Lebanese University Entrance Exam Date : 18/07/2023

Time : 2h30
MATHEMATICS
Faculty of Engineering

TEST A
(Lebanese Program)

Smartphones and notes are strictly prohibited.

Non graphical calculators are allowed.

Exercise 1 : (14 points)

This exercise is a multiple-choice quiz. For each question, only one of the four answers given is correct. A correct
answer is worth ½ point. A wrong answer, a multiple answer or the absence of an answer to a question does not earn
or deduct points. For this exercise, you have to answer on the answers sheet, by circling for each question only one of
the letters a, b, c or d.
No justification is required.

1. Consider the function 𝑓 defined on the interval [0 ; 4] by 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐

where 𝑎, 𝑏 and 𝑐 are three constant real numbers. The graph (C) of 𝑓 is represented
on the figure. The points 𝐴(1 ; 2) and 𝐵(2 ; 3) both belong to the curve (C). The
tangent (d) to the curve (C) at 𝐴 passes through the point 𝐸(0 ; −1).
Thus :
a) 𝑓(𝑥) = −3𝑥 2 + 10𝑥 − 5
b) 𝑓(𝑥) = −2𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 − 3
c) 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 3
d) 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 1

2𝑖𝜋
2. Consider the complex number 𝑧 = −2𝑒 3 . An argument of (1 − 𝑖)𝑧̅ , modulo 2𝜋 , is:
5𝜋 5𝜋 7𝜋 𝜋
a) b) − c) d)
12 12 12 12

3. Consider the following equation (E): (𝑒 𝑥 )4 + 𝑒 2𝑥 = 6 whose unknown is the real variable 𝑥.
a) (E) admits one unique solution. b) (E) admits two solutions.
c) (E) admits no solution. d) None of the three previous statements is correct.

4. In 10 minutes, the hour hand of a watch rotates through an angle, in degrees, of:
a) 30 b) 6 c) 5 d) None of the three previous answers is correct

5. The graph of the function x x − x 3 is:

a) b) c) d)

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6. A machine manufactures circular items. Each item can present two defects denoted A and B. A statistical study shows that
1.4% of the items have the defect A, 1.1% of the items have the defect B and 0.2% of the items have both of the two defects.
The probability that a randomly selected item has neither of the two defects is:
a) 0.975 b) 0.973 c) 0.977 d) None of the three previous answers is correct

25
7. Let 𝑧1 and 𝑧2 be the solutions in ℂ of the equation −2𝑧 2 + 3𝑧 − 8
= 0. Hence |𝑧1 𝑧2 | equals:
3 25 9
a) 2
b) 4
c) 16
d) None of the three previous answers is correct

8. Dima has two urns A and B each containing four indistinguishable balls to the touch. Urn A contains two green balls and
two red balls. Urn B contains three green balls and one red ball. Dima randomly chooses an urn and then draws a ball from
that urn. She then gets a green ball. The probability that she has chosen urn B is:
5 3 1
a) b) c) d) None of the three previous answers is correct
8 5 2

9. The solution set of the following inequation ln(5𝑥 − 1) ≤ 1 is :

1 1 𝑒+1 1 𝑒+1
𝐚) ] − ∞ ; 5
] 𝐛) ] 5
; +∞[ 𝐜) ] − ∞ ; 5
] 𝐝) ] 5
; 5
]

10. A multiple-choice quiz has 5 independent questions. For each question, 4 answers are proposed, only one of which is
correct. If a student answers each question, by choosing one of the answers at random, what is the probability that he
answers exactly 2 questions correctly?
2 135 9
a) 5 b) 512
c) 16
d) None of the three previous answers is correct

∙ for every 𝑥 ∈]0 ; 3], 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 + 1

11. Let 𝑓 be a real function defined on ℝ such that: {
∙ for every 𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥 + 3)
Hence 𝑓(6) + 𝑓(7) + 𝑓(8) =
a) 8 b) 15 c) 18 d) 21

12. A fake coin is such that if we throw it the “HEAD” side is 3 times more likely to appear than the “TAIL” side. This coin is
tossed 4 times. What is the probability of getting “HEAD” only once out of the 4 throws?
a) 3/4 b) 3/256 c) 3/64 d) None of the three previous answers is correct

13. The complex number (1 − 𝑖)2024 is:

a) a positive real number. b) a negative real number.
c) a pure imaginary number. d) None of the three previous statements is correct.

ln( x )
14. lim + =
x→ 0 2
1+ x

a) −1 b) −∞ c) 0 d) 1

15. Consider the following probability tree. Knowing that 𝑝(𝐓) = 0.05, we can then assert that:

a) 𝑝(𝐃) = 1/2
b) 𝑝(𝐃) = 1/24
c) the events D and T are independent.
d) None of the three previous statements is correct.

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 𝑒 𝑥 +1
16. Let 𝑓 be the function defined on ℝ by 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥
, whose graph is the curve (C) in a system of axes (O𝑥𝑦). The tangent
to the curve (C) at the point of abscissa 1 is the straight line of equation:
a) 𝑦 = 𝑒 + 1 b) 𝑦 = 𝑒𝑥 + 1 c) 𝑦 = −𝑥 + 𝑒 + 2 d) None of the three previous answers is correct.

17. Let T be the transformation of the plane, whose complex form is given by 𝒛′ = 𝒊𝒛̅ − 𝟑. A point 𝑀(z) of the plane is said to
be invariant if it is equal to its image by T. We can assert that:
a) T admits only one invariant point. b) T admits no invariant point.
c) T admits an infinity of invariant points. d) none of the three previous statements is correct.

ln(𝑥+1)+𝑥
18. Let (C) be the curve of the function 𝑓: 𝑥 ⟼ . This curve (C) admits a horizontal asymptote and a vertical
𝑥+1
asymptote that intersect at the point of coordinates:
a) (1 ; −1) b) (−1 ; 1) c) (1 ; 1) d) (−1 ; 0)

19. The triangle BAD is right-angled at B. The point C belongs to the segment [BD] such that BC=1 and CD=2 .
Moreover, we have BAC =  where 𝛼 is a measure in radians of this angle (see the figure below).
Let 𝑠 be the plane direct similitude that maps C onto B and A onto D .
The ratio 𝒌 and an angle 𝜽 of the similitude 𝑠 are respectively:
2
a) 𝒌 = 3 and 𝜽 = 𝛼.
𝜋
b) 𝒌 = 3sin(𝛼) and 𝜽 = 𝛼 − 2 .
𝜋
c) 𝒌 = 3sin(𝛼) and 𝜽 = 𝛼 + 2.
d) None of the three previous statements is correct.

20. A credit card code is made up of 4 ordered digits. Zouzou no longer remembers his code. He knows that there is a 5, a 3, and
two 1’s that are not consecutive. If Zouzou randomly types his code, the probability that he finds the correct code is:
1 1 1 1
a) b) c) d)
4! 34 6 4

21. On the figure below is plotted the graph (C) of the function 𝑓 defined by 𝑓(𝑥) = 2(𝑥 2 − 1)𝑒 𝑥 .
Consider the points A and B of (C), of abscissas 0 and −1, respectively.
Hence:
a) The tangent lines to the curve (C) at A and B are parallel.
b) The function 𝑓 admits an absolute (global) maximum.
c) The equation 𝑓(𝑥) = −1 admits two solutions in ℝ.
d) The curve (C) admits one unique inflection point.

22. The function 𝑓: 𝑥 ⟼ √𝑥(1 − 𝑥) is:

a) defined on ℝ − {0; 1}. b) differentiable on ]0 ; 1[.
c) differentiable on [0 ; 1]. d) None of the three previous statements is correct.

23. In the complex plane referred to an orthonormal system (O, 𝑢⃗ , 𝑣 ), consider the distincts points 𝐴, 𝑀 and 𝑁 of affices
𝑧𝐴 = 𝑖, 𝑧𝑀 and 𝑧𝑁 = 𝑖𝑧𝑀 + 1 + 𝑖 respectively. Hence the triangle 𝐴𝑀𝑁 is:
a) equilateral b) isosceles and right-angled at A c) semi-equilateral d) not isosceles.

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24. Two perfectly balanced cubic dice are rolled. What is the probability that the sum of the two numbers obtained is equal to 9?
a) 1/36 b) 1/18 c) 3/4 d) None of the three previous answers is correct.

25. The number of solutions of the equation 𝑒 −𝑥 − √𝑥 = 0 , of real unknown 𝑥, is:

a) 0 b) 1 c) 2 d) None of the three previous answers is correct.

26. Consider the real function 𝑓 defined and twice differentiable in [−3; 1], whose second derivative 𝑓′′ is plotted in the
following figure.
Hence, we can assert that:
a) the function 𝑓′ is decreasing on the interval [−2 ; 0].
b) the function 𝑓′ admits a maximum at 𝑥 = −1.
c) the function 𝑓 is convex on the interval [−1 ; 1].
d) the function 𝑓 is concave on the interval [−2 ; 0].

27. The complex plane is referred to an orthonormal system. Let 𝐸 be the set of points 𝑀 of affix 𝑧 ∈ ℂ such that 𝑧 2 + 3𝑖 is
pure imaginary. The set 𝐸 is:
a) a straight line. b) the union of the system axes. c) a circle. d) the union of two straight lines.

28. Let  be a circle centered at O. The straight lines ( AC ) and ( CD ) are tangent to  at B and D respectively. Moreover,
we assume that a measure of the angle DBC is 70o.
Therefore, a measure of the angle DAC , in degrees, is:
a) 60
b) 55
c) 50
d) None of the three previous answers is correct.

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Exercise 2 : (6 points)

We want to realize a gate as indicated above. This gate is made up of two leaves. Each leaf is 2 meters wide.

Part A : Modeling of the upper part of the gate.

We assume that the shape of the upper edge of the right leaf is given by the curve (C) of the function f defined on the interval
 1  −4x
[0 ; 2] by f ( x ) =  x + e + b where b is a constant real number, relatively to an orthonormal system of axes (O𝑥𝑦) of
 4
origin O ((Ox) is located on the ground), of unit 1 m. We denote by f  the derivative of the function f on the interval [0 ; 2].

1. a) Calculate f ( x) , for every real number 𝑥 ∈ [0 ; 2].

b) Deduce the variation of the function f on the interval [0 ; 2].
2. Determine the value of 𝑏 for which the maximum height of the gate is equal to 1.5 m.
 1  −4x 5
For the rest of the exercise, the function f is defined on the interval [0 ; 2] by : f ( x ) =  x + e + .
 4  4
3. Study the variations of the derivative function f  of f on [0 ; 2].
4. Find the coordinates of the point A of the curve (C) (meaning of the upper edge of the right leaf) where the tangent line has
the highest slope in absolute value.
5. Does the curve (C) admit an inflection point ? If so, specify its coordinates.

Part B : Finding the area of one leaf of the gate.

Each leaf consists of a metal plate. We want to calculate the area of each of the plates, knowing that the lower edge of the leaf is
located at a height of 0.05 m from the ground.
 x 1 5
1. Show that the function F defined on the interval [0 ; 2] by F ( x) =  − −  e− 4 x + x is a primitive of the function f .
 4 8 4
2. Deduce the area in m2 of each leaf of the gate. Give the exact value and then give an approximate value of this area with two
decimal places. (We are interested here only in the “leaf” object without referring to its environment).

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Partie C : Calculation of the total area of the boards.

Now, we want to make a gate of the same shape but using separate rectangular boards of width 0.12 m, spaced of 0.05 m. For the
right leaf, the upper left corner of each board is located on the upper edge of the leaf, meaning on the curve (C) (see the figure
above) and the bottom of each board is located at a height of 0.05 m from the ground. The boards are numbered starting from 0
(thus the first board is numbered 0, the second board is numbered 1, etc…).

1. Show that the area 𝐴(𝑘) in m2 of the board numbered k is given by 𝐴(𝑘) = (𝑓(0.17𝑘) − 0.05) × 0.12.
2. Prove that 12 boards are needed to build the right leaf of the gate.
3. Let 𝑆 be the total sum of the areas of all the boards composing the right leaf of the gate. The following table gives you the
values of 𝑓(0.17𝑘) for different values of 𝑘.

𝒌 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
𝟎. 𝟏𝟕𝒌 0 0.17 0.34 0.51 0.68 0.85 1.02 1.19 1.36 1.53 1.7 1.87
𝒇(𝟎. 𝟏𝟕𝒌) 1.5 1.4628 1.4014 1.3488 1.3113 1.2867 1.2715 1.2623 1.2570 1.2539 1.2522 1.2512 Total :
15.8591

Using these data, deduce an approximated value of 𝑆.

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 Université Libanaise -CORRECTION- Date : 18/07/2023
Faculté de Génie
Concours d’entrée
MATHÉMATIQUES
SUJET A
(Programme Libanais)

Exercice 1:
Question Réponse
1 b
2 d
3 a
4 c
5 a
6 c
7 d
8 b
9 d
10 b
11 b
12 c
13 a
14 c
15 b
16 c
17 b
18 b
19 c
20 c
21 b
22 b
23 b
24 d
25 b
26 b
27 d
28 c

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Exercice 2 :
Partie A :
1
1. a) ∀𝑥 ∈ [0; 2], 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) = 𝑒 −4𝑥 − 4 (𝑥 + ) 𝑒 −4𝑥 = −4𝑥𝑒 −4𝑥 .
4
b) Pour tout réel 𝑥 ∈]0; 2] , on a 𝑒 −4𝑥 > 0 et −4𝑥 < 0 donc 𝑓′(𝑥) < 0. De plus 𝑓′(0) = 0. Donc 𝑓 est stristement
décroissante sur [0; 2].

1
2. La fonction 𝑓 est strictement décroissante sur [0; 2] , donc son maximum est 𝑓(0) = 4 + 𝑏. On sait que le maximum est 1,5.
1 5
On a donc 𝑓(0) = 1,5 ce qui équivaut à 4
+ 𝑏 = 1,5 ⇔ 𝑏 = 1,25 = 4
5
∴ La hauteur maximale du portail sera égale à 1,5 m si et seulement si 𝑏 = 1,25 = 4

3. ∀𝑥 ∈ [0; 2], ∎ 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) = −4𝑥𝑒 −4𝑥

′′ −4𝑥
∎ 𝑓 (𝑥) = −4𝑒 + 16𝑥𝑒 −4𝑥 = 4(4𝑥 − 1)𝑒 −4𝑥
On a 4𝑒 −4𝑥 > 0 donc 𝑓 ′′ (𝑥) prend le signe de 4𝑥 − 1. D’où le tableau de variations de 𝑓′ suivant :

4. Le point 𝐴 où la tangente a la plus grand pente en valeur absolue, est le point de la courbe (C) où |𝑓 ′ (𝑥)| est maximale.
1 1 1 5
D’après le tableau de variations précédent, on en déduit que 𝐴 est le point d’abscisse 4
et d’ordonnée 𝑓 (4) = 2 𝑒 −1 + 4.

∴ Le point 𝐴 cherché est A ( 1

4
;
1
2
e−1 +
5
4
) .

1
𝑓 ′′ (𝑥) = 0 ⇔ 𝑥 =
4
1 1
5. ∀𝑥 ∈ [0; 2], 𝑓 ′′ (𝑥) = 4(4𝑥 − 1)𝑒 −4𝑥 et 𝑓 ′′ (𝑥) > 0 ⇔ 𝑥 >
4
. Donc 𝑓 change de concavité en 𝑥 = 4.
1
𝑓 ′′ (𝑥) < 0 ⇔ 𝑥 <
{ 4
1 1 5
∴ La courbe (C) admet un unique point d’inflexion; c’est le point 𝐴 (4 ; 2 𝑒 −1 + 4).

Partie B :
𝑥 1 ′ 𝑥 1 5 ′
1. ∀𝑥 ∈ [0; 2], 𝐹 ′ (𝑥) = (− 4 − 8) 𝑒 −4𝑥 + (− 4 − 8) (𝑒 −4𝑥 )′ + (4 𝑥)
1 𝑥 1 5 1 1 5 1 5
= − 4 𝑒 −4𝑥 + (− 4 − 8) (−4𝑒 −4𝑥 ) + 4 = (− 4 + 𝑥 + 2) 𝑒 −4𝑥 + 4 = (𝑥 + 4) 𝑒 −4𝑥 + 4 = 𝑓(𝑥).

∴ La fonction 𝐹 est une primitive de 𝑓 sur [0; 2].

2. L’aire du vantail de droite est:

2
𝒜= 0
f ( x)dx − 2  0, 05 = F (2) − F (0) − 0,1

 2 1  5   0 1  5 
=   − −  e −8 +  2  −   − −  e0 +  0  − 0,1
 4 8  4   4 8  4 
5 5 1 5 101
= − e−8 + + − 0,1 = − e−8 +  2,52 m2
8 2 8 8 40

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Partie C :
1. Les bords gauches des planches sont situés tous les 0,12 + 0,05 = 0,17 m;
donc le bord gauche de la planche numéro 𝑘 est situé à l’abscisse 0,17 × 𝑘.
L’ordonnée du point d’abscisse 0,17𝑘 sur la courbe est 𝑓(0,17𝑘) ;
mais comme chaque planche est située à une hauteur de 0,05 m du sol, alors la
longueur de la planche numéro 𝑘 est donc de 𝑓(0,17𝑘) − 0,05 en mètres.
Or la largeur de chaque planche est 0,12 m. Ainsi l’aire 𝐴(𝑘) de la planche 𝑘 est
égale à sa hauteur × sa largeur.
∴ 𝐴(𝑘) = (𝑓(0,17𝑘) − 0,05) × 0,12 cqfd

2. Soit 𝑛 le nombre de planches nécessaires pour réaliser le vantail. Il faut alors trouver la plus grande valeur de l’entier 𝑛
vérifiant la condition suivante:
𝑛 × 0,12 + (𝑛 − 1) × 0,05 < 2 ⇔ 𝑛 × 0,17 − 0,05 < 2
⇔ 𝑛 × 0,17 < 2,05
⇔ 𝑛 × 0,17 < 2,05
205
⇔ 𝑛< 17
= 12,0588 …

∴ Il faut donc 12 planches pour réaliser le vantail.

3. On a: S = A(0) + A(1) + A(2) + ... + A(11) où 𝐴(𝑘) = (𝑓(0,17𝑘) − 0,05) × 0,12 .

Donc S = 0,12 ( f (0,17  0) + f (0,17 1) + f (0,17  2) + ... + f (0,17 11) − 12  0, 05 )
= 0,12 (15,8591 − 12  0, 05)
= 1,8311 m2

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