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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.

221.

Simplify 8n×22n÷43n

A.

2n

B.

21n

C.

2n

D.

2n+1

Correct answer is A

8n×22n÷43n=23n×22n÷26n

22n+3n6n

= 2n

222.

Which of the following is a singular matrix?

A.

(1001)

B.

(2132)

C.

(38516)

D.

(0110)

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

223.

Simplify nP4nC4

A.

24

B.

18

C.

12

D.

6

Correct answer is A

nP4=n!(n4)!

nC4=n!(n4)!4!

nP4nC4=n!(n4)!÷n!(n4)!4!

= 4!=24

224.

A committee of 4 is to be selected from a group of 5 men and 3 women. In how many ways can this be done if the chairman of the committee must be a man?

A.

15

B.

40

C.

70

D.

175

Correct answer is D

From the five(5) men viable for the position of the chairman, one of them must be selected.

This implies; 4 men and 3 women are open for committee membership.  

7 C3 = 7!3!(73)!

76543213.2.1×4.3.2.1

= 35 × 5 = 175

225.

The mean age of n men in a club is 50 years. Two men aged 55 and 63 years left the club, and the mean age reduced by 1 year. Find the value of n.

A.

30

B.

20

C.

18

D.

14

Correct answer is B

Let the sum of the men's ages be f, so that

fn=50....(1)

Also, f(55+63)n2=501=49....(2)

From (1), f=50n

From (2), f118=49(n2)=49n98

f=49n98+118=49n+20

50n - 49n = n = 20