Jamb Mathematics 2001 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 2001

If \(x = \frac{y}{2}\),evaluate\(\left(\frac{x^{3}}{y^{3}}+\frac{1}{2}\right) \div \left(\frac{1}{2} - \frac{x^{2}}{y^{2}}\right)\)

A. 5/8
B. 5/2
C. 5/32
D. 5/16

Question 7:

• JAMB 2001

Find the principal which amounts to N5,500 at a simple interest in 5 years at 2% per annum.

A. N4,900
B. N5,000
C. N4,700
D. N4,800

Question 8:

• JAMB 2001

Evaluate \(\frac{(0.14^2 \times 0.275)}{7(0.02)}\) to 3 decimal places.

A. 0.039
B. 0.385
C. 0.033
D. 0.038

Question 9:

• JAMB 2001

Divide: \(a^{3x} - 26a^{2x} + 156a^{x} - 216\) by \(a^{2x} - 24a^{x} + 108\).

A. A^x - 2
B. A^x + 2
C. A^x - 8
D. A^x - 6

Question 10:

• JAMB 2001

If two graphs y = px\(^2\) + q and y = 2x\(^2\) -1 intersect at x = 2, find the value of p in terms q.

A. \(\frac{q-8}{7}\)
B. \(\frac{7-q}{4}\)
C. \(\frac{8-q}{2}\)
D. \(\frac{7+q}{8}\)