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UTME / JAMB 2007
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
A man 40 m from the foot of a tower observes the angle of elevation of the tower to be 30º. Determine the height of the tower.
A
\(\frac{40\sqrt{3}}{3}m\)
B
20 m
C
40√3 m
D
40 m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Tan 30 = \(\frac{h}{40}\)
\(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}=\frac{h}{40}\)
h\(\sqrt{3}\) = 40
h = \(\frac{40}{\sqrt{3}}\)
h = \(\frac{40}{\sqrt{3}} \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3}}\)
h = \(\frac{40\sqrt{3}}{3}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9251)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Find the locus of point equidistant from two straight lines y - 5 = 0 and y - 3 = 0
A
y - 2 = 0
B
y - 4 = 0
C
y - 1 = 0
D
y - 3 = 0
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Locus of point P equidistant from y - 5 = 0 and y - 3 = 0 is y = 4 i.e y - 4 = 0
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9252)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
What is the value of k if the mid-point of the line joining (1 - k, - 4) and (2, k + 1) is (-k , k)?
A
-3
B
-1
C
-4
D
-2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(1-k+2) / 2 = - k and -4 + k + 1 = k
3-k = -2k and -3 + k = 2k
K = -3 and k = -3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9253)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Find the size of each exterior angle of a regular octagon
A
51o
B
45o
C
40o
D
36o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Each Exterior ∠ = 360/n
= 360/8
= 45o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9254)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
Find the value of \(\frac{tan 60^o - tan 30^o}{tan 60^o + tan 30^o}\)
A
\(\frac{4}{\sqrt{3}}\)
B
\(\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}\)
C
1
D
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{tan 60^o - tan 30^o}{tan 60^o + tan 30^o}= \frac{\sqrt{3}-\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}}{\sqrt{3}+\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}}\\
=\left(\frac{\sqrt{3}\sqrt{3}-1}{\sqrt{3}}\right)\div \left(\frac{\sqrt{3}\sqrt{3}+1}{\sqrt{3}}\right)\\
=\frac{(3-1)}{(3+1)}\\
=\frac{2}{4}=\frac{1}{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9255)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
The area of a square is 144 sqcm. Find the length of the diagonal.
A
13 cm
B
12√2 cm
C
12 cm
D
11√3 cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Area of a square = x * x
144 = x2
\sqrt144 = x
12 = x
But d2 = 122 + 122
= 144 + 144
= 288
d = \sqrt288
= \sqrt144 x 2
= 12\sqrt2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9256)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Temperature, Thermometry & Thermal Expansion
Solution
A blacksmith heated a metal whose cubic expansivity is 6.3 x 10\(^{-6}\)K\(^{-1}\). The area expansivity is
A
2.0 x 10-6K-1
B
2.1 x 10-6K-1
C
4.2 x 10-6K-1
D
6.3 x 10-6K-1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
If the linear expansivity = ∝
=> area expansivity \beta = 2∝.
And cubic expansivity δ = 3∝.
=> 6.3 x 10\(^{-6}\) = 3∝
∴ ∝ = \(\frac{6.3 \times 10^{-11}}{3}\) = 2.1 x 10\(^{-6}\)
∴ Area = 2∝ = 2 x 2.1x10\(^{-6}\)
= 4.2 x 10\(^{-6}\)K\(^{-1}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14385)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2007
Acids, Bases, pH & Salts
Solution
The salt formed from strong acid and a strong base is?
A
complex
B
neutral
C
basic
D
acidic
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Sodium chloride, which is obtained by neutralization of hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide, is a neutral salt.
A neutral salt is formed when a strong acid reacts with a strong base. This is because the strong acid is completely neutralized by the strong base.
When a strong acid and a strong base are combined in the right amounts, the result is a neutral solution with a pH of 7.
The acid and base have neutralized each other, and the acidic and basic properties are no longer present.
The salt formed from a strong acid and a strong base is neutral because the anion and cation are both weak.
They are stable in water and do not react with water to form the original acid or base.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #3820)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2007
Periodic Table & Periodicity
Solution
The elements that belong to the third period of the periodic table are?
A
Li, Be, Al and P
B
Na, P, O and Cl
C
B, C, N and O
D
Na, Mg, S and Ar
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Elements in period 3 have 3 shells in their atomic structure.
These include elements from sodium to argon.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #3856)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Differentiation & Applications
Solution
If y = (1 + x)2, find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\)
A
x - 1
B
2 + 2x
C
1 + 2x
D
2x - 1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
If y = (1 + x)2, find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\)
y = (1 + x)2
\(\frac{dy}{dx}\) = 2(1 + x)
= 2 + 2x
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30081)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
The sum of the ages of Musa and Lawal is 28 years. After sharing a certain sum of money in the ratio of their ages, Musa gets N600 and Lawal N800. How old is Lawal?
A
14 years
B
20 years
C
12 years
D
16 years
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
M + L = 28,
M : L = 600 : 800
= 3 : 4
\(\frac{M}{L}\) = \(\frac{3}{4}\) \(\to\) M = \(\frac{3}{4}\)L
\(\frac{3}{4}\)L + L = 28
\(\frac{7L}{4}\) = 28
L = \(\frac{4 \times 28}{7}\)
= 16
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30393)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2007
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?
He deprecated the attempts made to unseat him?
A
challenged
B
resisted
C
despise
D
condemned
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Deprecated; to express disapproval of something
Condemn is to express complete disapproval of something.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12129)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2007
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?
The striking workers have vowed not to return to work until the decision is reversed.
A
rescinded
B
dismissed
C
implemented
D
reverted
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
“Reversed” means the decision must be withdrawn or cancelled officially. "Resciended" means officially cancelled or withdrawn, which is the closest in meaning to “reversed” in this context.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12130)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2007
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?
The police are not happy with the growing number of depraved people around the politician?
A
violent
B
immoral
C
indolent
D
loquacious
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Depraved implies morally corrupt; wicked
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12131)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2007
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?
The last criticism at the rally was made in ignorance?
A
uninformed
B
unimpeachable
C
objective
D
impeccable
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
'Made in ignorance' implies made without information or knowledge. The most appropriate answer is option A as other options can be considered as antonyms
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12132)