JAMB UTME - Mathematics - 2008

A binary operation on the real set of numbers excluding -1 is such that for all m, n ∈ R, mΔn = m+n+mn. Find the identity element of the operation.

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mΔn = m+n+mn
Let e be the identity element
∴mΔe = eΔm = m
m+e+me = m
e+me = m-m
e+me = 0
e(1+m) = 0
e = 0 / (1+m)
e = 0

If $\frac{1+\sqrt{2}}{1-\sqrt{2}}$ is expressed in the form of x+y√2 find the values of x and y

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The locus of a point equidistant from two points p(6,2) and R(4,2) is a perpendicular bisector of PR passing through

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Factorize complete;y (4x+3y)2 - (3x-2y)2

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(4x+3y)2 - (3x-2y)2
(4x+3y+3x-2y)(4x+3y-(3x-2y))
(4x+3y+3x-2y)(4x+3y-3x+2y)
(x+5y)(7x+y)

Which of the following angles is an exterior angle of a regular polygon?

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The bar chart shows the number of times the word a, and, in, it, he, to appear in a paragraph in a book. What is the ratio of the least frequent word?

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calculate the simple interest on N6,500 for 8 years at 5% per annum.

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A binary operation * is defined on the set of positive integers is such x*y = 2x-3y+2 for all positive integers x and y. The binary operation is

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X * Y = 2X - 3Y + 2
2*3 = 2(2) - 3(3) + 2
=4-9+2
= -3
But -3 does not belong to positive integer

Evaluate $\frac{(\frac{3}{8}÷\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{2})}{(\frac{1}{8}\times \frac{2}{3}+\frac{1}{3})}$

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The cost of kerosine per liter increase from N60 to N85. What is the percentage rate of increase?

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N85 - N60 = N25 increase
∴ percentage increase =$\frac{25}{60}\times \frac{100}{1}=\frac{125}{3}=41.67\%=42\%$

Find the minimum value of the function y = x(1+x)

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If x > 0, find the range of number x-3, 3x+2,x-1, 4x, 2x-1, x-2, 2x-2, 3x and 3x+1

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x-3, 3x+2,x-1, 4x, 2x-1, x-2, 2x-2, 3x, 3x+1
Range = 3x+2 - (x-3)
= 3x+2 - x - 3
= 2x + 5

If X = {n2 + 1:n = 0,2,3} and Y = {n+1:n=2,3,5}, find X∩Y.

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X = {1,5,10}
Y = {3,4,6}
X∩Y = ∅

Find the median of 4, 1, 4, 1, 0, 4, 4, 2 and 0

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The probability of picking a letter T fr4om the word OBSTRUCTION is

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OBSTRUCTION
Total possible outcome = 11
Number of chance of getting T = 2
P(picking T) = 2/11

simplify ${16}^{\frac{-1}{2}}\times 4^{\frac{-1}{2}}\times {27}^{\frac{1}{3}}$

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Evaluate ${\int }_{\frac{-\pi }{2}}^{\frac{\pi }{2}}cosxdx$

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${\int }_{\frac{-\pi }{2}}^{\frac{\pi }{2}}cosxdx=[sinx{]}_{\frac{-\pi }{2}}^{\frac{\pi }{2}}=sin\frac{\pi }{2}-sin\frac{-\pi }{2}$
= sin90 – sin-90
= sin90 – sin270
= 1 – (-1)
= 1+1
= 2

In the diagram above ∠OPQ is

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a = a(base ∠s of Iss Δ)
∴ a+a+74 = 180
2a + 74 = 180
2a = 180-74
2a = 106
a = 53
∴∠OPQ = 53${}^{\circ }$

Make Q the subject of formula when $L=\frac{4}{3}M\sqrt{PQ}$

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Solve the quadratic inequalities x2 - 5x + 6 ≥0

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x2 - 5x + 6 = 0
(X-2)(X-3) = 0
X-2 = 0 implies X = 2
X-3 = 0 implies X = 3
∴ x ≤ 2, x ≥ 3

The fifth term of an A.P is 24 and the eleventh term is 96. Find the first term.

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U5 = 24, n = 5 and U11 = 96, n = 11
Un = a + (n-1)d
24 = a + (5-1)d imply 24 = a+4d .....eqn1
96 = a + (11-1)d imply 96 = a+10d ...eqn2
eqn1 - eqn2 -72 = -6d
d = 72/6 = 12
but 24 = a+4d
24 = a + 4(12)
24 = a + 48
a = 24-48
a = -24

If tan $\theta$ = $\frac{5}{4}$ find sin2$\theta$ - cos2$\theta$

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(tan $\theta$ = $\frac{opp}{adj}$)
|AB|2 = 52 + 42 $\to$ |AB|2 = 41
$\to$ AB = $\sqrt{41}$ sin2$\theta$ - cos2$\theta$
$\to$ $\frac{5^2}{\sqrt{41}}$ - (${\frac{4}{\sqrt{41}}}^2$) = $\frac{25}{41}$ - $\frac{16}{41}$
= ($\frac{9}{41}$)

If logx1/264 = 3, find the value of x

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If logx1/264 = 3
(X 1/2)3 = 64
(X 1/2)3 = 4 3
X 1/2 = 4
X = 42
X = 16

Find the range of values of x which satisfy the inequalities 4x - 7 $\le$ 3x and 3x - 4 $\le$ 4x

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4X - 7 $\le$ 3X and 3X - 4 $\le$ 4X
4X - 3X $\le$ 7 and 3X - 4X $\le$ 4
X $\le$ 7 and -X $\le$ 4 = X $\ge$ -4
Range -4 $\le$ x $\le$ 7

Find the minimum value of X2 - 3x + 2 for all real values of x

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y = X2 - 3x + 2, $\frac{dy}{dx}$ = 2x - 3
at turning pt, $\frac{dy}{dx}$ = 0
∴ 2x - 3 = 0
∴ x = $\frac{3}{2}$
$\frac{d^{2}y}{d{x}^2}$ = $\frac{d}{dx}$($\frac{d}{dx}$)
= 270
∴ ymin = 2$\frac{3}{2}$ - 3$\frac{3}{2}$ + 2
= $\frac{9}{4}$ - $\frac{9}{2}$ + 2
= -$\frac{1}{4}$

In the diagram, find the size of the angle marked ao

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2 x s = 280o(Angle at centre = 2 x < at circum)

S = $\frac{{280}^o}{2}$

= 140

< O = 360 - 280 = 80o

60 + 80 + 140 + a = 360o

(< in a quad); 280 = a = 360

a = 360 - 280

a = 80o

The result of rolling a fair die 150 times is as summarized in the table given.

$\begin{array}{ccccccc}\text{Number}& 1& 2& 3& 4& 5& 6\\ \text{Frequency}& 12& 18& x& 30& 2x& 45\end{array}$

What is the probability of obtaining a 5?

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$\begin{array}{ccccccc}Number& 1& 2& 3& 4& 5& 6\\ Frequency& 12& 18& x& 30& 2x& 45\end{array}$
12 + 18 + x + 30 + 2x + 45 = 150
3x + 105 = 150
3x = 150 - 105
3x = 45
x = $\frac{45}{3}$
x = 15
probability of 5 = $\frac{30}{150}$
= $\frac{1}{5}$

What is the mean of the data t, 2t-1, t-2, 2t-1, 4t and 2t+2?

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If p = varies inversely as the square of q and p=8 when q=4, find when p=32

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P ∝ 1/q
P = k/q
K = q2P
= 428
∴P = 128/q
32 = 128/q
q2 = 128/32
q2 = 4
q = √4 = +/-2

Find the number of ways of selecting 6 out of 10 subjects for an examination

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Find the derivative of $y=\frac{x^7-x^5}{x^4}$

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In the diagram < OPQ is

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Express 1223456 to 3 significant figures

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Find the capacity in liters of a cylindrical well of radius 1 meter and depth 14 meters

[π = 22/7]

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V = πr2h
1m = 100cm
14cm = 1400cm
$\therefore V=\frac{22}{7}\times \frac{100x100x1400}{1000}=44,000liters$

Find the mean deviation of 2, 4, 5, and 9

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X = 20/4
= 5
mean deviation = 8/4 = 2

If sinθ = 3/5. Find Tanθ

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sinθ = 3/5
x2 = 52 - 32

Differentiate sin x - x cos x

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sin x - x cos x
dy/dx = cos x - [1.cos x + x -sin x]
= co x - [cos x - x sin x]
= cos x - cos x + x sin x
= x sin x

The bar chart above shows the number of times the word a, and , in, it, the , to appear in a paragraph in a book. What is the ratio of the least frequent word?

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Ratio of least to most = 3:12
= 3/12
= 1/4

If 125x = 2010 find x

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125x = 20
1xX2 + 2xX1 + 5xX0 = 20
X2 + 2X + 5 = 20
X2 + 2X - 15 = 0
(X + 5)( X - 3) = 0
X + 5 implies X = -5
X - 3 implies X = 3
But X cannot be negative
∴X = 3

The result of rolling a fair die 150 times is ass summarized in the table above. What is the probability of obtaining a 5

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Total possible outcome
12+18+x+30+2x+45 = 105+3x
∴105+3x = 150
3x = 150-105
3x = 45
x = 15
P(obtaining 5) =$\frac{2x}{(105+3x)}Butx=15=\frac{2\left(15\right)}{(105+3(15\left)\right)}=\frac{30}{(105+45)}=\frac{30}{150}=\frac{1}{5}$

Find the area of the figure above

[π = 22/7]

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Area of the figure = Area of rect + area of semi circle
$=L\times h+\frac{1}{2}\pi r^{2}5\times 15+\frac{1}{2}\times \frac{22}{7}\times {\left(\frac{5}{2}\right)}^2=75+\frac{(22\times 25)}{2\times 7}=75+9\frac{23}{28}=84.8cm$

Add 11012,101112 and 1112

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11012 + 101112 + 1112 = 101011

The solution of the quadratic inequality (x2 + x - 12) $\ge$ 0 is

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(x2 + x - 12) $\ge$ 0 , (x - 3)(x + 4) $\ge$ 0
For the condition to hold, each of (x - 3) and (x + 4) must be of the same sign
.i.e. x - 3 $\ge$ 0 and x + 4 $\ge$ 0
or x - 3$\le$ 0 and x + 4 $\le$ 0
when x $\ge$ 3, the condition is satisfied
when x $\ge$ -4, the condition is not satisfied.
when x $\le$ 3, the condition is not satisfied
when x $\le$ -4 , the condition is not satisfied. Thus, the solution of the inequality is x $\ge$ 3 or x $\le$ -4 ,

Find the gradient of a line which is perpendicular to the line with the equation 3x + 2y + 1 = 0

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3X + 2Y + 1 = 0
2Y = -3X - 1
$\frac{-3}{2}X-\frac{1}{2}$
Gradient of 3X + 2Y +1 = 0 is -3/2
Gradient of a line perpendicular to 3X + 2Y + 1 = 0
$=-1÷\frac{3}{2}=-1\times \frac{-2}{3}=\frac{2}{3}$

Evaluate ${\int }_1^2(6x^2-2x)dx$

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${\int }_1^2(6x^2-2x)dx=[\frac{6x^3}{3}-\frac{2x^2}{2}{]}_1^2=[2x^3-x^2{]}_1^2$
= [2(2)3 - (2)2] – [2(1)3 - (1)2]
= [16-4] – [2-1]
= 12 – 1
= 11

If 2x2 - kx - 12 is divisible by x-4, Find the value of k.

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2x2 - kx - 12 is divisible by x-4
implies x is a factor ∴ x = 4
f(4) implies 2(4)2 - k(4) - 12 = 0
32 - 4k - 12 = 0
-4k + 20 = 0
-4k = -20
k = 5

A book seller sells Mathematics and English books. If 30 customers buy Mathematics books, 20 customers buy English books and 10 customers buy the two books, How many customers has he altogether.

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n(M) only = 30-10 = 20
n(E) only = 20-10 = 10
n(M∩E) = 10
∴M∪E = 20+10+10
= 40

If x - 3 is directly proportional to the square of y and x = 5 when y =2, find x when y = 6.

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(x – 3) ∝ y2
X-3 = Ky2
K = X-3 / y2
= 5-2/22
= 2/4
= 1/2
∴X-3 = 1/2y2
X-3 = 1/2(6)2
X-3 = 1/2 x 30/1
X-3 = 18
X = 21

Find the area of the figure given

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Area of semicircle + Area of rectangle

A = $\frac{1}{2}\pi r^2$ + LB

A = $\frac{1}{2}\times \frac{22}{77}\times (\frac{5}{2}{)}^2+(15\times 5)$

= $\frac{1}{2}\times \frac{22}{7}\times \frac{25}{4}+75$

A = $\frac{275}{28}+\frac{75}{1}$

$\frac{275+2100}{28}=\frac{2375}{28}$

A = 84.8cm2

In how many ways can the letters of the word ACCEPTANCE be arranged?

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ACCEPTANCE = 10 Letters
A = 2 letters
C = 3 letters
E = 2 letters
Can be arranged in 10! / (2!3!2!) ways