Further Mathematics questions and answers

Further Mathematics Questions and Answers

Test your knowledge of advanced level mathematics with this aptitude test. This test comprises Further Maths questions and answers from past JAMB and WAEC examinations.

201.

Solve: 8\(^{x - 2}\) = 4\(^{3x}\)

A.

-2

B.

-1

C.

1

D.

2

Correct answer is B

8\(^{x - 2}\) = 4\(^{3x}\)

2\(^{3(x - 2)}\) = 2\(^{2(3x)}\)

2 \(^{3x - 4}\) = 2\(^{6x}\)

2 \(^{x - 4}\)  = 6\(^x\)

\(\frac{-4x}{-4}\) = \(\frac{4}{-4}\)

x = -1

203.

Two forces, each of magnitude 16 N, are inclined to each other at an angle of 60°. Calculate the magnitude of their resultant.

A.

16 N

B.

\(16 \sqrt{3}\) N

C.

18 N

D.

\(18 \sqrt{3}\) N

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

205.

Calculate, correct to one decimal place, the angle between 5i + 12j and -2i + 3j.

A.

54.8°

B.

56.3°

C.

66.4°

D.

76.3°

Correct answer is B

\(a . b = |a||b|\cos \theta\)

\((5i + 12j).(2i + 3j) = -10 + 36 = 26\)

\(26 = |5i + 12j||-2i + 3j|\cos \theta\)

\(|5i + 12j| = \sqrt{5^{2} + 12^{2}} = \sqrt{25 + 144} = 13\)

\(|2i + 3j| = \sqrt{2^{2} + 3^{2}} = \sqrt{4 + 9} = \sqrt{13}\)

\(26 = 13(\sqrt{13})\cos \theta\)

\(\cos \theta = \frac{26}{13\sqrt{13}} = 0.5547\)

\(\theta = 56.3°\)