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Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Topic: Indices, Logarithms and Surds

Jamb Mathematics Questions - Indices, Logarithms and Surds

Question 61:
Given that \(\sqrt{2} = 1.414\), find without using tables, the value of \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\)
  • A 0.141
  • B 0.301
  • C 0.667
  • D 0.707
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Question 62:
Express the product of 0.0014 and 0.011 in standard form
  • A 1.54 x 10<sup style='font-size: smaller;'>-2</sup>
  • B 1.54 x 10<sup style='font-size: smaller;'>-3</sup>
  • C 1.54 x 10<sup style='font-size: smaller;'>-4</sup>
  • D 1.54 x 10<sup style='font-size: smaller;'>-5</sup>
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Question 63:
If x - 1 and x + 1 are both factors of the equation x\(^3\) + px\(^2\) + qx + 6 = 0, evaluate p and q
  • A -6, -1
  • B 6, 1
  • C 1, -1
  • D 6, -6
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Question 64:
Finds a positive value of p if the expression 2x2 - px + p leaves a remainder 6 when divided by x - p and q
  • A 1
  • B 2
  • C 3
  • D 4
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Question 65:
Express the product of 0.0014 and 0.011 in standard form
  • A 1.54 x 10<sup style='font-size: smaller;'>-2</sup>
  • B 1.54 x 10<sup style='font-size: smaller;'>-3</sup>
  • C 1.54 x 10<sup style='font-size: smaller;'>-4</sup>
  • D 1.54 x 10<sup style='font-size: smaller;'>-5</sup>
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