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JAMB Mathematics 2010 Objective — Question 24

Question 24 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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24. If p and q are two non zero number and 18(p+q)=(18+p)q, which of the following must be true? A. q<1 B. q=18 C. p<1 D. p=18

  • A. q<1
  • B. q=18Correct
  • C. p<1
  • D. p=18

Explanation

18p+18q=18q+pq. 18p=pq. Since p is nonzero, dividing gives 18=q, i.e. q=18.

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