Mathematics 2016 Jamb Examination
Mathematics 2016 Jamb Examination
Question 1
Integrate \( \dfrac{2x^3 + 2x}{x} \) with respect to x
First, simplify the integrand by dividing each term in the numerator by \(x\): \[ \int \dfrac{2x^3 + 2x}{x} dx = \int (2x^2 + 2) dx \] Now, integrate each term using the power rule \( \int x^n dx = \dfrac{x^{n+1}}{n+1} \): \[ \int 2x^2 dx + \int 2 dx = \dfrac{2x^3}{3} + 2x + k \]
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Question 2
If the mean of 4, y, 8 and 10 is 7. Find Y?
The mean is calculated by summing the numbers and dividing by the count of numbers:
\[ \text{Mean} = \dfrac{4 + y + 8 + 10}{4} = 7 \]
Multiply both sides by 4:
\[ 22 + y = 28 \]
Subtract 22 from both sides:
\[ y = 28 - 22 = 6 \]
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Question 3
Find the derivative of \( y = (\dfrac{1}{3}x + 6)^2 \)
Using the chain rule, where \( \dfrac{dy}{dx} = \dfrac{dy}{du} \cdot \dfrac{du}{dx} \). Let \( u = \dfrac{1}{3}x + 6 \), then \( y = u^2 \): \[ \dfrac{dy}{du} = 2u \quad \text{and} \quad \dfrac{du}{dx} = \dfrac{1}{3} \] Multiply the derivatives: \[ \dfrac{dy}{dx} = 2\left(\dfrac{1}{3}x + 6\right) \cdot \dfrac{1}{3} = \dfrac{2}{3}\left(\dfrac{1}{3}x + 6\right) \]
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Question 4
In a school of 150 students, 80 offer French while 60 offer Arabic and 20 offer neither. How many students offer both subjects?
Let \( x \) be the number of students who offer both subjects. Using the set formula:
\[ \text{Total} = n(F) + n(A) - n(F \cap A) + n(F \cup A)' \]
\[ 150 = 80 + 60 - x + 20 \]
\[ 150 = 160 - x \]
\[ x = 160 - 150 = 10 \]
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Question 5
If the 2nd term of a G.P is 8/9 and the 6th term is 4 1/2. Find the common ratio.
In a Geometric Progression, \( T_n = ar^{n-1} \). Given \( T_2 = ar = \dfrac{8}{9} \) and \( T_6 = ar^5 = \dfrac{9}{2} \).
Divide \( T_6 \) by \( T_2 \):
\[ \dfrac{ar^5}{ar} = \dfrac{9/2}{8/9} \Rightarrow r^4 = \dfrac{9}{2} \cdot \dfrac{9}{8} = \dfrac{81}{16} \]
Take the fourth root of both sides:
\[ r = \sqrt[4]{\dfrac{81}{16}} = \dfrac{3}{2} \]
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Question 6

From the diagram above, find the value of ∠OTQ

According to circle geometry theorems, the angle subtended by an arc at the center is twice the angle subtended at the circumference. Therefore: \[ \angle OTQ = \frac{1}{2} \times \angle OPQ = \frac{1}{2} \times 130^\circ = 65^\circ \]
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Question 7
The sum of the interior angles of a polygon is given as 1080o. Find the number of the sides of the polygon.
For any polygon with \(n\) sides, the sum of its interior angles is given by the formula:
\[
S = (n - 2) \times 180^\circ
\]
Given that the sum of the interior angles is:
\[
S = 1080^\circ
\]
Substitute into the formula:
\[
(n - 2) \times 180 = 1080
\]
Divide both sides by \(180\):
\[
n - 2 = \frac{1080}{180}
\]
\[
n - 2 = 6
\]
Add 2 to both sides:
\[
n = 8
\]
A polygon with 8 sides is called an octagon. The formula works because any polygon can be divided into \((n-2)\) triangles from one vertex, and each triangle contributes \(180^\circ\) to the total interior angle sum. When the total is \(1080^\circ\), the polygon must therefore contain 6 triangles, implying 8 sides.
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Question 8

In the diagram above, \(l_1\) is parallel to \(l_2\). Find the value of \(\angle PMT\).
< MPT = 180o - 118o = 62o
< PML = 62o ( Alternative angle)
y + 2y + 10o + 62o = 180o (Angles on a straight line)
3y = 180 - 72\[dfrac{3y}{3} = \dfrac{108}{3}\] y = 36o
< PMT = 2y + 10 = 2(36) + 10 = 82o
< PML = 62o ( Alternative angle)
y + 2y + 10o + 62o = 180o (Angles on a straight line)
3y = 180 - 72\[dfrac{3y}{3} = \dfrac{108}{3}\] y = 36o
< PMT = 2y + 10 = 2(36) + 10 = 82o
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Question 9

From the diagram above, Find the value of ∠ROP
< ROP = 95o (Exterior angle of cyclic quadrilateral)
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Question 10

The venn diagram shows a class of 50 students with the games they play. How many students play only two games?
Number of students that plays only two games = 4 + 8 + 3 = 15
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