Jamb Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 391:

• JAMB 2014

y varies directly as w². When y = 8, w = 2. Find y when w = 3

A. 18
B. 12
C. 9
D. 6

Question 392:

• JAMB 2014

P varies directly as Q and inversely as R. When Q = 36 and R = 16, P = 27. Find the relation between P, Q and R.

A. \(P = \frac{Q}{12R}\)
B. \(P = \frac{12Q}{R}\)
C. \(P = 12QR\)
D. \(P = \frac{12}{QR}\)

Question 393:

• JAMB 2014

What is the solution of \(\frac{x - 5}{x + 3} < -1\)?

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

Question 394:

• JAMB 2014

Evaluate the inequality \(\frac{x}{2} + \frac{3}{4} \leq \frac{5x}{6} - \frac{7}{12}\)

A. \(x \geq 4\)
B. \(x \leq 3\)
C. \(x \geq -3\)
D. \(x \leq -4\)

Question 395:

• JAMB 2014

The 4th term of an A.P. is 13 while the 10th term is 31. Find the 24th term.

A. 89
B. 75
C. 73
D. 69