ALGEBRA - Jamb Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 301:

• JAMB 1993

If x is negative, what is the range of values of x within which \(\frac{x + 1}{3}\) > \(\frac{1}{X + 3}\)

A. 3 < x < 4
B. -4 < x < -3
C. -2 < x < -1
D. -3 < x < 0

Question 302:

• JAMB 1993

A binary operation \(\ast\) is defined on a set of real numbers by x \(\ast\) y = x^y for all real values of x and y. If x \(\ast\) 2 = x. Find the possible values of x

A. 0, 1
B. 1, 2
C. 2, 2
D. 0, 2

Question 303:

• JAMB 1993

If k + 1; 2k - 1, 3k + 1 are three consecutive terms of a geometric progression, find the possible values of the common ratio

A. 0, 8
B. -1, \(\frac{5}{3}\)
C. 2, 3
D. 1, -1

Question 304:

• JAMB 1993

A man's initial salary is N540.00 a month and increases after each period of six months by N36.00 a month. Find his salary in the eighth month of the third year

A. N828.00
B. N756.00
C. N720.00
D. N684.00

Question 305:

• JAMB 1994

Simplify \(\frac{(2m - u)^2 - (m - 2u)^2}{5m^2 - 5u^2}\)

A. \(\frac{3}{5}\)
B. \(\frac{2}{5}\)
C. \(\frac{2m - u}{5m + u}\)
D. \(\frac{m - 2u}{m + 5u}\)