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UTME / JAMB 2023
Representation of Data
Diagram
Solution
The graph above depicts the performance ratings of two sports teams A and B in five different seasons
In the last five seasons, what was the difference in the average performance ratings between Team B and Team A?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
1.2
B
6.4
C
4.6
D
1.8
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Average performance rating of Team B = \(\frac{7+9+1+9+6}{5} = \frac{32}{5}\) = 6.4
Average performance rating of Team A = \(\frac{5+3+6+10+2}{5} = \frac{26}{5}\) = 5.2
∴ The difference in the average performance ratings between Team B and Team A = 6.4 - 5.2 = 1.2
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67371)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Representation of Data
Diagram
Solution
Study the given histogram above and answer the question that follows.
What is the total number of students that scored at most 50 marks?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
380
B
340
C
360
D
240
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total number of students that scored at most 50 marks = 100 + 80 + 60 + 40 + 80 = 360
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67393)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Permutation and Combination
Solution
How many different 8 letter words are possible using the letters of the word SYLLABUS?
A
(8 - 1)!
B
\(\frac{8!}{2!}\)
C
\(\frac{8!}{2! 2!}\)
D
8!
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
SYLLABUS has 8 letters, 2S's and 2L's
\(\frac{8!}{2! 2!}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67243)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Permutation and Combination
Solution
A committee of 5 people is to be chosen from a group of 6 men and 4 women. How many committees are possible if there is to be a majority of women?
A
60
B
15
C
66
D
4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
If the majority are women implies that:
3 Women and 2 Men Or 4 Women and 1 Man
= \(^4C_3 \times^6C_2+^4C_4\times^6C_1\)
= \(4 \times 15 + 1 \times 6\)
= 60 + 6 = 66
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67269)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Probability
Solution
A coin is thrown 3 times. What is the probability that atleast one head is obtained?
A
\(\frac {7}{8}\)
B
\(\frac {3}{8}\)
C
None the above
D
\(\frac {1}{8}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Sample space = {HHH, HHT, HTH, THH, TTH, THT, HTT, TTT}
Total number of possible outcomes = 2 x 2 x 2 = 8
favourable number of outcomes = 7
∴Pr(at least one head) = \(\frac {7}{8}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67272)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Probability
Solution
A bag contains 8 red balls and some white balls. If the probability of drawing a white ball is half of the probability of drawing a red ball then find the probability of drawing a red ball and a white ball if the balls are drawn without replacement.
A
\(\frac {1}{3}\)
B
\(\frac {2}{9}\)
C
\(\frac {2}{3}\)
D
\(\frac {8}{33}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let the number of white balls be n
The number of red balls = 8
Now, the probability of drawing a white ball = \(\frac {n}{n + 8}\)
The probability of drawing a red ball = \(\frac {8}{n + 8}\)
Since Pr(White ball) = \(\frac{1}{2}\) x Pr(Red ball)
\(\therefore \frac {n}{n + 8} = \frac {1}{2}\times \frac {8}{n + 8}\)
= \(\frac {n}{n + 8} = \frac {4}{n + 8}\)
\(\therefore n = 4\)
Number of white balls = 4
The possible number of outcomes = n + 8 = 4 + 8 = 12
Pr(Red ball and White ball) = Pr(Red ball) x Pr(White ball)
Pr(Red ball) = \(\frac {8}{12}\)
Pr(Red ball) = \(\frac {4}{11}\)
Pr(Red ball and white ball) = \(\frac {8}{12} \times \frac {4}{11}\)
\(\therefore\)Pr(Red ball and white ball) = \(\frac {8}{33}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67284)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Probability
Solution
Two dice are tossed. What is the probability that the total score is a prime number.
A
\(\frac{5}{12}\)
B
\(\frac{5}{9}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{6}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total possible outcome = 6 x 6 = 36
Required outcome = 15
∴ Pr(E) = \(\frac{15}{36} = \frac{5}{12}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67378)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Application of Integration
Solution
Determine the area of the region bounded by y = \(2x^2\) + 10 and Y = \(4x + 16\).
A
18
B
\(\frac {-10}{3}\)
C
\(\frac {44}{3}\)
D
\(\frac {64}{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
To find the point of intersection, equate the two equations
⇒ 2x\(^2\) + 10 = 4x + 16
⇒ 2x\(^2\) + 10 - 4x - 16 = 0
⇒ 2x\(^2\) - 4x - 6 = 0
Factorize
⇒ 2(x + 1)(x - 3) = 0
∴ x = -1 or 3
The curves will intersect at -1 and 3
Area = \(\int^b_a\) [upper function] - [lower function] dx
= \(\int^3_1 4x + 16 - (2x^2 + 10) dx\)
= \(\int^3_1 -2x^2 + 4x + 6dx\)
= \((\frac {-2x^3}{3} + 2x^2 + 6x)^3_1\)
= \((\frac {-2(3)^3}{3} + 2(3)^2 + 6(3)) - (\frac {-2(-1)^3}{3} + 2(-1)^2 + 6(-1))\)
= 18 - \((\frac {10}{3})\)
= 18 + \(\frac {10}{3}\)
= \(\frac {64}{3}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67277)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Light & Geometrical Optics
Solution
The near point of a patient's eye is 50.0 cm. What power (in diopters) must a corrective lens have to enable the eye to see clearly an object 25.0 cm away?
A
2 diopters
B
2.5 diopters
C
0.5 diopters
D
3 diopters
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The patient cannot see clearly an object closer than 50 cm
Therefore, the patient needs a lens that would enable him see clearly, objects placed 25 cm from the lens
So, we take the object to a distance of 25 cm from the lens so that the image forms at 50 cm in front of the lens
u=25cm ;v=-50cm (virtual image); p=
\(\frac{1}{f}\)=\(\frac{1}{u}\) + \(\frac{1}{v}\)
⇒\(\frac{1}{f}\) =\(\frac{1}{50}\)
⇒\(\frac{1}{f}\) = \(\frac{1}{25}\)-\(\frac{1}{50}\)
⇒\(\frac{1}{f}\) = f = 50cm =0.5m
⇒\(\frac{1}{f}\) = \(\frac{2-1}{50}\)
p = \(\frac{1}{f}\)
p = \(\frac{1}{0.5}\)
p = 2 diopters
; The patient needs a converging lens with a power of 2 diopters
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67977)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Motion Force Circular Motion
Solution
The branch of physics that deals with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them is called:
A
Electromagnetism
B
Thermodynamics
C
Mechanics
D
Quantum mechanics
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Mechanics is the branch of physics that deals with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them. It is the foundation of all other branches of physics, and it is used to study everything from the motion of planets to the motion of electrons.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #68566)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Work, Energy and Power
Solution
How much net work is required to accelerate a 1200 kg car from 10\(ms^{-1}\) to 15\(ms^{-1}\)
A
1.95×\(10^5 j\)
B
1.35×\(10^4 j\)
C
7.5×\(10^4 j\)
D
6.0×\(10^4 j\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
m=1200kg, \(V_1\)= \(10ms^{-1}\) \(V_2\) = \(15ms^{-1}\), w= ?
work=►K.E = \( K.E_2\) = \(K.E_2\) - \(K.E_1\)
⇒work= \(\frac{1}{2}{mv^2_2}-\frac{1}{2}{mv^2_1}\)
⇒work= \(\frac{1}{2}m({v^2_2}-{v^2_1}\))
⇒work= \(\frac{1}{2}\times 1200\times (15^2-10^2)\)
⇒work = 600 \times (225 -100)
⇒work= 600 \times 125
⇒work= 7.5\times\(10^4 j\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67686)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Work, Energy and Power
Solution
How much work is done against the gravitational force on a 3.0 kg object when it is carried from the ground floor to the roof of a building, a vertical climb of 240 m?
A
7.2 kJ
B
4.6 kJ
C
6.8 kJ
D
8.4 kJ
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The work done against the gravitational force is calculated using the formula W = mgh, where m is the mass of the object, g is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately \(9.8 ms^2\) on Earth), and h is the height. Substituting the given values, we get W = 3.0 kg * \(9.8 m/s^2\) * 240 m = 7.2 kJ. Therefore, the correct answer is '7.2 kJ'.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #68116)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Simple Machine
Diagram
Solution
A 200 kg load is raised using a 110 m long lever as shown in the diagram above. The load is 10m from the pivot P. If the efficiency of the the lever is 80%, find the effort E required to lift the load.
[Take g = 10ms-2]
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
250
B
300
C
450
D
200
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
ε= 80%, L=200\times 10 = 2000N, \(d_L\)=10m
\(d_E\)= 110-10 = 100m, E=?
ε = \(\frac{work done on the load}{work done by the effort}\) \times 100%
⇒ work done on load = 2000 \times10 =20,000 j
⇒ work done by effort = E \times 100 = 100E
⇒ 80 = \(\frac{20,000}{100E}\) \times 100%
⇒ 80 = \(\frac{20,000}{E}\)
⇒ E = \(\frac{20,000}{80}\)
⇒ E = 250N
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67830)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Linear Motion & Kinematics
Solution
A lorry accelerates uniformly in a straight line with acceleration of \(4ms^-2\) and covers a distance of 250 m in a time interval of 10 s. How far will it travel in the next 10 s?
A
650
B
900
C
800
D
250
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
We first find the lorry's initial velocity
a = \(4ms^-2\), s= 250m, t= 10, u=?
⇒ ut + \(\frac{1}{2}\times4\times(10^2)
⇒250= 10u + 200
⇒ 250-200 = 10u
⇒ 50 = 10u
⇒U =\frac{50}{10}\) = \(5ms^-1\)
For the next 10s, we set t=20s
= s = (5 \times 20) + \(\frac{1}{2}\times4\times{20^2}\)
= s = 100 + 800
⇒ 900 m
;Distance covered:900-250 =650m
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67375)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Equilibrium of Forces
Diagram
Solution
Find the tension in the two cords shown in the figure above. Neglect the mass of the cords, and assume that the angle is 38° and the mass m is 220 kg
[Take g = 9.8 ms-2]
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
\(T_1\) = 2864 N, \(T_2\)= 3612 N
B
\(T_1\)= 3612 N, \(T_2\) = 2864 N
C
\(T_1\)= 3502 N, \(T_2\)= 2760 N
D
\(T_1\) = 2760 N, \(T_2\) = 3502 N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
W = mg = 220 x 9.8 = 2156 N
⇒Sin 38º = \(\frac{2156}{T_1}\)
⇒ \(T_1\) = \(\frac{2156}{Sin 38}\)
⇒ \(T_1\) = 3502 N
Cos 38º = \(\frac{T_2}{T_1}\)
⇒ \(T_2\) = 3502 x Cos 38º
⇒ \(T_2\) = 2760 N
; \(T_1\) = 3502 N, \(T_2\) = 2760 N.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67267)