MATHEMATICS

JAMB 2010 - Question 19

Mathematics 2010 JAMB Past Questions - Question 19: For what range of value of x is 1/2x +1/4 >1/3x +1/2

For what range of value of x is 1/2x +1/4 >1/3x +1/2
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Correct Answer

B

Explanation

1/2 +1/4 > 1/3 + 1/2mutiply through by LCM of 2, 3,and 4:12 x 1/2x + 12 x 1/4 >12 x 1/3 + 12 x 1/26x +3 > 4x +66x - 4x > 6-32x >32x/2 >3/2therefore x > 3/2