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JAMB Mathematics 2015 Objective — Question 2

Question 2 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Find the gradient of the line joining the points P(5, 6) and Q(3, 3).

  • A. 3
  • B. 1/2
  • C. 3/2Correct
  • D. 2

Explanation

Gradient = (y₂−y₁)/(x₂−x₁) = (3−6)/(3−5) = −3/−2 = 3/2.

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