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Question 206:
Evaluate \((2 + \sqrt{3})(2 - \sqrt{3})\)
  • A 4
  • B 3
  • C 2
  • D 1
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Question 207:
A pillar Y is 4 km east of a pillar X while another Z is 4 km south of Y on the same level ground. Find the bearing of X from Z.
  • A 45°
  • B 315°
  • C 135°
  • D 120°
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Question 208:
The population of a town is 15,386. Express this number in three significant figures.
  • A 15,390
  • B 15,380
  • C 15,400
  • D 15,300
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Question 209:
If \(\cos^2x + \frac{1}{5} = \sin^2x,\) find \(\cos x\)
  • A \(\sqrt{\frac{2}{5}}\)
  • B \(\sqrt{\frac{5}{2}}\)
  • C \(\sqrt{\frac{3}{2}}\)
  • D \(\frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}\)
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Question 210:
The shares owned by Bola and Tolu in a joint business valued at ₦1,300,000 are in the ratio 5:8 respectively. Bola sells 20% ofler share in the business to Tolu. What value of the business does Olu own now?
  • A ₦400,000
  • B ₦500,000
  • C ₦800,000
  • D ₦900,000
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