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UTME / JAMB 2018
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the figure below, /MX/ = 8cm, /XN/ = 12cm, /NZ/ = 4cm and ∠ XMN = ∠ XZY. Calculate /YM/
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
32cm
B
24 cm
C
16 cm
D
12 cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the figure,
∠ XMN = ∠ XZY
Angle X is common
So, ∠ XNM = ∠ XYZ
Then from the angle relationship
\(\frac{XM}{XZ}\) = \(\frac{XN}{XY}\) = \(\frac{MN}{ZY}\)
XM = 8, XZ = 12 + 4 = 16,
XN = 12, XY = 8 + YM
\(\frac{8}{16}\) = \(\frac{12}{(8 + YM) }\)
Cross multiply
8(8 + YM) = 192
64 + 8YM = 192
8YM = 128
YM = \(\frac{128}{8}\)
= 16cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47563)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
Express 495g as a percentage of 16.5kg
A
3%
B
3 \(\frac{1}{3}\)%
C
15%
D
30%
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The two numbers must be expressed in the same unit. To convert 495g to kg, it will be divided by 1000
495g = \(\frac{495}{1000}\)
= 0.495kg
To express in percentage, 0.495 will be divided by 16.5 and then multiplied by 100
% will be added to the answer \(\frac{0.4950}{16.5}\) x 100
= 3%
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47564)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Evaluate (2\sqrt3 - 4) (2\sqrt3 + 4)
A
-4
B
-2
C
2
D
4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
2\sqrt3 - 4) ( 2\sqrt3 + 4)
= 12 + 8\sqrt3 - 8\sqrt3 – 16
= 12 – 16
= -4
The two expressions in the bracket are conjugate of each other
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47565)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Differentiation & Applications
Solution
Find the equation of the tangent at the point (2, 0) to the curve y = x\(^2\) - 2x
A
y = 2x - 4
B
y = 2x + 4
C
y = 2x - 2
D
y = 2x + 2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The gradient to the curve is found by differentiating the curve equation with respect to x
So \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) 2x - 2
The gradient of the curve is the same with that of the tangent.
At point (2, 0) \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) = 2(2) - 2
= 4 – 2 = 2
The equation of the tangent is given by (y - y1) \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) (x – x1)
At point (x1, y1) = (2, 0)
y - 0 = 2(x - 2)
y = 2x - 4
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47566)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Differentiation & Applications
Diagram
Solution
Use the quadratic equation curve to answer this questions
What is the minimum value of the graph?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
-5.3
B
0.5
C
3
D
8
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The minimum value is the lowest value of the curve on y axis which gives a value of -5.3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47568)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Evaluate log\(_2\) 8 – log\(_3\) \(\frac{1}{9}\)
A
-1 1\(\frac{1}{2}\)
B
-1
C
1
D
5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
log\(_2\) 8 – log\(_3\) \(\frac{1}{9}\)
= log \(_2\) 2\(^3\) – log\(_3\) 9\(^{-1}\)
= log\(_2\) 2\(^3\) – log\(_3\) 3\(^{-2}\)
Based on law of logarithm
= 3 log\(_2\) 2 – (-2 log\(_3\) 3)
But log\(_2\) 2 = 1,
log\(_3\) 3 = 1
So, = 3 + 2
= 5
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47571)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
Tan\theta is positive and Sin\theta is negative. In which quadrant does \theta lies
A
Second only
B
Third only
C
Fourth only
D
First and third only
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
First quadrant: Sin, Cos and Tan are all positive
Second quadrant: Sin is positive, Cos is negative and Tan is negative
Third quadrant: Tan is positive, Sin is negative and Cos is negative
Fourth quadrant: Cos is positive, Sin is negative and Tan is negative
The correct option is the third quadrant only where Tan\theta is positive and Sin\theta is negative
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47572)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Diagram
Solution
The table above shows the frequency of children age x years in a hospital
x
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
y
3
4
5
6
7
6
5
4
How many children are in the hospital
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
36
B
40
C
44
D
50
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The total number of students is ∑ f = 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 6 + 5 + 4
= 40
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47573)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Sets, Logic & Venn Diagrams
Diagram
Solution
The figure above is a Venn diagram showing the elements arranged within sets A,B,C,ε.
Use the figure to answer this question
What is n(A U B)1 ?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
2
B
3
C
4
D
7
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
A = (p, q, r, t, u, v)
B = (r, s, t, u)
A U B = Elements in both A and B = (p, q, r, s, t, u, v)
(A U B)1 = elements in the universal set E but not in (A U B)= (w, x, y, z)
n(A U B) 1 = number of the elements in (A U B)1 = 4
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47574)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
What is the loci of a distance 4cm from a given point P?
A
A straight line of length 4cm
B
a circle of radius 4cm
C
perpendicular to point P at 4cm
D
a circle of diameter 4cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Locus is the path traced at by a point which moves in accordance with a certain law. It is also the set of all possible position occupied by an object The path traced from all possible location of 4cm from a given point P form a circle of radius 4cm with centre P.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47575)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
Given that Sin (5\(_x\) − 28)\(^o\) = Cos(3\(_x\) − 50)\(^o\), o < x < 90\(^o\)
Find the value of x
A
14\(^o\)
B
21\(^o\)
C
32\(^o\)
D
39\(^o\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Sin(5x - 28) = Cos(3x - 50)………..i
But Sin\alpha = Cos(90 - \alpha)
So Sin(5x - 28) = Cos(90 - [5x - 28])
Sin(5x - 28) = Cos(90 - 5x + 28)
Sin(5x - 28) = Cos(118 - 5x)………ii
Combining i and ii
Cos(3x - 50) = Cos(118 - 5x)
3x - 50 = 118 - 5x
Collecting the like terms
3x + 5x = 118 + 50
8x = 168
x = \(\frac{168}{8}\)
x = 21\(^o\)
Answer is B
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47576)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Find the average of the first four prime numbers greater than 10
A
20
B
19
C
17
D
15
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Prime numbers are numbers that has only two factors (i.e 1 and itself). They are numbers that are only divisible by 1 and their selves. First four Prime numbers greater than 10 are 11, 13, 17 and 19
Average = sum of numbers / number
= \(frac{(11 + 13 + 17 + 19)}{4}\)
= \(\frac{60}{4}\)
= 15
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47577)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Diagram
Solution
What is the modal age?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
4
B
5
C
6
D
7
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The modal age is the age with the highest frequency, and that is age 5 years with f of 7
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47578)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Number Bases & Modular Arithmetic
Solution
Calculate 243\(_{six}\) – 243\(_{five}\) expressing your answer in base 10
A
0
B
1
C
26
D
46
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Since they are of different base, convert to base 10
243\(_{six}\) = (2 x 62) + (4 x 61) + (3 x 60)
= 72 + 24 + 3 = 99 base 10
243\(_{six}\) = 2 x 52 + 4 x 51 +3 x 50
50 + 20 + 3 = 73 base 10
Subtracting them, 99 - 73
= 26
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47580)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Integration & Applications
Solution
Evaluate ∫\(^2_1\) \(\frac{5}{x}\) dx
A
1.47
B
2.67
C
3.23
D
3.47
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
∫\(\frac{5}{x}\) dx = 5 ∫\(\frac{1}{x}\) = 5Inx
Since the integral of \(\frac{1}{x}\) is Inx
∫\(^2\) \(_1\)∫ \(\frac{5}{x}\) dx = 5
dx = 5 (In<2 – InIn1)
= 3.4657
= 3.47
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47581)