WAEC Mathematics 2010 Question 50

Question 50

Inequalities

The mean of the numbers 2, 5, 2x and 7 is less than or equal to 5. Find the range of values of x.

  1. A.x ≤ 3
  2. B.x ≥ 3
  3. C.x < 3
  4. D.x > 3
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Answer: A (x ≤ 3)

Explanation

(14 + 2x)/4 ≤ 5, so 14 + 2x ≤ 20 and x ≤ 3.