Jamb Mathematics Past Questions For Year 1989

Question 1

Which of the following is in descending order?

jamb 1989

  • A. \(\frac{9}{10} \frac{4}{5} \frac{3}{4} \frac{17}{20}\)
  • B. \(\frac{4}{5} \frac{9}{10} \frac{3}{4} \frac{17}{20}\)
  • C. \(\frac{9}{10} \frac{17}{20} \frac{4}{5} \frac{3}{4}\)
  • D. \(\frac{4}{5} \frac{9}{10} \frac{17}{20} \frac{3}{4}\)
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Question 2

Evaluate 2700 000 x 0.03 ÷ 18 000

jamb 1989

  • A. 4.5 x 100
  • B. 4.5 x 101
  • C. 4.5 x 102
  • D. 4.5 x 103
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Question 3

The prime factors of 2520 are

jamb 1989

  • A. 2, 9, 5
  • B. 2, 9, 7
  • C. 2, 3, 5, 7
  • D. 2, 3, 7, 9
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Question 4

If \(12_{e} = X_{7}\), where e = 12, find X.

jamb 1989

  • A. 20
  • B. 15
  • C. 14
  • D. 12
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Question 5

Simplify \(\sqrt[3]{(64r^{-6})^{\frac{1}{2}}}\)

jamb 1989

  • A. \(\frac{r}{2}\)
  • B. 2r
  • C. \(\frac{1}{2r}\)
  • D. \(\frac{2}{r}\)
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