University of Nigeria

Department of Mathematics
2020/2021 session
MTH 111:- Elementary Mathematics I Questions

Module 1 Elementary set Theory

1. If A ⊂ B, then B∆A is

(A) ∅ (B) B \ A (C) A \ B (D) A∆B B

2. Given A = {a, b, e, i, j} and B = {a, b, e, p, t} then A ∪ B − A ∩ B is

(A) {i, j, p, t} (B) {j, p, t} (C){i, b, p, t} (D){a, b, e} A

3. Given A = {b, c, e} and B = {c, 1}, find A × B

(A){(b, c), (b, 1), (c, c), (1, c), (e, c), (e, 1)} (B) {(c, b), (1, b), (c, c), (1, c), (c, e), (1, e)}
(C){(c, b), (1, b), (c, c), (c, 1), (e, c), (e, 1)} (D){(b, c), (b, 1), (c, c), (c, 1), (e, c), (e, 1)} D

4. Let X and Y be sets. Then the set X − (X − Y ) is equal to

(A) X (B) Y (C) X ∩ Y (D) X ∩ Y ′ C

5. Let X and Y be sets. Then the set X − (Y − X) is equal to

(A) X (B) Y (C) X ∩ Y (D) X ∩ Y ′ A

6. Let X and Y be sets. Then the set X − (X ∩ Y ) is equal to

(A) X (B) Y (C) X ∩ Y (D) X ∩ Y ′ D

7. A. Which of the following represents the set A − (B ∪ C)

(A) A′ ∩ B ′ ∩ C ′ (B) A′ ∩ B ′ ∩ C (C)A ∩ B ′ ∩ C ′ (D) A′ ∩ B ∩ C ′ C

8. Let A = {1, 3, 4, 7, 9}. The number of elements in the power set of A is (A) 5 (B) 16 (C) 9 (D) 32

9. Let A = {1, 2, 3}, B = {0, 2, 3, 4, }. Which of the following is NOT an element of A ∩ B?

(A)2 (B)∅ (C)4 (D)3

10. In an examination involving 140 students, 86 passed Maths, 32 passed Physics.

If 18 passed both subjects and 40 did not pass any of two subjects how many passed only Maths?
(A)32 (B)86 (C)14 (D)68

11. Which of the following is false

(A) N ⊂ Q ⊂ R (B) N ⊂ Z ⊂ Q ⊂ R (C) Q ⊂ Q ⊂ N (D) Z ⊂ Q ⊂ R ⊂ C (E) N OT A

12. The number of elements in the power set of {ϕ} is (A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 3

13. In a group of 120 students, 60 studied Maths, 40 studied Physics, 55 studied Chemistry, 22 studied none of the
three subjects, 12 studied Physics and Maths only, 8 studied Chemistry and Physics only, and 7 studied Maths
and Chemistry only. Find the number of students that studied all the three subjects.
(A)16 (B)1 (C)20 (D)38
 Module 2 Binary relations:

14. Given that P = {1, c, 4} and Q = {3, p, q}. Which of the following is NOT an element of P × Q?

(A) (1, 3) (B) (1, q) (C) (c p) (D) (3, 1) D

15. Given two relations R and S defined as R = {(1, 2), (3, 1)}, S = {(1, 3), (2, 2), (2, 3)}. Find S ◦ R

(A) {(1, 2), (1, 3), (3, 3)} (B){(1, 1), (2, 1)} (C) {(1, 1), (1, 2)} (D){(2, 1), (3, 1), (3, 3)} A

16. Which of the following is not a function?

(A){(1, 3), (3, 2), (2, 4)} (B) {(1, 0), (0, 1), (2, 0)} (C){(0, 1), (0, 2)} (D) {(1, 0), (2, 0)} C
 Module 3 Number system: Natural numbers

17. To prove by the principle of mathematical induction that 52 k + 3k − 1 is an integer multiple of of 9,

the assumption that 52n + 3n − 1 = 9m gives that
(A) 9(25n − 8m + 3) (B) 9(25n − 8m − 3) (C) 9(25n + 8m + 3) (D) 9(25n − 8m − 3)

n
r = 21 n(n + 1),
P
18. A. To prove by the principle of mathematical induction that
r=1
k
P 1
the assumption that r= 2 k(k + 1), leads to
r=1
(A) 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + · · · + k + 1 = 12 (k + 1)(k + 2),
(B) 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + · · · + k + 1 = 12 (k + 1)(k + 3),
(C) 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + · · · + k + 1 = 12 (k + 2)(k + 3),
(D) 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + · · · + k + 1 = 12 (k)(k + 2),

19. The truth that 102n+1 + 1 is an integer multiple of 11 is established if the assumption that 102k−1 + 1 = 11m
(m an integer) leads to
(A)11(100m + 9)
(B)11(100m + 99)
(C)11(10m + 9) (D)11(100m − 9)

20. The truth of the expression 2n > n, where n is an integer is established if the assumption 2k > k, where k is an
integer leads to
(A)22k > k + 1
(B)22k+1 > k + 1
2
(C)2k > (k + 1)2
(D) 22k > k + 2.

21. Using P M I to show that (n2 + n) is even ∀n ∈ leads to

(A)2[m − k + 1] (B)2[2m + k + 1] (C)2[m + k + 1] (D)2[2m − k + 1]

22. To prove by the principle of mathematical induction that 52n + 3n − 1 is

an integer multiple of of 9, the assumption that 52k + 3k − 1 = 9m leads to
(A) 9(25m − 8k + 3) (B) 9(25m − 8k − 3)
(C) 9(25m + 8k + 3) (D) 9(25m − 8k − 3)
 Module 4 The Real line:

23. Solve |t − 3| < 2 (A) (−∞, 1) ∪ (5, ∞) (B) (−∞, −1) ∪ (5, ∞) (C) (−5, ∞) (D) (1, 5) (E) (−∞, 1)

24. The set of integers that satisfies 5 > |n − 2| ≥ |n + 1|is

(A){-1,0,-2}(B) {0,1,2} (C) {1,7,-3} (D) {-1,-3,-2}

25. Express (3 + 2i)(4 + i) in the form a + bi. (A)11 + 10i (B) − 11 + 10i (C)10 + 11i (D) − 10 + 11i

26. Find integers n satisfying the inequality |n − 1| ≤ 2

(A) (−1, 3) (B)[−1, 3) (C)[−1, 3] (D)(−1, 3] C

27. The non-negative integers n satisfying the inequality |2n − 1| ≤ 3are

(A) {0, 1, 2} {−0, 1, 2} (C) {1, 2, 3} (D) {−1, 1, 3} A

28. Solve the inequality x2 − 2x − 3 ≤ 0

(A)[−1, 3] (B)[−3, 1] (C)(−∞, −3) ∪ (1, ∞) (D)(∞, −1] ∪ [3, ∞)

29. The set of integers that satisfies 5 > |n − 2| ≥ |n + 1|is

(A){-1,0,-2}(B) {0,1,2} (C) {1,7,-3} (D) {-1,-3,-2}

30. Solve the inequality x2 + 2x − 3 ≥ 0

(A)[−1, 3] (B)[−3, 1]
(C)(−∞, −3] ∪ [1, ∞) (D)(∞, −1] ∪ [3, ∞)

31. The set of integers that satisfies |n − 2| < 1 is

(A){-1,0,1, 2, 3}(B) {1,2, 3}
(C) {1,2,3, 4} (D) {-2,-1 0 1, 2, 3}

32. Solve |t − 5| > 2

(A) (−∞, 3) ∪ (7, ∞)
(B) (−∞, −3) ∪ (7, ∞)
(C) (−7, ∞) (D) (3, 7)

33. A. Solve the inequality − 12 < −3x − 2 ≤ 1

2

(A)[− 52 , − 12 ) (B)(− 65 , − 21 ] (C)(− 56 , − 12 ) (D)[− 65 , − 12 ]

34. The solution of 3x + 3 ≥ 4x + 12 is one of these

(A)(−∞, 9) (B)[1 29 , ∞) (C)[9, ∞) (D)(−∞, 9].

35. Solve |t − 5| < 2

(A) (−∞, 3) ∪ (7, ∞)
(B) (−∞, −3) ∪ (7, ∞) (C) (−7, ∞)
(D) (3, 7)

36. Find the range of values for k if (5 + k)2 ≥ 8(3 + k)

(A)(−∞, −1] (B)R − {−1}
S
(C)(−∞, −1) (1, ∞) (D)(−1, 1)
37. Solve the inequality x2 − 2x − 3 ≤ 0
(A)[−1, 3]
(B)[−3, 1]
(C)(−∞, −3) ∪ (1, ∞)
(D)(∞, −1] ∪ [3, ∞)

38. Solve |t − 3| < 2

(A) (−∞, 1) ∪ (5, ∞)
(B) (−∞, −1) ∪ (5, ∞) (C) (−5, ∞)
(D) (1, 5)

x2 −1
39. A. Solve x2 −3x+2
≤0
(A)[−1, 1] (B)(−1, 2) (C)[−1, 1] ∪ (1, 2) (D)[−1, 2).

40. The set of even integers that satisfies |n − 1| < 3 is

(A){1, 2, 3} (B){0, 1, 2} (C){2, 4} (D){0, 2}.

41. The solution to 2(x2 + 2x) ≤ x2 − x − 6 is

(A)(−3, −2) (B)[−3, −2) (C)(−3, −2] (D)[−3, −2]

x2 +x−2 1
42. Determine the range of values of x for which x2 +4
> 2

(A)(−∞, −4) ∪ (2, ∞) (B)(−4, 2) (C)(−∞, −4) ∪ {2} (D)(−4, −2) ∪ (2, ∞)

43. Solve the inequality x2 − 2x − 3 ≤ 0

(A)[−1, 3] (B)[−3, 1]
(C)(−∞, −3) ∪ (1, ∞) (D)(∞, −1] ∪ [3, ∞)

44. The set of integers that satisfies |n − 2| < 4 is

(A){-1,0,1, 2, 3, 4, 5 }(B) {0,1,2, 3, 4}
(C) {1,2,3, 4} (D) {-3,-2,-1 0 1, 2, 3}

45. A. Solve |t − 3| > 2

(A) (−∞, 1) ∪ (5, ∞) (B) (−∞, −1) ∪ (5, ∞)
(C) (−5, ∞) (D) (1, 5)

46. Solve |t − 3| < 2

(A) (−∞, 1) ∪ (5, ∞) (B) (−∞, −1) ∪ (5, ∞)
(C) (−5, ∞) (D) (1, 5)
 Module 5 Real sequences and Series:

47. The nth sum of a sequence is Sn = n2 + 4n. What is the 6th sum (S6 ) of the sequence.
(A) 60 (B) 80 (C)50 (D)70

1 1−x (1−x)2 (1−x)3

48. To what sum does the series 1+x − (1+x)2
+ (1+x)3
− (1+x)4
+ · · · , x > 0 converges?

(A) 21 (B) x2 (C) 2x

1
(D) 2x
1+x

1 1−x (1−x)2 (1−x)3

49. To what sum does the series 1+x + (1+x)2
+ (1+x)3
+ (1+x)4
+ · · · , x > 0 converges?

(A) 21 (B) x2 (C) 2x

1
(D) 2x
1+x

1 1 1
50. Evaluate 3 + 6 + 12 + ...
(A) 23 (B) −2 −1 1
3 (C) 3 (D) 3

1 1 1 1
51. Find the sum of the series 3 + 9 + 27 + 81 + ···
(A) 31 (B) 12 (C) 23 (D)3

52. Find the sum of the first 20 terms in the arithmetic series 3 + 7 + 11 + · · ·
(A) 820 (B) 790 (C) 1640 (D) 1580

1 1 1 1
53. A. Find the sum of the series 1 + 3 + 9 + 27 + 81 + ···
(A) 13 (B) 12 (C) 23 (D) 32

1 1−x (1−x)2 (1−x)3

54. For what values of x does the series 1+x − (1+x)2
+ (1+x)3
− (1+x)4
+ · · · converge
(A)x ∈ (−∞, −1) ∪ (1, ∞)
(B)x ∈ (−∞, −2) ∪ (1, ∞)
(C)x ∈ (−∞, −1) ∪ (0, ∞)
(D) x ∈ (−∞, −2) ∪ (0, ∞)

1 1 1
55. To what sum does the following series converge 1 − 3 + 9 − 27 + ···
(A) 34 (B) 34 (C) 81
1 1
(D) 18

Pn=1
56. The fifth partial sum of ∞ (3 + 2n) is
(A)13 (B)16 (C)45 (D) 49

57. The third term of a G.P. is 2 and the fifth term is 8. What is the first term
√
(A) 2 (B) 12 (C)8 (D) 1

58. Find the sum to infinity of the series 1 + s + s2 + s3 + s4 + ...

(A)0 (B)1 (C) 1s (D) 1−s
1

59. In an A.P, T10 = −15, T31 = −57. Find T15 .

(A)−5 (B)−25 (C)5 (D)−25

60. The nth sum of a sequence is Sn = n2 + 4n.

What is the 6th sum (S6 ) of the sequence. (A) 60 (B) 80 (C)50 (D)70

61. Find the sum of the series − 13 + 1

9 − 1
27 + 1
81 − ···
(A) 31 (B) 32 (C) 23 (D) 3
 1 1 1
62. To what sum does the following series converge −1 + 3 − 9 + 27 − ···
(A) 43 (B) 34 (C) 81
1 1
(D) 18

1 1 1
63. The sum of the first 7 terms of the series 16 + 8 + 4 + ... is approximately
(A)5 (B)7 (C)8 (D)10
P∞
64. The fourth partial sum of n=1 (4 + 3n) is
(A)16 (B)11 (C)40 (D)24

65. A. The 4th term of an A.P is 15 and the 7th term 6. Find the nth term.
(A)12 + 3(n − 1) (B)24 + 5(n − 1) (C)16 + 3(n − 1) (D)24 − 3(n − 1).

66. If the nth term Un of a sequence is given as Un = 7 + Un − 2, if U5 = 35 + U3 , find U1

7
(A)28 (B)7 (C) 12 (D)11.

67. Three numbers e,f,g are in arithmetic progression. The sum is 24 and the product is 270. Find the numbers.
(A)2, 8, 13 (B)2, 4, 8 (C)2 12 , 8, 13 12 (D)3 12 , 13 21 , 8 12
P∞ 1
68. What is the 5th term and the 5th partial sum of n=1 7 (3 − 2n) respectively.
−15
(A)−1 and 7 (B) −15
7 and −1 (C)−7 and
−12
7 (D) 13
7 and
−15
7


1 if n is odd
69. Given the sequence wn = where n ∈ N
−1, if n is even,
then the 5th partial sum is

(A) 0 (B) -1 (C) 1 (D) 2 C

70. Given that the nth term Un of a sequence is Un = 7 + Un−2 . If U5 = 35 − U3 , find U1

(A)21 (B)7 (C)14 (d)11.

71. The nth sum of a sequence is Sn = n2 + 4n. What is the 6th sum (S6 ) of the sequence.
(A) 60 (B) 80 (C)50 (D)70
72. If tanθ = 34 , 3π
2 < θ < 2π, then; cosecθ is (A) 5
4 (B) − 5
4 (c) − 4
5 (D) 4
5

1 1 1 1
73. Find the sum of the series 3 + 9 + 27 + 81 + ···
(A) 31 (B) 32 (C) 23 (D) 3

P4 r
74. Evaluate 03

(A) 121 (B) 120 (C) 200 (D) 81 A

75. Find the value of x, given that x + 1, 2x and 2x + 3 are consecutive terms of a linear sequence

(A) 3 (B) 4 (C) 1 (D) -4 B

76. The geometric mean between 2 and 8 is

(A) ± 2 (B) ± 8 (C) ± 4 (D) ± 16 (E) NOTA

1
77. Given that the nth of a GP is 32 and the first term is 1.
Find the value of n if the common ratio is half the first term
(A) 7 (B) 6 (C) 8 (D) 5 B

78. Express 0.414141 · · · recurring as a fraction

26 41 41 41
(A) 111 (B) 99 (C) 100 (D) 52 B (A)

1 1 1
79. Find the sum to infinity of the series: 1 + 4 + 16 + 64 + · · · (A) 34 (B) 3
4 (C) − 43 (D) − 34 A

80. If p − 3, 3p + 5 and 18p − 5 are three consecutive terms of a GP. Find the possible values of p

(A)10, − 91 (B) 10, 19 (C) −10, − 91 (C) −10, 19 A

1 1 1
81. To what sum does the following series converge 1 − 3 + 9 − 27 + ···

(A) 34 (B) 34 (C) 1

81
1
(D) 18 B
 Module 6 Algebraic concepts:

82. Solve the equation 22x + 2x+1 − 8 = 0

(A)2, -4 (B) 4, -2 (C) -1 (D) 1 D

√ √ √
83. Simplify 3 2 − 2 8 + 32
√ √ √ √
(A) 2 (B) 3 2 (C) −3 2 (D)− 2 B

84. Simplify without tables ln 27−ln 8

ln 3−ln 27−ln 4 (A) 32 (B) 32 (C) −2 −3
3 (D) 2
 Module 7; Power and Polynomial functions:

85. Solve the inequality −y 2 > −y − 6

(A)y < −2 and y > 3 (B)−2 < y < 3 (C) y > −2 and y < 3 (D) −3 < y < 2 B

86. Solve the inequality x2 − 2x − 3 ≤ 0

(A)[−1, 3] (B)[−3, 1] (C)(−∞, −3) ∪ (1, ∞) (D)(∞, −1] ∪ [3, ∞)
 Module 8: Rational functions
P (x)
87. Let P (x) = x2 + 2x − 1 and D(x) = x − 2. Find the remainder of D(x)

(A) 2 (B) 5 (C) 6 (D) 7 D

88. Which of the following are roots of the polynomial equation x2 − x4 + 6 = 0

√ √
(A) {2, −3} (B) {− 3, 3} (C) {2, 4} (D) {−2, 2} B

89. Factorize completely the polynomial 2x3 − 9x2 + 3x + 4

(A)(x − 1)(2x − 1)(x − 4) (B) (x − 1)(2x + 1)(x + 4) (C) (x + 1)(2x + 1)(x − 4) (D) (x − 1)(2x + 1)(x − 4) D

90. Find the value of c if x − 2 is a factor of the polynomial x3 + 2x2 + cx + 2

(A)-9 (B) 9 (C) 18 (D) -18 A

8x+9
91. The partial fraction expansion of (x+1)(x+2) is

7 1 1 7 1 7 7 1
(A) x+1 + x+2 (B) x+1 + x+2 (C) x+1 − x+2 (D) x+2 − x+1 B

1
92. Find the partial fraction expression of x(2x2 +x+1)

(A) x1 + 2x+1
2x2 +x+1
(B) 2x+1
2x2 +x+1
− 1
x (C) 1
x − 2x+1
2x2 +x+1
(D) x1 − 2x−1
2x2 +x+1
C

9x+25
93. Express (x+3)2
as a sum of partial fractions
9 2
(A) x+3 − (x+3)2
9 2
(B) x+3 + (x+3) 2
2 9
(C) x+3 − (x+3) 2

2 9
(D) x+3 + (x+3)2

94. Express x22x−1 as a sum of partial fractions.

1 1
(A) x+1 − x−1
2 1
(B) x+1 − x−1
1 1
(C) x−1 − x+1
1 1
(D) x+1 + x−1

7x2 −10x+10
95. Split into partial fractions with constant numerators (x−1)3
7 4 7
(A) x−1 + (x−1)3
− (x−1)3
−7 4 7
(B) x−1 + (x−1)2
− (x−1)3
7 4 7
(C) x−1 − (x−1)2
− (x−1)3
7 4 7
(D) x−1 + (x−1)2
+ (x−1)3

1−2x
96. A. The partial fraction expansion of x3 +1
(A) x31+x
−x+1
1
− x+1
1 x
(B) x+1 − x2 −x+1
x 1
(C) x2 −x+1 + x+1
x 1
(D) x2 −x+1 − x+1
 x2 −2x+14
97. Find the partial fraction expansion of x(x−1)2
(A) x4 − 3
x−1 + 3
(x−1)2
(B) x4 + 3
x−1 − 3
(x−1)2
(C) x4 + 3
x−1 + 3
(x−1)2

(D) x4 − 3
x−1 − 3
(x−1)2

x2 −2x+4 A B C
98. In resolving x(x−2)2
into partial fraction, it leads to x + x−2 + (x−2)2
. Find the sum of A and B.
(A)1
(B)2
(C)3
(D)18

x+1
99. Resolve into partial fraction (x−1)(x2 +1)
1
(A) x−1 + x2x+1
1
(B) x−1 − x2x+1
−1
(C) x−1 + x2x+1
−1 x
(D) x−1 − x2 +1
.
 Module 9: Theory of quadratic equations

100. If α and β are the roots of the equation x2 + 4x + 3 = 0, evaluate α3 + β 3

(A) 64 (B) -64 (C) 28 (D) -28 D

101. If α and β are the roots of x2 − 3x + 1 = 0, find the value of α3 + β 3

(A) 6 (B) -6 (C) 18 (D) -18 C

102. The value(s) of k for which the quadratic equation x2 − kx + 9 = 0 has equal roots is(are)
(A) ± 4 (B) ± 6 (C)k > 4 (D)k < 4

103. If α and β are the roots of 2x2 + 4x − 6 = 0, then (α + β)2 that is (SOR)2 is
(A) − 2 (B) 4 (C) 2 (D) − 3

104. Find α + β if cot α = 2 and cotβ = 3

(A) π4 (B) π
2 (C) 1 (D) 1
3 A

105. The value(s) of k for which the quadratic equation x2 − kx + 4 = 0

has equal roots is(are)
(A)k = ±4
(B)k = ±6
(C)k > 4
(D)k < 4

106. A. If α√and β are the roots of x2 + 4x − 1 = 0, then (α − β)2 is

(A) 2 √5
(B) 2 3
(C) 20
(D) 12

107. If α and β are roots of x2 − 3x + 1 = 0, then α − β is

(A)7
(B)5√
(C) 5
√
(D) 7

108. If α and β are roots of x2 − 5x + 10 = 0, then α2 + β 2 is

(A)5
(B)45
(C)25
(D)15

109. If (4 + m)x2 + (m + 1)x + 1 = 0 has equal roots, then

(A)m = ±4
(B)m = ±6
(C)m = 5, −3
(D)m = 3, −5.
110. A. Obtain a quadratic equation such that the sum of the roots is 10 and
the product of the roots is 4.
(A)x2 + 10x + 4 = 0
(B)x2 − 10x + 4 = 0
(C)x2 + 10x − 4 = 0
(D) x2 − 10x − 4 = 0

111. Given that one of the roots of the equation 9x2 + qx + 3 = 0 is the square of
the reciprocal of the other, find the roots.
(A)3, 9
(B)3, 91
(C)2, 14
(D) 2, 4

112. Given that one of the roots of the equation 9x2 + qx + 3 = 0 is the square of
the reciprocal of the other, find the value of q.
(A)3
(B) 91
(C)−28
1
(D) 4

113. The value(s) of k for which the quadratic equation x2 − kx + 9 = 0

has real equal roots is(are)
(A)(−∞, 6) ∪ (6, ∞)
(B)(−∞, 6] ∪ [6, ∞)
(C)(−∞, 4) ∪ (4, ∞)
(D)(−∞, 4] ∪ [4, ∞)

114. If α and β are the roots of 2x2 + 4x − 6 = 0, then (α + β)2 that is (SOR)2 is
(A) − 2
(B) 4
(C) 2
(D) − 3

115. If α, β are the roots of the equation ax2 + bx + c = 0,

find the value of (1 − α2 )(1 − β 2 )
(A)a−3 (a3 + b3 − 3abc)
(B)a−2 (a2 − b2 + 2ac + c2 )
(C)a(a2 + b2 + 2ac)
(D)a−2 (a2 + b2 + c2 − 2ac)

116. If α and β are the roots of the equation x2 − 4x + 1 = 0, then α3 + β 3 =?

(A)64
(B)52
(C)44
(D)24

117. If α√and β are the roots of x2 − 3x + 1 = 0, find α2 − β 2 .

(A) 5√
(B)−3√ 5
(C)3 5
√
(D)− 5
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118. Find a quadratic equation whose roots are q + 2 and 2p − 1 with p + q = 1
(A)2x2 − 2px − (4p2 − 4p + 32 ) = 0
(B)2x2 − (2p + 1)x − (4p2 − 8p + 3) = 0
(C)2x2 − (2p + 1)x − 4 − 8p = 0
(D)2x2 − 4px + 8p + 3 = 0

119. For what values of k does the equation x2 − (4 + k)x + 9 = 0 have equal real roots?
(A)2, −10
(B)2, 10
(C)−2, 10
(D)3, 8.

120. If the equation x2 + 4kx + 2(k + 1) = 0 has equal roots, then k is

(A) 21 , 1
(B)− 21 , 1
(C) 21 , −1
(D)− 12 , −1

121. Find the values of r for which the quadratic equation p2 + rp + r = 0 has no real roots.
(A)[0, 4)
(B)(0, 4)
(C)±4
(D)[0, 4]

122. If α and β are roots of the quadratic equation x2 + 20 = 9x, then α2 − β 2 is

(A)6
(B)7
(C)8
(D)9

123. Given that one of the roots of the equation 3x2 + px + 1 = 0 is the square of the reciprocal of the other, then
the value of p is
(A) 28
7
(B)− 283
(C)− 289

(D) 28
3

124. The roots of the equation x2 + px + q = 0 will be real and identical if

√
(A)p = ±2 q
(B)p = ±4q
√
(C)p = ±4 q
(D)p = ±2q.

125. Form the quadratic equation for which the sum of the roots is 5 and the sum of the squares of the roots is 53.
(A)5x2 − x − 14 = 0
(B)x2 − 14x + 5 = 0
(C)x2 − (α + β)x − αβ = 0
(D)x2 − 5x − 14 = 0

126. The value(s) of k for which the quadratic equation x2 − kx + 4 = 0 has equal roots is(are)
(A)k = ±4
(B)k = ±6
(C)k > 4
(D)k < 4
127. If α and β are the roots of 2x2 + 4x − 6 = 0, then α2 + β 2 is
(A) − 2
(B) 10
(C) 2
(D) − 10
 Polynomial and their factorizations; Remainder and factor theorems
128. For what value of m is (x − 2) a factor of x3 − 3x2 + mx + 2m
(A) 2
(B) − 2
(C) − 1
(D) 1

129. For what value of m is (x + 1) a factor of x3 − 3x2 + mx + 2m

(A) 2
(B) − 2
(C) − 4
(D) 4

130. If 2x3 − 3x2 + 4mx + 3t is divisible by x − 2 and x + 1, then

(A)m = 34 , t = 32
(B) m = −3 4 ,t = 3
2
2 3
(C)m = 3 , t = 4
−3
(D)m = 23 , t = 4 .

131. Given that the perimeter of a rectangle is 24m and its area 20m2 , then the value of the length and width equals
(A)4m, 14m
(B)2m, 10m
(C)8m, 7m
(D)9m, 4m

132. Given that the perimeter of a rectangle is 36m and its area 56m2 ,
then the value of the length and width equals
(A)4m, 14m
(B)2m, 28m
(C)8m, 7m
(D)9m, 4m

133. If x − 1 is a factor of P (x) = 2x3 + bx2 + 3x + 4, the b is

(A)6
(B)−6
(C)9
(D)−9.

134. Solve the quadratic equation 3(4t ) − 4(2t ) + 1 = 0

(A)t = 0 and log2 31
(B)t = log2 13
(C)t = 0
1
(D)t = 1 and t = 3

135. If x − 1 is a factor of P (x) = 2x3 + bx2 + 3x + 4, the b is

(A)6
(B)−6
(C)9
(D)−9.

12 25 25
136. If the roots of the equation 3x2 − 5x + p = 0 are equal, find p (A) 25 (B) 12 (C) − 12 (D) − 12
25 B

137. Form the quadratic equation for which the sum of the roots is 5 and the sum of the squares of the roots is 53.
(A)5x2 − x − 14 = 0 (b)x2 − 14x + 5 = 0 (c)x2 − (α + β)x − αβ = 0(d)x2 − 5x − 14 = 0 D
 Module 10: Permutation, combination and binomial theorem

138. In how many ways can the letters of the word MISSISIPPI be arranged?
10! 10! 11! 9!
(A) 2!3!4! (B) 3!4! (C) 2!3!4! (D) 2!3!4!

(n−1)! n!
139. Simplify n! − (n+1)!
1 1 1 1
(A) (n+1)! (B) n!(n+1)! (C) n(n+1) (D) n+1

1 10
140. Find the fifth term (T5 ) in the binomial expansion of (x2 + x2
) .
10 C 1 10 C 1 10 C 1 10 C 1
(A) 4 x2 (B) 4 x3 (C) 4 x4 (D) 5 x2

   
20 20
141. Solve for x if = . (A) 3 (B) 5 (C) 15 (D) 4 B
5 + 2x x
n
142. Simplify n PPn−r
r

r
(A) P2r−n
(B)r Pn−r
(C)n Pn−r
(D)n P2r−n

16 16



143. Solve for x if 4+3x = x
(A)−3
(B)3
(C)2
(D)−2

144. Solve for x if 8 C1−x = 8 C1−2x

(A)2
(B)−2
(C)3
(D)−3

145. In how many ways can the letters of the word, HYPERBOLA be arranged with the restriction that the vowels
must not come together?
(A)9! ways
(B)66 × 7! ways
(C)6 × 7! ways
(D)78 × 7! ways

146. In how many ways can the letters of the word, HYPERBOLA be arranged with the restriction that the vowels
must come together?
(A)9! ways
(B)66 × 7! ways
(C)6 × 7! ways
(D)78 × 7! ways.

147. If the number one citizen of our state is represented by the word ”Governor”. Then in how many ways can the
letter of the word representing the number one citizen of our country be arranged, when all are taken.
(A)9, 655
(B)9 P2
(C)9 P7
(D)656 × 5!

148. If n−1 P3 :n P4 = 1 : 6, then n =?

(A)3
(B)4
(C)6
153. In how many ways can he letters of the word MISSISSIPPI be arranged?
11!
(A) 4!4!2!
11!
(B) 3!3!4!
11!
(C) 4!4!3!
11!
(D) 4!4!4!

154. How many 3-digit numbers can be formed using digits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6?

(A) 120
(B) 200
(C)20
(D) 60

155. How many 3-digits even numbers can be formed using digits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6?
(A) 120
(B) 200
(C)20
(D) 60

156. If 9 Cx+2 =9 Cx−3 , find x.

(A) x = 3
(B) x = 5
(C) x = 4
(D) x = 6.

157. In How many ways can the Letters of the word APPROXIMATION be arranged,
if the two P’s must stay together?
(A) 12×13!
2!2!2!
12×11!
(B) 2!2!2!2!
12×13!
(C) 2!2!2!2!
12×11!
(D) 2!2!2!

158. A 5-man committee consisting of 3 men and 2 women from 8 men and 5 women. In how many ways can this be
done?
(A)210
(B)565
(C)560
(D)650

159. A 5-man committee consisting of 3 men and 2 women from 8 men and 5 women.
In how many ways can this be done, if a particular man must be in the committee?
(A)550
(B)210
(C)560
(D)650

160. A 5-man committee consisting of 3 men and 2 women from 8 men and 5 women. In how many ways can this be
done, if two particular men cannot be in the committee?
(A)210
(B)565
(C)560
(D)200

n!+(n−1)!
161. Simplify (n+1)! .
n
(A) n+1
1
(B) n+1
166. Find the coefficient of the term x2 y 10 in the expansion of (3x − y 2 )7
(A)2187
(B)−5103
(C)945
(D)−189

167. 0.777 · · · is equivalent to

7
(A) 33
7
(B) 9
7
(C) 10
(D) 97

2
168. Find the term independent of p in ( 3p2 − 1 9
3p )
7
(A) 54
7
(B) 27
7
(C) 18
7
(D) 36 .

1 10
169. Find the fifth term (T5 ) in the binomial expansion of (x2 + x2
) .
(A) 10 C4 x12
(B) 10 C4 x4
(C) 10 C4 x14
(D) 10 C 2
4x

2
170. The coefficient of x2 in the expansion of (1 + x) 3
(A) −10
9
(B) −1
9
(C) 10
9

(D) 95

171. The coefficient of x3 , in the binomial expansion of (2x − x3 )3 is

(A)8
(B)−8
(C)−24
(D)24

172. Obtain the binomial expansion of ( 32 x2 + 1 5

3x ) . (A) 32 x10 + 65 x7 + 45 x4 + 56 x + 5
4x2
+ 1
243x5

(B) 43 10 35 7 15 4 5 5 1
32 x + 16 x + 4 x + 6 x + 54x2 + 243x5
243 10 135 7 15 4 5 5 1
(C) 32 x + 16 x + 4 x + 6 x + 54x2 + 243x 5

(D) 243 10
32 x +
135 9
16 x + 15 8
4 x + 65 x7 + 5
54x6
+ 1
243x5

3
173. Determine the third term in the binomial expansion of (1 + 2x)− 4
(A) −21
8
2
(B) 8x
21
2
(C) 21x
8
2
(D) −8x
21

2
174. The term independent of x in ( 3x2 − 1 9
3x ) is
7
(A) 18 (B) −7 27 −27
18 (C) 8 (D) 8

175. Find the coefficient of t7 in the expansion (2t − 3t )15

(A)110565 × 211 (B)211 × 81 (C)1365 × 211 (D)221130 × 211
183. Find the term in the binomial expansion of (2x + 3y)11 that contain x6 .
(A) 11 C5 × 64 × 243x6 y 5 (B) 11 C6 × 64 × 243x6 y 5
(C) 11 C × 64 × 243x6 y 5 (D) 11 C × 32 × 81x6 y 5
7 5

√
184. Expand 1 + x in increasing powers of x up to x3 .
(A) 1 + 21 x + 81 x2 + 16
1 3
x
1 1 2 1 3
(B) 1 + 2 x − 8 x + 16 x
1 1 2 1 3
(C) 1 + 2 x + 8 x − 16 x
(D) 1 − 12 x − 18 x2 + 1 3
16 x

√
185. Expand 3 1 + x in increasing powers of x up to x3 .
(A) 1 + 31 x − 91 x2 + 81
5 3
x
1 1 2 5 3
(B) 1 + 3 x + 9 x + 81 x
(C) 1 + 13 x + 91 x2 − 81
5 3
x
(D) 1 − 13 x − 19 x2 + 5 3
81 x

1
186. The first four terms in the binomial expansion of 1−x is
(A)1 + x + x2 + x3
(B)1 − x − x2 + x3
(C)1 + x − x2 − x3
(D)1 − x + x2 − x3

1
187. The first four terms in the binomial expansion of 1+x is
(A)1 + x + x2 + x3
(B)1 − x − x2 + x3
(C)1 + x − x2 − x3
(D)1 − x + x2 − x3
 Module 11: Trigonometric functions

188. If θ is an acute angle and sec θ = 2, then sin θ is

√
1 3 3 1
(A) 2 (B) 2 (C) 4 (D) − 2 (E) N OT A

189. Express sin 15◦ in surd form

√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
(A) 42 ( 3 − 1) (B) 42 ( 3 + 1) (C) − 2
4 ( 3 + 1) (D) 2
4 (1 − 3) (E) N OT A

190. If x = sin θ + cos θ and y = sin θ − cos θ, then the product xy is

(A) cos θ (B) cos 2θ(C) sin θ (D) sin 2θ

191. Given that cos A = 45 , sin B = 12

13 , if A and B are acute angles, find sin(A + B).
(A) 63
65 (B) −
63
65 (C) − 33
65 (D) 33
65

192. If tanθ = 34 , 3π
2 < θ < 2π, then; cosecθ is
5 5 3 3
(A) 3 (B) − 3 (C) − 5 (D) 5

193. If θ is an acute angle and sec θ = 2, then cosecθ is

√
1 3 √2 3
(A) 2 (B) 2 (C) 3
(D) 4

194. Express
√ sin 75◦ in surd form
2
√
(A) 4 ( 3 − 1)
√ √
(B) 42 ( 3 + 1)
√ √ √ √
(C) − 42 ( 3 + 1) (D) 42 (1 − 3)

195. If x = sin θ + cos θ and y = sin θ − cos θ, then x2 + y 2 is equal to

(A) cos 2θ (B) sin 2θ(C) 1 (D) 2

196. cos 675o is

√ √ √ √
(A) −2 2 (B) 2
2
(C) 2
3
(D) −2 3

197. Convert 819o to radian (A) 9π 5π 13π

2 (B) 2 (C) 5 (D)π

198. Evaluate sin15o

√ √ √ √ √ √ √
(A) 14 ( 6 − 2) (B) 41 ( 6 + 2) (C) 41 ( 2 − 6) (D) 14 6

199. The value of tan75o is

√ √ √ √
(A) 3 − 2 (B)2 − 3 (C) 3 + 2 (D) 2.

200. If tanA = 34 , then secA is equal to

(A)− 45 (B)− 54 (C) 54 (D) 4
5

201. Simplify the trigonometric expression tanx + cotx.

csc x sec x csc x sec x
(A) cos x (B) cos x (C) sin x (D) sin x

202. Solve sinx − 2sinxcosx = 0, xϵ[ π2 , 2π]

203. If tanθ = 34 , 3π
2 < θ < 2π, then; cosecθ is
(A) 54 (B) − 54
4 4
(C) − 5 (D) 5

204. If θ is an acute angle and sec θ = 2, then sin θ is

212. If cos θ < 0 and sin θ > 0 then θ lies in what quadrant?
(A)First (B)Third (C)Second (D)Fourth

213. Evaluate without table sec 750

√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
(A) 21 ( 6 + 2) (B) 3 + 2 (C) 2( 3 + 1) (D)2( 6 + 2)

214. The function θ = 10 sin(3πt) gives the angular displacements of the pendulum at time t ≥ 0. At what time is
θ = 50 ?
(A) 61 secs (B)3 secs (C)2 secs (D) 18
1
secs.

215. A Solution to the equation sin x − 2 sin x cos x = 0, 0 < x < π is

(A)0 (B) π3 (C)π (D) 5π
3

216. Convert 6600 to radian

(A) 11π 22π 11π 5π
3 (B) 3 (C) 6 (D) 3 .

217. Evaluate cos(165)0

√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
(A) 2+4 6 (B) 6−4 2 (C) − 2−
2
6
(D) − 2−
4
6

218. cot( π2 + θ) with θ acute is

(A)− sin(θ) (B)cos(θ) (C)− cot(θ) (D)− tan(θ)

π
219. Determine the basic solution of 2 cos2 (θ) + cos(θ) − 1 = 0 for 0 ≤ θ ≤ 2

(A)π (B) π3 (C) 5π 7π

3 (D) 3

220. Given that sin A = 45 , cos B = 12

13 , if A and B are acute angles, find cos(A + B).
5 5
(A) 13 (B) − 13 (C)1 (D) − 1

221. Given that sin A + cos 2A = 0. What are the value(s) of sin A?
(A)1, 12 (B)1, − 12 (C) − 1, 21 (D) − 1, − 12

222. Given that cosA + cos2A = 0. What are the value(s) of cos A?
(A)1, 21 (B) − 12 , 1 (C) − 1, 21 (D) − 1, − 12

223. If θ is an acute angle and sec θ = 2, then sin θ is

√
1 3 3 1
(A) 2 (B) 2 (C) 4 (D) − 2

224. Express
√ sin 15◦ in surd form
√ √ √
(A) 42 ( 3 − 1) (B) 42 ( 3 + 1)
√ √ √ √
(C) − 42 ( 3 + 1) (D) 42 (1 − 3)

225. Find the value of θ in the interval 0 ≤ θ ≤ 2π satisfying the the equation

2 cos2 θ − sin θ − 1 = 0.

(A) π2 , 3π
2 (B)
π 3π
6, 2

(C) π3 , 3π π 3π
2 (D) 4 , 2

226. If tanθ = 34 , 3π
2 < θ < 2π, then; sec θ is
5 5 4 4
(A) 4 (B) − 4 (C) − 5 (D) 5

227. Convert 810◦ to radians

9π 5π 13π
(A) 2 (B) 2 (C) 5 (D) π
 Module 12: Introduction to Complex numbers

237. Let z1 = 2 + 3i and z2 = 3 − 2i. Then z1 + z2 is

(A)5 + 5i (B)5 − 5i (C) − 5 − 5i (D) − 5 + 5i

238. Express (3 + 2i)(4 + i) in the form a + bi. (A)11 + 10i (B) − 11 + 10i (C)10 + 11i (D) − 10 + 11i

239. The modulus and argument of 1 + i is

√ √
(A) 2, − π4 (B) 2, π4 (C) 2, − π4 (D) 2, π4

240. Evaluate i211

(A) −i (B) i (C) −1 (D) 1

241. Express (3 + 2i)(4 + i) in the form a + bi. (A)11 + 10i (B) − 11 + 10i (C)10 + 11i (D) − 10 + 11i

242. The modulus and argument of 1 + i is

√ √
(A) 2, π4 (B) 2, − π4 (C) 2, − π4 (D) 2, π4

243. Evaluate i265

(A) −i (B) i (C) −1 (D) 1

244. Express (3 + 2i)(4 + i) in the form a + bi.

(A)11 + 10i (B) − 11 + 10i
(C)10 + 11i (D) − 10 + 11i

245. Evaluate i265

(A) −i (B) i (C) −1 (D) 1

1+i
246. Express 2+5i in the form a + bi
7 3i 7 3i
(A) 29 + 29 (B) − 29 + 29
7 3i 7 3i
(C) − 29 − 29 (D) 29 − 29

247. The principal argument of 1 − i is

(A) 3π
4 (B) − π4
3π
(C) − 4 (D) 3π
4

√
248. The polar form of 3 + i is
(A) 2(cos( π6 ) + i sin( π6 )) (B) 2 cos( π3 ) − i sin( π3 )
(C) 2(cos( π3 ) + i sin( π3 ))(D) 2 cos( π6 ) − i sin( π6 )

249. Express (3 − 2i)(4 − i) in the form a + bi.

(A)14 + 11i (B) − 14 + 11i
(C)14 − 11i (D) − 14 − 11i

250. The modulus and principal argument of 1 − i are

√ √
(A) 2, π4 (B) 2, − π4 (C) 2, − π4 (D) 2, π4

251. Simplify (1 − i)10

(A)32i (B) − 32i (C)32 (D) − 32
√
252. The polar form of − 3 − i is
(A) 2(cos π6 + i sin π6 )
(B) 2(cos π − i sin π )
260. Express
√ 1 + i in polar form
(A) 2(cos π4 − isin π4 )
√
(B) 2(cos π4 + isin π4 )
√
(C) 2(cos π2 − isin π2 )
√
(D) 2(cos π2 + isin π2 )

261. Given that Z1 = −1 + 3i and Z2 = 2 + 5i, then the modulus of Z1 − Z2 is

√ √
(A) 13 (B)− 13 (C) √113 (D)− √113

262. Express (3 + 2i)(4 + i) in the form a + bi.

(A)11 + 10i (B) − 11 + 10i (C)10 + 11i (D) − 10 + 11i

263. The modulus and argument of 1 + i is

√ √
(A) 2, π4 (B) 2, − π4 (C) 2, − π4 (D) 2, π4

264. Evaluate i10

(A) −i (B) i (C) −1 (D) 1

265. Let z1 = 2 + 3i and z2 = 3 − 2i. Then z1 + z2 is

(A)5 + 5i (B)5 − 5i (C) − 5 − 5i (D) − 5 + 5i

266. Obtain the modulus, argument and principal argument of the complex number
√
z = − 3 − i (A)2, π6 and π6 (B)2, π3 and π6 (C)2, π6 and 7π 5π 13π
6 (D)2, 6 and 6

1+i 3−i
267. Simplify 1−i − (1 + 2i)(2 + 2i) + 1+i

(A)3 + 7i (B)7 + 3i (C)7 − 3i (D)3 − 7i

268. Solve the equation 3z − 2z̄ = −1 + 15i

(A)−1 + 15i (B)−1 + 5i (C)= 1 + 3i (D) −1
5 + 12i

√
− 3 i
269. The polar form of 2 − 2 is
(A)cos 7π 7π π π 7π 7π π π
6 + i sin 6 (B)cos 6 + i sin 6 (C)cos 6 − i sin 6 (D)− cos 6 + i sin 6

1
270. The polar form of i 3 is
(A)2(cos π5 + i sin π5 ) (B)(cos π6 + i sin π6 ) (C)(cos 2π 2π π π
7 + i sin 7 ) (D)(cos 2 + i sin 2 )

√
271. Express 2(cos π4 + i sin π4 ) in standard form
√ √ √
(A)1 + i (B) 2 + i (C)1 + 2i (D) 2 − i
√
272. The principal argument of − 5 is
(A)π (B) 3π
2 (C)2π (D)3π

273. Solve the equation 2z − z̄=i+3.

(A)−3x − iy (B)3 + i (C)1 + i (D)−1 + i

z̄w
274. If z = 1 − 5i and w = 3 + 2i, express as complex number in the form of x + iy. The following 3+i

(A) 52 − 29i
5 (B) 29
5 −
2i
5
5
(C) 29 − 5i
2 (D) −2
5 +
22i
5

1
275. One of the roots of (1 + i) 3 is
1
π π
(A)2 6 (cos( 12 ) + i sin( 12 ))
π π
(B)3(cos( 4 ) + i sin( 4 ))
 1+b+ia
282. If a2 + b2 = 1, then Imz for z = 1+b−ia is
(A)b (B)−b (C)a (D)−a

283. One of the roots of −4 is

√ √ √
(A)−1 + i (B) 2 + i (C)1 + 2i (D)1 − 2i

284. The modulus and argument of 1 + i is

(A) 2, π4 (B) 2, − π4
√ √
(C) 2, − π4 (D) 2, π4
√
285. The polar form of − 3 + i is
(A) 2(cos π6 + i sin π6 )
(B) 2(cos π6 − i sin π6 )
(C) 2(− cos π6 + i sin π6 )
(D) 2(− cos π6 − i sin π6 )

√ √  
(A)9 3 cos √π3 + i sin √π3 (B)6 cos π3 + i sin π3


286. The polar form of z = 3 + 3 3i is
√
(C) 3 cos π3 + i sin π3 (D)6 cos 2π 2π



3 + i sin 3

287. Let z1 = 2 + 3i and z2 = 3 − 2i. Then z1 + z2 is

(A)5 + 5i (B)5 − 5i (C) − 5 − 5i (D) − 5 + 5i
√
288. The polar form of − 3 + i is
(A) 2(cos(−60◦ ) + i sin(−60◦ )) (B) 2(cos 60◦ + i sin 60◦ ) (C) − 2(cos 30◦ + i sin 30◦ ) (D) 2(cos(−30◦ ) +
i sin(−30◦ )) (E) 2(cos 30◦ + i sin 30◦ )
√
289. The polar form of z = 3 + 3 3i is
√   √
(A)9 3 cos √π3 + i sin √π3 (B)6 cos π3 + i sin π3 (C) 3 cos π3 + i sin π3 (D)6 cos 2π 2π




3 + i sin 3

290. Let z1 = 2 + 3i and z2 = 3 − 2i. Then z1 + z2 is

(A)5 + 5i (B)5 − 5i (C) − 5 − 5i (D) − 5 + 5i 66

1
291. If z = (cos θ + i sin θ) then, z k + zk
, z ̸= 0, is equal to
(A)2i sin kθ (B)2i sin θ (C)2 cos kθ (D)2 cos θ

1+i
292. Express 2+5i in the form a + bi
7 7i 3 7i 3 7i 3 7i
(A) 29 + 29 (B) − 29 + 29 (C) − 21 + 21 (D) 21 + 21 (E) N OT A

3π π 3π
293. The principal argument of 1 − i is (A) 4 (B) − 4 (C) − 4 (D) 3π
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