Jamb Mathematics 2000 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 2000

A function f(x) passes through the origin and its first derivative is 3x + 2. What is f(x)?

A. Y = (3x²/)2 + 2x
B. Y = (3x²)/2 + x
C. Y = 3x² + (x/2)
D. Y = 3x² +2x

Question 37:

• JAMB 2000

The expression ax² + bx + c equals 5 at x = 1. If its derivative is 2x + 1, what are the values of a, b, c respectively?

A. 1, 3, 1
B. 1, 2, 1
C. 2, 1, 1
D. 1, 1, 3

Question 38:

• JAMB 2000

Evaluate 5^-3log₅2 x 2^2log₂3

A. 8
B. 1¹/₈
C. ²/₅
D. ¹/₈

Question 39:

• JAMB 2000

In the diagram above, if ∠ RPS = 50^o, ∠ RPQ = 30^o and PQ = QR, find the value of ∠ PRS.

A. 80^o
B. 70^o
C. 60^o
D. 50^o

Question 40:

• JAMB 2000

In the diagram above, EFGH is a circle center O. Fh is a diameter and GE is a chord which meets FH at right angle at the point N. If NH = 8cm and EG = 24cm, calculate FH.

A. 16 cm
B. 20 cm
C. 26 cm
D. 32 cm