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UTME / JAMB 2021
Binary Operations
Solution
If the binary operation \(\ast\) is defined by m \(\ast\) n = mn + m + n for any real number m and n, find the identity of the elements under this operation
A
e = 1
B
e = -1
C
e = -2
D
e = 0
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Identity(e) : a \(\ast\) e = a
m \(\ast\) e = m...(i)
m \(\ast\) e = me + m + e
Because m \(\ast\) e = m
: m = me + m + e
m - m = e(m + 1)
e = \(\frac{0}{m + 1}\)
e = 0
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60728)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2021
Mensuration
Solution
The ratio of the length of two similar rectangular blocks is 2 : 3. If the volume of the larger block is 351cm\(^3\), then the volume of the other block is?
A
234.00 cm3
B
526.50 cm3
C
166.00 cm3
D
687cm3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let x represent total vol. 2 : 3 = 2 + 3 = 5
\(\frac{3}{5}\)x = 351
x = \(\frac{351 \times 5}{3}\)
= 585
Volume of smaller block = \(\frac{2}{5}\) x 585
= 234.00cm\(^3\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60664)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2021
Mensuration
Solution
Find the length of a side of a rhombus whose diagonals are 6cm and 8cm
A
8cm
B
5cm
C
4cm
D
3cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The diagonal of a rhombus is a line segment that joins any two non-adjacent vertices.
A rhombus has two diagonals that bisect each other at right angles.
i.e this splits 6cm into 3cm each AND 8cm to 4cm
Using Hyp\(^2\) = adj\(^2\) + opp\(^2\)
Hyp\(^2\) = 3\(^2\) + 4\(^2\)
Hyp\(^2\) = 25
Hyp = 5
∴ Length (L) is 5cm because a rhombus is a quadrilateral with 4 equal lengths
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60690)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2021
Lengths and Perimeters
Diagram
Solution
A trapezium has two parallel sides of lengths 5cm and 9cm. If the area is 91cm\(^2\), find the distance between the parallel sides
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
13 cm
B
4 cm
C
6 cm
D
7 cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Area of Trapezium = 1/2(sum of parallel sides) * h
91 = \(\frac{1}{2}\) (5 + 9)h
cross multiply
91 = 7h
h = \(\frac{91}{7}\)
h = 13cm
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60629)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2021
Lengths and Perimeters
Solution
The angle of a sector of a circle, radius 10.5cm, is 48°, Calculate the perimeter of the sector
A
8.8cm
B
25.4cm
C
25.6cm
D
29.8cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Length of Arc AB = \(\frac{\theta}{360}\) 2\(\pi\)r
= \(\frac{48}{360}\) x 2\(\frac{22}{7}\) x \(\frac{21}{2}\)
= \(\frac{4 \times 22 \times \times 3}{30}\) \(\frac{88}{10}\) = 8.8cm
Perimeter = 8.8 + 2r
= 8.8 + 2(10.5)
= 8.8 + 21
= 29.8cm
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60682)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2021
Volumes of Solids
Solution
A cylinder pipe, made of metal is 3cm thick.If the internal radius of the pipe is 10cm.Find the volume of metal used in making 3m of the pipe.
A
153\(\pi\)cm3
B
207\(\pi\)cm3
C
15 300\(\pi\)cm3
D
20 700\(\pi\)cm3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Volume of a cylinder = \pir\(^2\)h
First convert 3m to cm by multiplying by 100
Volume of External cylinder = \(\pi \times 13^2 \times 300\)
Volume of Internal cylinder = \(\pi \times 10^2 \times 300\)
Hence; Volume of External cylinder - Volume of Internal cylinder
Total volume (v) = \(\pi (169 - 100) \times 300\)
V = \(\pi \times 69 \times 300\)
V = 20700\picm\(^3\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60696)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2021
Triangles and Polygons
Solution
Each of the interior angles of a regular polygon is 140°. How many sides has the polygon?
A
9
B
8
C
7
D
5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Each interior angle = \(\frac{(n - 2)180}{n}\)
140 = \(\frac{(n - 2)180}{n}\)
Cross multiply:
140n = 180n - 360
40n = 360
n = 9 sides ( A Nonagon)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60692)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2021
Triangles and Polygons
Solution
The angles of a quadrilateral are 5x-30, 4x+60, 60-x and 3x+61.find the smallest of these angles
A
5x - 30
B
4x + 60
C
60 - x
D
3x + 61
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Sum of all 4 angles of a quadrilateral = 360^\circ
(5x-30) + (3x + 61) + (60-x) + (4x+ 60) = 360^\circ
11x + 151 = 360^\circ
11x = 360 - 151 = 209
x = 209/11 = 19^\circ
Each angles is :
5x - 30 = 65^\circ
4x+ 60 = 136^\circ
60 - x =41^\circ
3x + 61 = 118^\circ
Smallest of these angles is 41^\circ
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60721)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2021
Coordinate Geometry
Solution
find the value of p if the line which passes through (-1, -p) and (-2,2) is parallel to the line 2y+8x-17=0?
A
\(\frac{-2}{7}\)
B
\(\frac{7}{6}\)
C
\(\frac{-6}{7}\)
D
2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Line: 2y+8x-17=0
recall y = mx + c
2y = -8x + 17
y = -4x + \(\frac{17}{2}\)
Slope m\(_1\) = 4
parallel lines: m\(_1\). m\(_2\) = -4
where Slope ( -4) = \(\frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}\) at points (-1, -p) and (-2,2)
-4( \(x_2 - x_1\) ) = \(y_2 - y_1\)
-4 ( -2 - -1) = 2 - -p
p = 4 - 2 = 2
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60630)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2021
Coordinate Geometry
Solution
The locus of a point which moves so that it is equidistant from two intersecting straight lines is the?
A
perpendicular bisector of the two lines
B
angle bisector of the two lines
C
bisector of the two lines
D
line parallel to the two lines
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The required locus is angle bisector of the two lines
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60698)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2021
Bearings and Distances
Solution
X is due east point of y on a coast. Z is another point on the coast but 6.0km due south of Y. If the distance ZX is 12km, calculate the bearing of Z from X
A
240°
B
150°
C
60°
D
270°
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Sin\theta = \(\frac{6}{12}\)
Sin\theta = \(\frac{1}{2}\)
\theta = Sin\(^0.5\)
\theta = 30^\circ
Bearing of Z from X, (270 - 30)^\circ = 240^\circ
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60735)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2021
Differentiation
Solution
Find the derivative of the function y = 2x\(^2\)(2x - 1) at the point x = -1?
A
18
B
16
C
-4
D
-6
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
y = 2x\(^2\)(2x - 1)
y = 4x\(^3\) - 2x\(^2\)
dy/dx = 12x\(^2\) - 4x
at x = -1
dy/dx = 12(-1)\(^2\) - 4(-1)
= 12 + 4
= 16
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60666)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2021
Statistics
Solution
The mean of ten positive numbers is 16. When another number is added, the mean becomes 18. Find the eleventh number
A
3
B
16
C
38
D
30
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Mean of 10 numbers = 16
The total sum of numbers = 16 x 10 = 160
Mean of 11 numbers = 18
Total sum of numbers = 11 x 18
= 198
The 11th no. = 198 - 160
= 38
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60701)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2021
Representation of Data
Solution
4, 16, 30, 20, 10, 14 and 26 are represented on a pie chart. Find the sum of the angles of the bisectors representing all numbers equals to or greater than 16
A
48o
B
84o
C
92o
D
276o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given that 4, 16, 30, 20, 10, 14 and 26
Adding up = 120
nos \(\geq\) 16 are 16 + 30 + 20 + 26 = 92
The requires sum of angles = \(\frac{92}{120}\) x \(\frac{360^o}{1}\)
= 276o
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60699)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2021
Probability
Solution
Find the probability that a number selected at random from 41 to 56 is a multiple of 9
A
\(\frac{1}{8}\)
B
\(\frac{2}{15}\)
C
\(\frac{3}{16}\)
D
\(\frac{7}{8}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given from 41 to 56
41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56
The nos multiple of 9 are: 45, 54
P(multiple of 9) = \(\frac{2}{16}\)
= \(\frac{1}{8}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60704)