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UTME / JAMB 2018
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Find the values of x for which
\(\frac {x+2}{4}\) - \(\frac{2x - 3}{3}\) < 4
A
x < 8
B
x > -6
C
x < 4
D
x > -3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac {x+2}{4}\) - \(\frac{2x - 3}{3} < 4\)
\(\frac{3(x + 2) - 4(2x - 3)}{12} < 4\)
\(3x + 6 - 8x + 12 < 48 \)
\(18 - 5x < 48 \implies -5x < 30\)
\(\therefore x > -6\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46975)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Diagram
Solution
The pie chart shows the monthly expenditure of a public servant. The monthly expenditure on housing is twice that of school fees. How much does the worker spend on housing if his monthly income is N7200?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
1000
B
2000
C
3000
D
4000
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let the angle for school fees = x^\circ
Then Housing = 2x^\circ
120^\circ + 90^\circ + x^\circ + 2x^\circ = 360^\circ
3x^\circ = 150^\circ \(\implies\) x^\circ = 50^\circ.
Amount spent on housing = \(\frac{100}{360} \times 7200\)
= N2000.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46978)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
A trader realises 10x - x\(^2\) Naira profit from the sale of x bags of corn. How many bags will give him the maximum profit?
A
7
B
6
C
5
D
4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Profit (P) = 10\(_x\) − \(_x\)2
Maximum profit can be achieved when the differential of profit with respect to number of bags(x) is 0
i.e. \(\frac{dp}{dx}\) = 0
\(\frac{dp}{dx}\) = 10 - 2x = 0
10 = 2x
Then x = \(\frac{10}{2}\) = 5
Answer is C
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46980)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Number Bases & Modular Arithmetic
Solution
If y = 23\(_{five}\) + 101\(_{three}\) , find y, leaving your answer in base two
A
1110
B
10111
C
11101
D
111100
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
y = 23\(_{five}\) + 101\(_{three}\)
23\(_{five}\) = \(2 \times 5^1 + 3 \times 5^0\)
= 13\(_{ten}\)
101\(_{three}\) = \(1 \times 3^2 + 0 \times 3^1 + 1 \times 3^0\)
= 10\(_{ten}\)
y\(_{ten}\) = 13\(_{ten}\) + 10\(_{ten}\)
= 23\(_{ten}\)
= 10111\(_{two}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46982)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
Find the value of x in the diagram
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
10°
B
28°
C
36°
D
40°
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The diagram shows angles at a point, the total angle at a point is 360
x - 10 + 4x - 50 + 2x + 3x + 20 = 360
10x - 40 = 360
10x = 360 + 40
10x = 400
x = \(\frac{400}{10}\)
x = 40
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46983)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Solve for t in the equation \(\frac{3}{4}\)t + \(\frac{1}{3}\)(21 - t) = 11
A
\(\frac{9}{13}\)
B
\(\frac{7}{13}\)
C
5
D
9\(\frac{3}{5}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{3}{4}\) t + \(\frac{1}{3}\) (21 - t) = 11
Multiply through by the LCM of 4 and 3 which is 12
12 x(\(\frac{3}{4}\) t) + 12 x (\(\frac{1}{3}\) (21 - t)) = (11 x 12)
9t + 4(21 - t) = 132
9t + 84 - 4t = 132
5t + 84 = 132
5t = 132 - 84 = 48
t = \(\frac{48}{5}\)
t = 9 \(\frac{3}{5}\)
Answer is D
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46984)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
A school girl spends \(\frac{1}{4}\) of her pocket money on books and \(\frac{1}{3}\) on dress. What fraction remains?
A
\(\frac{5}{6}\)
B
\(\frac{7}{12}\)
C
\(\frac{5}{12}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{6}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
let the girls' initial pocket money be whole(1)
\(\frac{1}{4}\) of 1 = books, \(\frac{1}{3}\) of 1 = dress
fraction of her money left = 1 - \(\frac{1}{4}\) - \(\frac{1}{3}\)
= \(\frac{5}{12}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46985)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Algebraic Expressions, Polynomials & Factorisation
If \(\frac{x}{a + 1}\) + \(\frac{y}{b}\) = 1. Make y the subject of the relation.
A
\(\frac{b(a + 1 - x)}{a + 1}\)
B
\(\frac{a + 1}{b(a - x + 1)}\)
C
\(\frac{a(b - x + 1)}{b + 1}\)
D
\(\frac{b}{a(b - x + 1)}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46987)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
Calculate the total surface area of a cupboard which measures 12cm by 10cm by 8cm
A
1920cm\(^2\)
B
592cm\(^2\)
C
296cm\(^2\)
D
148cm\(^2\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total surface area of a cupboard is given by the equation A = 2(lb + bh + lh) L = 12, b = 10, h = 8
A = 2((12 x 10) + (10 x 8) + (12 x 8))
A = 2(120 + 80 + 96)
A = 2 x 296
A = 592cm\(^2\)
Answer is B
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46988)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
Convert 0.04945 to two significant figures
A
0.040
B
0.049
C
0.050
D
0.49
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
0.04945 to 2s.f is 0.049
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46989)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
The probabilities that John and James pass an examination are \(\frac {3}{4}\)and \(\frac {3}{5}\) respectively. Find the probability of both boys failing the examination.
A
\(\frac {1}{10}\)
B
\(\frac {2}{10}\)
C
\(\frac {9}{20}\)
D
\(\frac {11}{20}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
To find the probability of both John and James failing the examination:
Probabilities of failing:
\(P(\text{John fails}) = 1 - P(\text{John passes}) = 1 - \frac{3}{4} = \frac{1}{4}\)
\(P(\text{James fails}) = 1 - P(\text{James passes}) = 1 - \frac{3}{5} = \frac{2}{5}\)
Probability of both failing:
\(P(\text{Both fail}) = P(\text{John fails}) \times P(\text{James fails}) = \frac{1}{4} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{2}{20} = \frac{1}{10}\)
Thus, the probability of both boys failing the examination is:
\(\frac{1}{10}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46991)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
An arc of a circle of radius 14cm subtends angle 300^\circ at the centre. Find the perimeter of the sector formed by the arc (take \pi = \(\frac{22}{7}\))
A
14.67cm
B
73.33 cm
C
101.33cm
D
513.33cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Length of the arc = \(\frac{\theta}{360} \times 2\pi r\)
= \(\frac{300}{360} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 14\)
= \(\frac{220}{3}\)
= 73.33 cm
Perimeter of the sector = Length of the arc + 2r
= 73.33 + 2(14)
= 101.33 cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46993)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Simplify
\(\frac {25^{\frac{2}{3}} \div 25^{\frac{1}{6}}} {(\frac{1}{5})^{\frac{7}{6}} \div (\frac{1}{5})^{\frac{1}{6}}}\)
A
25
B
1
C
\(\frac{1}{5}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{25}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac {25^{\frac{2}{3}} \div 25^{\frac{1}{6}}} {(\frac{1}{5})^{\frac{7}{6}} \div (\frac{1}{5})^{\frac{1}{6}}}\)
= \(\frac{25^{\frac{2}{3} - \frac{1}{6}}}{(\frac{1}{5})^{\frac{7}{6} - \frac{1}{6}}}\)
= \(\frac{25^{\frac{1}{2}}}{(\frac{1}{5})}\)
= \(5 \div \frac{1}{5}\)
= 25
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46994)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Algebraic Expressions, Polynomials & Factorisation
Diagram
Solution
Make T the subject of the relation.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
T = \(\frac{R + P3}{15Q}\)
B
T = \(\frac{R - 15P^3}{Q}\)
C
T =R - \(\frac{15P^3}{Q}\)
D
T = \(\frac{15R + Q}{P^3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
P = (\(\frac{Q( R - T )}{ 15})^\frac{1}{3}\)
take cube of both sides
\(P^3 =\frac{Q( R - T)}{ 15}\)
cross multiply
\(15P^3 = Q( R - T)\)
\(\frac{15P^3}{Q}\) = R - T
T = R - \(\frac{15P^3}{Q}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46995)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
What is the place value of 9 in the number 3.0492?
A
\(\frac{9}{10000}\)
B
\(\frac{9}{1000}\)
C
\(\frac{9}{100}\)
D
\(\frac{9}{10}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46996)