Further Mathematics questions and answers

Further Mathematics Questions and Answers

Test your knowledge of advanced level mathematics with this aptitude test. This test comprises Further Maths questions and answers from past JAMB and WAEC examinations.

436.

Evaluate \(\cos (\frac{\pi}{2} + \frac{\pi}{3})\)

A.

\(\frac{-2}{\sqrt{3}}\)

B.

\(\frac{-\sqrt{3}}{2}\)

C.

\(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}\)

D.

\(\frac{4}{\sqrt{3}}\)

Correct answer is B

\(\cos (x + y) = \cos x \cos y - \sin x \sin y\)

\(\cos (\frac{\pi}{2} + \frac{\pi}{3}) = \cos \frac{\pi}{2} \cos \frac{\pi}{3} - \sin \frac{\pi}{2} \sin \frac{\pi}{3}\)

= \((0 \times \frac{1}{2}) - (1 \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})\)

= \(0 - \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} = -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\)

437.

If \(\log_{9} 3 + 2x = 1\), find x.

A.

\(\frac{-1}{2}\)

B.

\(\frac{-1}{4}\)

C.

\(\frac{1}{4}\)

D.

\(\frac{1}{2}\)

Correct answer is C

\(\log_{9} 3 = \log_{9} (9^{\frac{1}{2}}) = \frac{1}{2}\log_{9} 9 = \frac{1}{2}\)

\(\frac{1}{2} + 2x = 1 \implies 2x = \frac{1}{2}\)

\(x = \frac{1}{4}\)

438.

Express 75° in radians, leaving your answer in terms of \(\pi\).

A.

\(\frac{5\pi}{12}\)

B.

\(\frac{3\pi}{4}\)

C.

\(\frac{5\pi}{6}\)

D.

\(\frac{7\pi}{6}\)

Correct answer is A

\(180° = \pi rads\)

\(1° = \frac{\pi}{180}\)

\(\therefore 75° = \frac{\pi}{180} \times 75 \)

= \(\frac{5\pi}{12}\)

440.

Simplify \(\frac{x^{3n + 1}}{x^{2n + \frac{5}{2}}(x^{2n - 3})^{\frac{1}{2}}}\)

A.

\(0\)

B.

\(-\frac{1}{2}\)

C.

\(1\)

D.

\(10\)

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.