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UTME / JAMB 2012
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
In how many ways can the letters of the word TOTALITY be arranged?
A
6720
B
6270
C
6207
D
6027
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{8!}{3!}\)
\(\frac{8 \times 7 \times 6 \times 5 \times 4 \times 3 \times 2 \times 1}{3 \times 2\times 1}\)
==> 8 x 7 x 6 x 5 x 4 = 6720
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27394)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2012
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
The probability that a student passes a physics test is \(\frac{2}{3}\). If he takes three physics tests, what is the probability that he passes two of the tests?
A
\(\frac{2}{27}\)
B
\(\frac{3}{27}\)
C
\(\frac{4}{27}\)
D
\(\frac{5}{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Pass(P) = \(\frac{2}{3}\), Fail(F) = \(\frac{1}{3}\)
T = P.P.F ==> \(\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{2}{3} \times \frac{1}{3}\) = \(\frac{4}{27}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27397)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2012
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
The probabilities that a man and his wife live for 80 years are \(\frac{2}{3}\) and \(\frac{3}{5}\) respectively. Find the probability that at least one of them will live up to 80 years
A
\(\frac{2}{15}\)
B
\(\frac{3}{15}\)
C
\(\frac{7}{15}\)
D
\(\frac{13}{15}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Man lives = \(\frac{2}{3}\) not live = \(\frac{1}{3}\)
Wife lives = \(\frac{3}{5}\) not live = \(\frac{2}{5}\)
P(at least one lives to 80 years) = P(man lives to 80 not woman) + P(woman lives to 80 and not man) + P(both live to 80)
\(P = (\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{2}{5}) + (\frac{2}{5} \times \frac{1}{3}) + (\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{3}{5})\)
= \(\frac{4}{15} + \frac{3}{15} + \frac{6}{15}\)
= \(\frac{13}{15}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27399)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2012
Inequalities & Linear Programming
Diagram
Solution
The shaded region above is represented by
the equation
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
y ≤ 4x + 2
B
y ≥ 4x + 2
C
y ≤ -4x + 4
D
y ≤ 4x + 4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Equation of the line
\(\frac{y - 4}{x - 0} = \frac{0 - 4}{1 - 0}\)
\(\frac{y - 4}{x} = \frac{-4}{1}\)
\(\therefore -4x = y - 4\)
\(y = -4x + 4\)
\(\therefore \text{The shaded portion = } y \leq -4x + 4\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33162)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2012
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In diagram above, QR//TU, < PQR = 80^\circ and < PSU = 95^\circ. Calculate < SUT.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
15o
B
25o
C
30o
D
80o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
< PQR = < PTU = 80^\circ
< TSU = 85^\circ
x = 180^\circ - (80^\circ + 85^\circ)
= 15^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33163)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2012
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, PQR is a circle centre O. If < QPR is x^\circ, find < QRP.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
x°
B
(90 – x)°
C
(90 + x)°
D
(180 – x)°
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
< PQR = 90^\circ (angle in a semi-circle)
< QRP = (90 - x)^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33164)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2012
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
Find the area of the trapezium above.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
91 cm2
B
78 cm2
C
60 cm2
D
19 cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Area of trapezium = \(\frac{1}{2} (a + b) \times h\)
= \(\frac{1}{2} (7 + 13) \times 6\)
= \(60 cm^{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33165)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2012
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Diagram
Solution
The grades of 36 students in a class test are as shown in the pie chart above. How many students have excellent?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
12
B
9
C
8
D
7
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Excellent = 360^\circ - (120^\circ + 90^\circ + 80^\circ)
= 70^\circ
Number of excellent students = \(\frac{70}{360} \times 36\)
= 7 students
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33166)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2012
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Diagram
Solution
The bar chart above shows the distribution of marks in a class test. If the pass mark is 5, what percentage of students failed the test?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
10%
B
20%
C
50%
D
60%
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Number that score less than 5: 5 + 6 + 4 + 3 + 2 = 20
Total number of students: 5 + 6 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 4 + 6 + 5 + 1 + 3 + 1 = 40.
%age of students that failed: \(\frac{20}{40} \times 100% = 50%\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33167)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2012
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
A circular arc subtends angle 150^\circ at the centre of a circle of radius 12cm. Calculate the area of the sector of the arc.
A
30\(\pi\) cm\(^2\)
B
60\(\pi\) cm\(^2\)
C
120\(\pi\) cm\(^2\)
D
150\(\pi\) cm\(^2\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Area of sector = \(\frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times \pi r^{2}\)
= \(\frac{150}{360} \times \pi \times 12^{2}\)
= 60\(\pi\) cm\(^{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54914)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2012
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
A man stands on a tree 150 cm high and sees a boat at an angle of depression of 74^\circ. Find the distance of the boat from the base of the tree.
A
52 cm
B
43 cm
C
40 cm
D
15 cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\tan 16 = \frac{x}{150}\)
\(x = 150 \tan 16\)
= \(43 cm\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54915)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2012
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
Find \(\frac{\mathrm d y}{\mathrm d x}\) if \(y = \cos x\).
A
\(\sin x\)
B
\(- \sin x\)
C
\(\tan x\)
D
\(- \tan x\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
If \(y = \cos x\)
\(\frac{\mathrm d y}{\mathrm d x}\) =—\(\sin x\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54916)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2012
Current Electricity & Electric Circuits
In order to remove the error of parallax when taking measurements with a metre rule, the eye should be focused
A
slantingly towards the right on the markings
B
slantingly towards the left on the markings
C
vertically downwards on the markings
D
vertically upwards on the markings
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27374)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2012
Newton's Laws, Momentum & Collisions
Solution
A load is pulled at a uniform speed along a horizontal floor by a rope at 45o to floor. If the force in the rope is 1500N, what is the frictional force on the load ?
A
1524N
B
1350N
C
1260N
D
1061N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
F = mg cos 45o = 1500 x 0.708
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27375)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2012
Linear Motion, Projectiles & Kinematics
Solution
Calculate the total distance covered by a train before coming to rest if its initial speed is 30ms-1 with a constant retardation of 0.1m-2
A
5500m
B
4500m
C
4200m
D
3000m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
S = \(\frac{V^2 - U^2}{20}\)
S = \(\frac{0^2 - 30^2}{2 \times 0.1}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27376)