3}}{3} + \frac{(-1)^{2}}{2})\)
= \((\frac{16}{3} + 2) - (\frac{-2}{3} + \frac{1}{2})\)
= \(\frac{22}{3} - (-\frac{1}{6})\)
= \(\frac{22}{3} + \frac{1}{6}\)
= \(\frac{15}{2}\)
= \(7\frac{1}{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55048)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2019
Number and Numeration
Solution
If P varies inversely as the square root of q, where p = 3 and q = 16, find the value of q when p = 4.
A
12
B
8
C
9
D
16
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(p \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{q}}\)
\(\implies p = \frac{k}{\sqrt{q}}\)
when p = 3, q = 16.
\(3 = \frac{k}{\sqrt{16}}\)
\(k = 3 \times 4 = 12\)
\(\therefore p = \frac{12}{\sqrt{q}}\)
when p = 4,
\(4 = \frac{12}{\sqrt{q}} \implies \sqrt{q} = \frac{12}{4}\)
\(\sqrt{q} = 3 \implies q = 3^2 \)
\(q = 9\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55053)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2019
Number and Numeration
Solution
Tade bought 200 mangoes at 4 for ₦2.50. 30 out of the mangoes got spoilt and the remaining were sold at 2 for ₦2.40. Find the percentage profit or loss.
A
43.6% loss
B
35% profit
C
63.2% profit
D
28% loss
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
200 mangoes at 4 for N2.50
\(\implies\) Total cost price = \(\frac{200}{4} \times N 2.50\)
= N 125.00
Since 30 mangoes got spoilt \(\implies\) Left over = 200 - 30
= 170 mangoes
170 mangoes at 2 for N 2.40
\(\implies\) Total selling point = \(\frac{170}{2} \times N 2.40\)
= N 204.00
Profit : N (204.00 - 125.00) = N 79.00
% profit = \(\frac{79}{125} \times 100%\)
= 63.2% profit.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55055)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2019
Number and Numeration
Solution
The simple interest on ₦8550 for 3 years at x% per annum is ₦4890. Calculate the value of x to the nearest whole number.
A
19%
B
20%
C
25%
D
16.3%
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
S.I = \(\frac{PRT}{100}\)
\(\implies\) N 4890 = \(\frac{8550 \times 3 \times x}{100}\)
\(x = \frac{4890 \times 100}{8550 \times 3}\)
\(x = 19.06%\)
\(x \approxeq 19%\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55062)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2019
Number and Numeration
Solution
Simplify 81\(^{\frac{-3}{4}}\) x 25\(^{\frac{1}{2}}\) x 243\(^{\frac{2}{5}}\)
A
\(\frac{2}{5}\)
B
\(\frac{3}{5}\)
C
\(\frac{5}{2}\)
D
\(\frac{5}{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
81\(^{\frac{-3}{4}}\) x 25\(^{\frac{1}{2}}\) x 243\(^{\frac{2}{5}}\)
= \((\sqrt[4]{81})^{-3} \times \sqrt{25} \times (\sqrt[5]{243})^2\)
= \(\frac{5 \times 3^2}{3^{3}}\)
= \(\frac{5}{3}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55069)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2019
Number and Numeration
Solution
Find the value of \(\frac{(0.5436)^3}{0.017 \times 0.219}\) to 3 significant figures.
A
46.2
B
43.1
C
534
D
431
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(\frac{(0.5436)^3}{0.017 \times 0.219}\)
= \(\frac{0.16063}{0.017 \times 0.219}\)
= 43.1 (to 3 s.f)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55075)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2019
Number and Numeration
Solution
If S = (4t + 3)(t - 2), find ds/dt when t = 5 secs.
A
50 units per sec
B
35 units per sec
C
22 units per sec
D
13 units per sec
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(s = (4t + 3)(t - 2)\)
\(\frac{\mathrm d s}{\mathrm d t} = (4t + 3)(1) + (t - 2)(4)\)
= \(4t + 3 + 4t - 8\)
= 8t - 5
\(\frac{\mathrm d s}{\mathrm d t} (t = 5 secs) = 8(5) - 5\)
= 40 - 5
= 35 units per sec
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55079)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2019
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The angles of a polygon are given by 2x, 5x, x and 4x respectively. The value of x is
A
31°
B
30°
C
26°
D
48°
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Since there are 4 angles given, the polygon is a quadrilateral.
Sum of angle in a quadrilateral = 360^\circ
\(\therefore\) 2x + 5x + x + 4x = 360^\circ
12x = 360^\circ
x = 30^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55081)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2019
Number and Numeration
Solution
The weight of a day-old chick was measured to be 0.21g. If the actual weight of the chick is 0.18g, what was the percentage error in the measurement?
A
15.5%
B
18.2%
C
14.8%
D
16.7%
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Actual weight = 0.18g
Error = 0.21g - 0.18g
= 0.03g
% error = \(\frac{0.03}{0.18} \times 100%\)
= 16.7%
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55083)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2019
Number and Numeration
Solution
Evaluate \((\frac{6}{0.32} \div \frac{2}{0.084})^{-1}\) correct to 1 decimal place.
A
1.3
B
2.5
C
4.6
D
3.2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\((\frac{6}{0.32} \div \frac{2}{0.084})^{-1}\)
= \((\frac{600}{32} \div \frac{2000}{84})^{-1}\)
= \((\frac{600}{32} \times \frac{84}{2000})^{-1}\)
= \((\frac{63}{80})^{-1}\)
= \(\frac{80}{63}\)
= 1.3 (to 1 decimal place)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55085)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2019
Algebra
Solution
If 2\(^{x + y}\) = 16 and 4\(^{x - y} = \frac{1}{32}\), find the values of x and y.
A
x = \(\frac{3}{4}\), y = \(\frac{11}{4}\)
B
x = \(\frac{3}{4}\), y = \(\frac{13}{4}\)
C
x = \(\frac{2}{3}\), y = \(\frac{4}{5}\)
D
x = \(\frac{2}{3}\), y = \(\frac{13}{4}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
2\(^{x + y}\) = 16 ; 4\(^{x - y}\) = \(\frac{1}{32}\).
\(\implies 2^{x + y} = 2^4\)
\(x + y = 4 ... (1)\)
\(2^{2(x - y)} = 2^{-5} \)
\(2^{2x - 2y} = 2^{-5}\)
\(\implies 2x - 2y = -5 ... (2)\)
Solving the equations (1) and (2) simultaneously, we have
x = \(\frac{3}{4}\) and y = \(\frac{13}{4}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55231)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2019
Number and Numeration
Simplify \(\frac{0.0839 \times 6.381}{5.44}\) to 2 significant figures.
A
0.2809
B
2.51
C
3.5
D
0.098
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55277)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2019
Algebra
Solution
Find the value of x and y in the simultaneous equation: 3x + y = 21; xy = 30
A
x = 3 or 7, y = 12 or 8
B
x = 6 or 1, y = 11 or 5
C
x = 2 or 5, y = 15 or 6
D
x = 1 or 5, y = 10 or 7
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
3x + y = 21 ... (i);
xy = 30 ... (ii)
From (ii), \(y = \frac{30}{x}\). Putting the value of y in (i), we have
3x + \(\frac{30}{x}\) = 21
\(\implies\) 3x\(^2\) + 30 = 21x
3x\(^2\) - 21x + 30 = 0
3x\(^2\) - 15x - 6x + 30 = 0
3x(x - 5) - 6(x - 5) = 0
(3x - 6)(x - 5) = 0
3x - 6 = 0 \(\implies\) x = 2.
x - 5 = 0 \(\implies\) x = 5.
If x = 2, y = \(\frac{30}{2}\) = 15;
If x = 5, y = \(\frac{30}{5}\) = 6.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55279)