JSCE Mathematics 2024 Objective — Question 40

Question 40 of 80 from the Junior Secondary Certificate Examination (JSCE) Mathematics 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Solve for x, given that: 1/4 (x - 3) < 1/5 (3x - 2)

A. x < -1 1/2
B. x > -2 2/3Correct
C. x > 1 1/2
D. x < 2 1/3

Explanation

Multiply by 20: 5(x - 3) < 4(3x - 2), so 5x - 15 < 12x - 8 and -7 < 7x. The working gives x > -1; B is the closest printed option.

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