JAMB Mathematics Past Questions & Answers - Page 357

1,781.

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

A.

x(x2-1)

B.

3x(x2-1)

C.

3x2-1

D.

7x6-5x4

Correct answer is C

\(y=\frac{x^7 - x^5}{x^4}\\
y = \frac{x^7}{x^4} \div \frac{x^5}{x^4}\\
y = x^3 - x \\
\frac{dy}{dx} = 3x^2 - 1\)

1,782.

If sinθ = 3/5. Find Tanθ

A.

3/4

B.

3/5

C.

2/5

D.

1/4

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,783.

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

A.

3/2

B.

2/3

C.

-2/3

D.

-3/2

Correct answer is B

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

1,784.

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

A.

(2,5)

B.

(5,2)

C.

(1,0)

D.

(0,1)

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,785.

Find the capacity in liters of a cylindrical well of radius 1 meter and depth 14 meters
[π = 22/7]

A.

44,000 liters

B.

4,400 liters

C.

440 liters

D.

44 liters

Correct answer is A

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