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UTME / JAMB 2020
Coordinate Geometry
Solution
Find the equation of the line through the points (5, 7) parallel to the line 7x + 5y = 12.
A
5x + 7y = 120
B
7x + 5y = 70
C
x + y = 7
D
15x + 17y = 90
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Equation through (5,7) parallel to the line
7x + 5y = 12
5y = 7x + 12
y = \(\frac{-7x}{5} + \frac{12}{5}\)
Gradient = \(\frac{-7}{5}\)
Required equation = \(\frac{y - 7}{x - 5} = \frac{-7}{5}\)
i.e. 5y - 35 = -7x + 35
5y + 7x = 70
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56804)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2020
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
If N225.00 yields N27.00 in x years simple interest at the rate of 4% per annum, find x.
A
3
B
4
C
12
D
17
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Principal = N225.00, interest = N27.00
Year = x, Rate = 4%
1 = \(\frac{PRT}{100}\)
27 = \(\frac{225 \times 4 \times x}{100}\) = 2700 = 900T
T = \(\frac{2700}{900}\)
= 3 years
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56825)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2020
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Calculate the standard deviation of the following data: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
A
2
B
4
C
12
D
17
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x
x - x
(x - x)\(^2\)
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
9
4
1
1
0
4
9
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28
S.D = \(\frac{\sqrt\sum (x - x)^2}{N} = \frac{\sum d^2}{N} = \frac{\sqrt{28}}{7}\)
= \(\sqrt{4}\)
= 2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56826)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2020
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
A number is selected at random between 20 and 30, both numbers inclusive. Find the probability that the number is a prime.
A
\(\frac{2}{11}\)
B
\(\frac{5}{11}\)
C
\(\frac{6}{11}\)
D
\(\frac{8}{11}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Possible outcomes are 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30. Prime numbers have only two factors, itself and 1. The prime numbers among the group are 23, 29.
The probability of choosing a prime number
= \(\frac{\text{Number of Prime}}{\text{No. of Total Possible Outcome}}\)
= \(\frac{2}{11}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56827)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2020
Coordinate Geometry
Diagram
Solution
The equation of the line in the graph is
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
3y = 3x + 12
B
3y = 3x + 12
C
3y = -4x + 12
D
3y = -4x + 9
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Gradient of line = \(\frac{\text{Change in y}}{\text{Change in x}}\) = \(\frac{y_2 - Y}{x_2 - x}\)
y\(_2\) = 0\(_1\)
Y\(_1\) = 4
x\(_2\) = 3 and x\(_1\) = 0
\(\frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} = \frac{0 - 4}{3 - 0} = \frac{-4}{3}\)
Equation of straight line y = mx + c
Where m = gradient and c = y
intercept = 4
y = -\(\frac{4}{3}\)x + 4 multiply through by 3
3y = -4x + 12
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56829)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2020
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Express the product of 0.0014 and 0.011 in standard form
A
1.54 x 10\(^{-2}\)
B
1.54 x 10\(^{-3}\)
C
1.54 x 10\(^{-2}\)
D
1.54 x 10\(^{-5}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
0.0014 = 1.4 \times 10\(^{-3}\)
0.011 = 1.1 \times 10\(^{-2}\)
Product = (1.4 \times 1.1) \times 10\(^{-3}\) \times 10\(^{-2}\) = 1.54 \times 10\(^{-5}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56830)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2020
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
A school boy lying on the ground 30m away from the foot of a water tank towel observes that the angle of elevation of the top of the tank is 60\(^o\). Calculate the height of the tank.
A
60\(\sqrt{3m}\)
B
30\(\sqrt{3m}\)
C
20\(\sqrt{3m}\)
D
10\(\sqrt{3m}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
h = 30 tan 60
= 30\(\sqrt{3}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56831)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2020
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
Find the simple interest rate percent annum at which N1000 accumulates to N1240 in 3 years.
A
6%
B
8%
C
10%
D
12%
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
I = \(\frac{PRT}{100}\) = 1 = 1240 - 1000 = 240
R = \(\frac{240 \times 100}{100 \times 3}\) = 8%
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56834)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2020
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Diagram
Solution
The pie chart shows the income of a civil servant in month. If his monthly income is N6,000. Find his monthly basic salary.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
N2,050
B
N2600
C
N3,100
D
N3,450
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
360\(^o\) - (60\(^o\) + 60\(^o\) + 67 + 50 = 237\(^o\))
360\(^o\) - 237 = 123\(^o\)
B. Salary = \(\frac{123}{360} X \frac{N6000}{1}\)
= N2,050
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56836)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2020
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
If x is positive real number, find the range of values for which \(\frac{1}{3x}\) + \(\frac{1}{2}\) > \(\frac{1}{4x}\)
A
x > -\(\frac{1}{6}\)
B
x > 0
C
0 < x < 6
D
0 < x <\(\frac{1}{6}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{1}{3x}\) + \(\frac{1}{2}\)x = \(\frac{2 + 3x}{6x}\) > \(\frac{1}{4x}\)
= 4(2 + 3x) > 6x = 12x\(^2\) - 2x = 0
= 2x(6x - 1) > 0 = x(6x - 1) > 0
Case 1 (-, -) = x < 0, 6x - 1 > 0
= x < 0, x < \(\frac{1}{6}\) (solution)
Case 2 (+, +) = x > 0, 6x - 1 > 0 = x > 0
x > \(\frac{1}{6}\)
Combining solutions in cases (1) and (2)
= x > 0, x < \(\frac{1}{6}\) = 0 < x < \(\frac{1}{6}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56838)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2020
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Find the value of x if \(\frac{\sqrt{2}}{x + \sqrt{2}}\) = \(\frac{1}{x - \sqrt{2}}\)
A
3\(\sqrt{2}\) + 4
B
3\(\sqrt{2}\) - 4
C
3 - 2\(\sqrt{2}\)
D
4 + 2\(\sqrt{2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{\sqrt{2}}{x + 2}\) = x - \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\)
x\(\sqrt{2}\) (x - \(\sqrt{2}\)) = x + \(\sqrt{2}\) (cross multiply)
x\(\sqrt{2}\) - 2 = x + \(\sqrt{2}\)
= x\(\sqrt{2}\) - x
= 2 + \(\sqrt{2}\)
x (\(\sqrt{2}\) - 1) = 2 + \(\sqrt{2}\)
= \(\frac{2 + \sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{2} - 1} \times \frac{\sqrt{2} + 1}{\sqrt{2} + 1}\)
x = \(\frac{2 \sqrt{2} + 2 + 2 + \sqrt{2}}{2 - 1}\)
= 3\(\sqrt{2}\) + 4
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56842)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2020
Binary Operations, Matrices & Determinants
Solution
A binary operation x is defined by a x b = a\(^b\). If a x 2 = 2 - a, find the possible values of a?
A
1, -2
B
2, -1
C
2, -2
D
1, -1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
a = b = a\(^2\)
a + 2 = a\(^2\).....(i)
a + 2 = 2 - a..............(ii)
a\(^2\) = 2 - a
a\(^2\)+ a - 2 = a\(^2\) + a - 2 = 0
= (a + 2)(a - 1) = 0
a = 1 or - 2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56847)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2020
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
The chord ST of a circle is equal to the radius r of the circle. Find the length of arc ST
A
\(\frac{\pi r}{3}\)
B
\(\frac{\pi r}{2}\)
C
\(\frac{\pi r}{12}\)
D
\(\frac{\pi r}{6}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{ \frac{r}{2}}{r}\) Sin \(\theta\) = \(\frac{1}{2}\)
\(\theta\) = sin\(^{-1}\) (\(\frac{1}{2}\)) = 30\(^o\) = 60\(^o\)
Length of arc (minor)
ST = \(\frac{\theta}{360}\) x 2\(\pi r\)
\(\frac{60}{360} \times 2 \pi \times r = \frac{\pi}{3}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56848)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2020
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
A sector of circle of radius 7.2cm which substends an angle of 300\(^o\) at the centre is used to form a cone. What s the radius of the base of the cone?
A
8cm
B
9cm
C
6cm
D
7cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
r = radius of the cone's base, R = radius of the circle
r = \(\frac{R \theta}{360}\) = \(\frac{7.2 \times 300}{360}\) = 6cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56849)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2020
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
A cylindrical tank has a capacity of 3080m\(^3\). What is the depth of the tank if the diameter of its base is 14m?
A
25m
B
23m
C
22m
D
20m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
V = 2080cm\(^3\), h = ?
r = 7cm
V = V\(\pi r^2h\)
h = \(\frac{V}{\pi r^2} = \frac{3080}{\frac{22}{7} \times 49}\)
\(\frac{3080}{54}\) = 20cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56857)