19. For what range of values of x is 1/2 x + 1/4 > 1/3 x + 1/2? A. x -2/3 C. x 3/2

JAMB Mathematics 2010 Objective — Question 19

Question 19 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

19. For what range of values of x is 1/2 x + 1/4 > 1/3 x + 1/2? A. x < -3/2 B. x > -2/3 C. x < 3/2 D. x > 3/2

A. x < -3/2
B. x > -2/3
C. x < 3/2
D. x > 3/2Correct

Explanation

1/2x - 1/3x > 1/2 - 1/4. (3x-2x)/6 > (2-1)/4. x/6 > 1/4. x > 3/2.

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