ALGEBRA - Jamb Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 541:

• JAMB 2013

The remainder when 6p³ - p² - 47p + 30 is divided by p - 3 is

A. 21
B. 42
C. 63
D. 18

Question 542:

• JAMB 2013

P varies jointly as m and u, and varies inversely as q. Given that p = 4, m = 3 and u = 2 and q = 1, find the value of p when m = 6, u = 4 and q =\(\frac{8}{5}\)

A. 12\(\frac{8}{5}\)
B. 15
C. 10
D. 28\(\frac{8}{5}\)

Question 543:

• JAMB 2013

If r varies inversely as the square root of s and t, how does s vary with r and t?

A. S varies inversely as r and t²
B. S varies inverely as r² and t
C. S varies directly as r² and t²
D. S varies directly as r and t

Question 544:

• JAMB 2013

Evaluate 3(x + 2) > 6(x + 3)

A. X < 4
B. X > -4
C. X < -4
D. X > 4

Question 545:

• JAMB 2013

Solve for x: |x - 2| < 3

A. X < 5
B. -2 < x < 3
C. -1 < x < 5
D. X < 1