NECO Mathematics Past Questions & Answers - Page 15

71.

For what value(s) of x is the expression (x2 + 15x + 50) ÷ (x - 5) not defined

A.

-5, -10

B.

-10

C.

-5

D.

5

E.

10, 5

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

72.

In Δ ABC, A = 60°, C = 90° and AC = 12m. Find the Length of the hypotenuse.

A.

24m

B.

14m

C.

12m

D.

7m

E.

6m

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

73.

Find the absolute mean deviation of the sample 10, 12, 14, 11, 13.

A.

14.6

B.

14

C.

12

D.

6.2

E.

1.2

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

74.

Simplify (6 - x - x2) ÷ (x2 - 4)

A.

(3 + x) ÷ (x + 2)

B.

(x - 3) ÷ (x - 2)

C.

(x - 3) ÷ (x + 3)

D.

(3 - x) ÷ (x + 2)

E.

(3 - x) ÷ (x - 2)

Correct answer is A

(6 - x - x2) = ( 2 - x ) ( 3 + x ) divides ( x^2 - 4 ) = ( -2 - x ) ( 2 - x ) = ( 3 + x ) / ( x + 2)

75.

If (x - a) is a factor of bx - ax + x2 - ab, what is the other factor?

A.

(x + b)

B.

(b - a)

C.

(x - a)

D.

(a + b)

E.

(a - b)

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.