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UTME / JAMB 2011
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
In how many was can the letters of the word ELATION be arranged?
A
6!
B
7!
C
5!
D
8!
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
ELATION
Since there are 7 letters. The first letter can be arranged in 7 ways, , the second letter in 6 ways, the third letter in 5 ways, the 4th letter in four ways, the 3rd letter in three ways, the 2nd letter in 2 ways and the last in one way.
therefore, 7 x 6 x 5 x 4 x 3 x 2 x 1 = 7! ways
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #29531)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2011
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
In how many ways can five people sit round a circular table?
A
24
B
60
C
12
D
120
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The first person will sit down and the remaining will join.
i.e. (n - 1)!
= (5 - 1)! = 4!
= 24 ways
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #29532)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2011
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
Find the probability that a number picked at random from the set(43, 44, 45, ..., 60) is a prime number.
A
\(\frac{2}{3}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{3}\)
C
\(\frac{2}{9}\)
D
\(\frac{7}{9}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Prime numbers = (43,47,53,59)
N = (43, 44, 45,..., 60)
The universal set contains 18 numbers.
The prime numbers between 43 and 60 are 4
Probability of picking a prime number = \(\frac{4}{18}\)
= \(\frac{2}{9}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #29534)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2011
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
Find the derivative of \(\frac {\sin\theta}{\cos\theta}\)
A
sec2 \(\theta\)
B
tan \(\theta\) cosec \(\theta\)
C
cosec \(\theta\)sec \(\theta\)
D
cosec2\(\theta\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac {\sin\theta}{\cos\theta}\)
\(\frac{\cos \theta {\frac{d(\sin \theta)}{d \theta}} - \sin \theta {\frac{d(\cos \theta)}{d \theta}}}{\cos^2 \theta}\)
\(\frac{\cos \theta. \cos \theta - \sin \theta (-\sin \theta)}{cos^2\theta}\)
\(\frac{cos^2\theta + \sin^2 \theta}{cos^2\theta}\)
Recall that sin2 \(\theta\) + cos2 \(\theta\) = 1
\(\frac{1}{\cos^2\theta}\) = sec2 \(\theta\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #29536)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2011
Sets, Logic & Venn Diagrams
Diagram
From the venn diagram above, the complement of the set P\(\cap\)Q is given by
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
{a, b, d, e}
B
{b, d}
C
{a, e}
D
{c}
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 #33148)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2011
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Diagram
Solution
The pie chart shows the distribution of courses offered by students. What percentage of the students offer English?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
30%
B
25%
C
35%
D
20%
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{90}{360} \times 100 = \frac{100}{4}\)
= 25
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33149)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2011
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Diagram
Solution
The bar chart above shows the distribution of SS2 students in a school.
Find the total number of students
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
180
B
135
C
210
D
105
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
45 + 60 + 30 + 45 = 180 students.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33150)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2011
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Since its inception 1983, the newspaper has attracted thousands of readers?
A
renaissance
B
coming
C
commencement
D
publication
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Inception; the commencement or starting point of something
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12630)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2011
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Mrs. Asio wanted her sister to stop being so detached?
A
friendly
B
careless
C
indifferent
D
passionate
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Detached: separate or disconnected.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12631)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2011
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Lantana dwelt in a ruined cottage on the hillside?
A
sat
B
worked
C
slept
D
lived
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Dwelt; to live in or at a specified place.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12632)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2011
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The mistake brought the show to an ignominious end?
A
a good
B
a palatable
C
a disgraceful
D
a satisfactory
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Ignominious; deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12633)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2011
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
He compliments me on my way of doing things?
A
complements
B
imitates
C
disgusts
D
praises
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
compliments; a polite expression of praise or admiration.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12634)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2011
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The girl is angry with her friend who had ensnared her into this relationship?
A
tricked
B
encourage
C
forced
D
enslaved
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Ensnared; to trap or gain power over (someone) by dishonest or underhand means.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12635)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2011
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Their new house was roofed with corrugated sheets?
A
folded
B
iron
C
aluminium
D
corrupted
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
corrugated; (of a material or surface) shaped into a series of parallel ridges and grooves so as to give added rigidity and strength. Folded
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12636)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2011
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The stockbroker said it was an astute move to sell the shares then?
A
a bad
B
a shrewd
C
an unprofitable
D
an insincere
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Astute; having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
shrewd; having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12637)