Mathematics 2018 Jamb Examination

Mathematics 2018 Jamb Examination
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Question 41

The table above shows the frequency of children age x years in a hospital \[ \begin{array}{|l|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|} \hline x & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 & 7 & 8 \\ \hline f & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 & 7 & 6 & 5 & 4 \\ \hline \end{array} \] How many children are in the hospital?
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To find the total number of children, sum the frequencies (f) in the table: \[ \displaystyle \sum f = 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 6 + 5 + 4 = 40 \]
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Question 42


The figure above is a Venn diagram showing the elements arranged within sets A, B, C, ε. What is \( \displaystyle n(A \cup B)' \)?
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A = (p, q, r, t, u, v)

  B = (r, s, t, u)

  A U B = Elements in both A and B = (p, q, r, s, t, u, v)

  (A U B)1 = elements in the universal set E but not in (A U B)= (w, x, y, z)

  n(A U B) 1 = number of the elements in (A U B)1 = 4

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Question 43

What is the loci of a distance 4cm from a given point P?
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By definition, the locus of points that are at a constant distance from a fixed point is a circle, where the fixed point is the center and the distance is the radius. Therefore, at 4cm from point P, the locus is a circle with a radius of 4cm.
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Question 44

Given that \( \displaystyle \sin(5x - 28)^\circ = \cos(3x - 50)^\circ \), for \( \displaystyle 0 < x < 90^\circ \). Find the value of \( \displaystyle x \).
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Using the complementary angle identity, \( \displaystyle \sin \theta = \cos(90^\circ - \theta) \). This means the sum of the angles must be \( \displaystyle 90^\circ \): \[ \displaystyle (5x - 28) + (3x - 50) = 90 \] \[ \displaystyle 8x - 78 = 90 \] \[ \displaystyle 8x = 168 \implies x = 21 \]
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Question 45

Find the average of the first four prime numbers greater than 10
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The first four prime numbers greater than 10 are 11, 13, 17, and 19. \[ \displaystyle \text{Average} = \frac{11 + 13 + 17 + 19}{4} \] \[ \displaystyle \text{Average} = \frac{60}{4} = 15 \]
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Question 46

The table below shows the frequency of children age x years in a hospital \[ \begin{array}{|l|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|} \hline x & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 & 7 & 8 \\ \hline f & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 & 7 & 6 & 5 & 4 \\ \hline \end{array} \] What is the modal age?
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The mode (or modal value) is the value with the highest frequency. Looking at the table: - The highest frequency (f) is 7. - The age (x) corresponding to this frequency is 5.
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Question 47

Calculate \( \displaystyle 243_{\text{six}} - 243_{\text{five}} \) expressing your answer in base 10
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Convert both numbers to base 10 first: \[ \displaystyle 243_{\text{six}} = (2 \times 6^2) + (4 \times 6^1) + (3 \times 6^0) = 72 + 24 + 3 = 99 \] \[ \displaystyle 243_{\text{five}} = (2 \times 5^2) + (4 \times 5^1) + (3 \times 5^0) = 50 + 20 + 3 = 73 \] Subtract the base 10 values: \[ \displaystyle 99 - 73 = 26 \]
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Question 48

Evaluate \( \displaystyle \int_{1}^{2} \frac{5}{x} dx \)
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The integral of \( \displaystyle \frac{1}{x} \) is \( \ln(x) \). Applying the limits: \[ \displaystyle \int_{1}^{2} \frac{5}{x} dx = [5 \ln(x)]_{1}^{2} \] \[ \displaystyle = 5 \ln(2) - 5 \ln(1) \] Since \( \ln(1) = 0 \): \[ \displaystyle = 5 \times 0.6931 = 3.4655 \approx 3.47 \]
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Question 49

Tossing a coin and rolling a die are two separate events. What is the probability of obtaining a tail on the coin and an even number on the die?
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For independent events, multiply the probabilities: - \( \displaystyle P(\text{Tail}) = \frac{1}{2} \) - \( \displaystyle P(\text{Even number on a die}) = \frac{3}{6} = \frac{1}{2} \) (Numbers 2, 4, 6) \[ \displaystyle P(\text{Tail and Even}) = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{1}{4} \]
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Question 50

Out of 7 consonants and 4 vowels, how many words of 3 consonants and 2 vowels can be formed?
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First, select the letters: 3 consonants from 7 (\( \displaystyle ^7C_3 \)) and 2 vowels from 4 (\( \displaystyle ^4C_2 \)). Then, arrange the 5 selected letters (\( \displaystyle 5! \)). \[ \displaystyle \text{Ways} = (^7C_3 \times ^4C_2) \times 5! \] \[ \displaystyle = (35 \times 6) \times 120 = 210 \times 120 = 25200 \]
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