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UTME / JAMB 2025
Number and Numeration
Diagram
Solution
From the diagram above, find the area of the triangle PQR
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
143cm\(^2\)
B
120cm\(^2\)
C
130cm\(^2\)
D
117cm\(^2\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Area of triangle PQR = \(\frac{1}{2}\) x QR x Pc
Where QR = base of triangle PQR, Pc = height of triangle PQR
Area of triangle PQR = \(\frac{1}{2}\) x 20 x 13 = 10 x 13 = 130cm\(^2\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74090)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Number and Numeration
Solution
Given that a * b = \(\frac{a + b}{\text{ab}}\) + (a - b). Find the value of 3 * 2
A
-6
B
\(\frac{11}{6}\)
C
\(\frac{6}{11}\)
D
-1 \(\frac{5}{6}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given that a * b = \(\frac{a + b}{\text{ab}}\) + (a - b)
3 * 2 = Given that a * b = \(\frac{3 + 2}{3.2}\) + (3 - 1)
= \(\frac{5}{6}\) + 1 = \(\frac{5}{6}\) + \(\frac{6}{6}\) = \(\frac{11}{6}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74094)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Number and Numeration
Solution
Simplify 125\(^{−\frac{1}{3}}\) \times 49\(^{−\frac{1}{2}}\) \times 10\(^0\)
A
\(\frac{1}{35}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{350}\)
C
350
D
35
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given: 125\(^{−\frac{1}{3}}\) \times 49\(^{−\frac{1}{2}}\) \times 10\(^0\)
125\(^{-1/3}\) = (5\(^3\))\(^{-1/3}\) = 5\(^{-1}\) = \(\frac{1}{5}\).
49\(^{-1/2}\) = (7\(^2\))\(^{-1/2}\) = 7\(^{-1}\) = \(\frac{1}{7}\).
10\(^0\) = 1.
Product = \(\frac{1}{5}\) x \(\frac{1}{7}\) x 1 = \(\frac{1}{35}\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74095)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Number and Numeration
Solution
Find the coordinates of the midpoint of line PQ given P(-3, 4) and Q(5, 6).
A
(1, 4)
B
(4, 1)
C
(5, 1)
D
(1, 5)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Midpoint = [\(\frac{x_1 + x_2}{2}\), \(\frac{y_1 + y_2}{2}\)]
Midpoint = [\(\frac{(-3 + 5)}{2}\), \(\frac{(4 + 6)}{2}\)] = (\(\frac{2}{2}\), (\(\frac{10}{2}\)) = (1, 5).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74096)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Given that Cos A = \(\frac{12}{13}\) for 0 \le A \le 90º, find Tan A.
A
\(\frac{5}{12}\)
B
\(\frac{12}{13}\)
C
\(\frac{5}{13}\)
D
\(\frac{13}{12}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Sin A = \(\sqrt{(1 - (\frac{12}{13})^2)}\) = \(\sqrt{(1 - \frac{144}{169}}\))
= \(\sqrt{(\frac{25}{169})}\) = \(\frac{5}{13}\).
Tan A = (\(\frac{5}{13}\)) \(\div\) (\(\frac{12}{13}\)) = \(\frac{5}{12}\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74097)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Statistics and Probability
Solution
The mean of the numbers 0, x + 2, 3x + 6, and 4x + 8 is 4, find the value of x.
A
\(\frac{2}{5}\)
B
\(\frac{2}{9}\)
C
0
D
4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Mean = \(\frac{(0 + x + 2 + 3x + 6 + 4x + 8)}{4}\) = 4.
Simplify numerator: 8x + 16.
So \(\frac{(8x + 16)}{4}\) = 4.
8x + 16 = 16.
8x = 0.
x = 0.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74154)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Number and Numeration
Solution
Obtain the equation of a straight line passing through (3, 15) whose slope = 3\(\frac{1}{5}\).
A
5y + 16x + 27 = 0
B
5y - 16x + 27 = 0
C
5y - 16x - 27 = 0
D
5y + 16x - 27 = 0
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Convert the mixed number slope to an improper fraction: 3 \(\frac{1}{5} = \frac{16}{5}\)
Use the point-slope form with the given point (3,15)
y - 15 = \(\frac{16}{5}\)(x - 3)
Multiply both sides by 5 to clear the fraction: 5(y−15) = 16(x−3)
5y − 75 = 16x − 48
Rearrange terms to standard form: 5y − 16x − 75 + 48 = 0
5y − 16x − 27 = 0
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74155)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Number and Numeration
Solution
Simplify (\(\frac{3}{4} \div 2\frac{1}{4}\)) of 1 \(\frac{7}{11}\) (3 \(\frac{2}{3}\) - \(\frac{15}{6}\))
A
\(\frac{7}{11}\).
B
\(\frac{11}{7}\).
C
\(\frac{5}{11}\).
D
\(\frac{11}{5}\).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given (\(\frac{3}{4} \div 2\frac{1}{4}\)) of 1 \(\frac{7}{11}\) (3 \(\frac{2}{3}\) - \(\frac{15}{6}\))
1. Simplify the division in the first parentheses: \(\frac{3}{4} \div 2 \frac{1}{4} = \frac{3}{4} \div \frac{9}{4} = \frac{3}{4} \times \frac{4}{9} = \frac{3}{9} = \frac{1}{3}\).
2. Convert the mixed number: \(1 \frac{7}{11} = \frac{18}{11}\).
3. Simplify the subtraction in the second parentheses: \(3 \frac{2}{3} - \frac{15}{6} = \frac{11}{3} - \frac{5}{2} = \frac{22}{6} - \frac{15}{6} = \frac{7}{6}\).
4. The "of" indicates multiplication, so multiply the results: \(\frac{1}{3} \times \frac{18}{11} \times \frac{7}{6} = \frac{126}{198} = \frac{7}{11}\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74157)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Statistics and Probability
Solution
In a basket of fruits, there are 6 grapes, 11 bananas, and 13 oranges. If one fruit is chosen at random, what is the probability that the fruit is either a grape or a banana?
A
\(\frac{17}{30}\)
B
\(\frac{11}{30}\)
C
\(\frac{6}{30}\)
D
\(\frac{5}{30}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total fruits = 6 + 11 + 13 = 30
Favorable (grape or banana) = 6 + 11 = 17
Probability = \(\frac{17}{30}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74158)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Number and Numeration
Solution
The second and fifth terms of a G.P are 1 and \(\frac{1}{8}\) respectively. Find the common ratio
A
\(\frac{1}{4}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{5}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let the first term be \( a \), and the common ratio be \( r \). Given:
- Second term: \( ar = 1 \)
- Fifth term: \( ar^4 = \frac{1}{8} \)
From the first equation, we have: \(a = \frac{1}{r}\)
Substituting into the second equation:
\(\frac{1}{r} r^4 = \frac{1}{8}\)
\(r^3 = \frac{1}{8}\)
Taking the cube root gives:
\(r = \frac{1}{2}\)
Thus, the common ratio is \(\frac{1}{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74169)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Number and Numeration
Solution
If A = \(\frac{\theta}{360}\)\(\pi r^2\), make \(\theta\) the subject of the formula
A
\(\theta\) =\(\frac{360}{π A}\)
B
\(\theta\) =\(\frac{360A}{π \theta}\)
C
\(\theta\) =\(\frac{360 A}{\pi r^2}\)
D
\(\theta\) = \(\frac{360 r^2}{\pi A}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given:
\(A = \frac{\theta}{360} \pi r^2 \)
To make \(\theta\) the subject, isolate \(\theta\).
Multiply both sides by 360:
\(360A = \theta \pi r^2 \)
Divide both sides by \(\pi r^2\):
\( \theta = \frac{360A}{\pi r^2} \)
The rearranged formula is: \( \theta = \frac{360A}{\pi r^2} \)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74174)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Algebra
Solution
What is the minimum value of y = 2 - 4x - 2x\(^2\)
A
4
B
5
C
3
D
2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The function is \( y = -2x^2 - 4x + 2 \).
This is a quadratic function with a negative leading coefficient (\( a = -2 < 0 \)), so the parabola opens downwards and has a maximum value (not a minimum). The minimum value would be \( -\infty \) as \( x \to \pm \infty \).
Method 1: Vertex formula
For \( y = ax^2 + bx + c \), the vertex occurs at \( x = -\frac{b}{2a} \).
Here, \( a = -2 \), \( b = -4 \), \( c = 2 \).
\( x = -\frac{-4}{2(-2)} = \frac{4}{-4} = -1 \)
Substitute \( x = -1 \):
\( y = -2(-1)^2 - 4(-1) + 2 = -2(1) + 4 + 2 = -2 + 4 + 2 = 4 \)
Method 2: Completing the square
\( y = -2x^2 - 4x + 2 = -2(x^2 + 2x) + 2 \)
Complete the square inside: \( x^2 + 2x = (x + 1)^2 - 1 \)
\( y = -2[(x + 1)^2 - 1] + 2 = -2(x + 1)^2 + 2 + 2 = -2(x + 1)^2 + 4 \)
The maximum value is 4 (when \( x = -1 \)), and \( y \leq 4 \).
Method 3: Calculus (derivative)
\( \frac{dy}{dx} = -4x - 4 \)
Set to zero: \( -4x - 4 = 0 \) → \( x = -1 \)
Second derivative \( \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = -4 < 0 \), confirming a maximum.
\( y(-1) = 4 \)
Conclusion:
The function has "no minimum value" (it decreases without bound).
The "maximum value" is 4.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74175)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
Given the construction in the figure above. What is X\(\hat{Y}\)Z
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
60º
B
30º
C
75º
D
45º
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Angle (Y) is (60\(^\circ\)). This construction forms an equilateral triangle, so all its interior angles, including (\(\angle\) Y), are (60\(^\circ\)).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74177)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
From the table above, estimate the mode of the distribution.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
37.8
B
38.5
C
29.5
D
34.5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given the frequency distribution:
\(\begin{array}{|c|c|}
\hline
\text{Class Interval} & \text{Frequency} \\
\hline
0-9 & 1 \\
10-19 & 5 \\
20-29 & 6 \\
30-39 & 12 \\
40-49 & 8 \\
50-59 & 3 \\
\hline\end{array}\)
The modal class is \(30-39\) with frequency \(f_1 = 12\), \(f_0 = 6\) (previous class), \(f_2 = 8\) (next class), and the lower boundary \(L = 29.5\) with class width \(h = 10\).
Using the mode formula:
\(\text{Mode} = L + \left( \frac{f_1 - f_0}{(f_1 - f_0) + (f_1 - f_2)} \right) \times h\)
Substituting the values:
\(\text{Mode} = 29.5 + \left( \frac{12 - 6}{(12 - 6) + (12 - 8)} \right) \times 10\)
\(\text{Mode} = 29.5 + \left( \frac{6}{6 + 4} \right) \times 10 = 29.5 + \left( \frac{6}{10} \right) \times 10 = 29.5 + 6 = 35.5\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74188)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Number and Numeration
Solution
If 54\(_{ten}\) = X\(_{four}\), find the value of X to 3 decimal point
A
132\(_{four}\)
B
312\(_{four}\)
C
123\(_{four}\)
D
321\(_{four}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
To convert \(54_{10}\) to base 4:
\(54 \div 4 = 13\) with remainder \(2\).
\(13 \div 4 = 3\) with remainder \(1\).
\(3 \div 4 = 0\) with remainder \(3\).
Collecting the remainders from bottom to top, we have:
\(54_{10} = 312_4\)
Thus, \(X = 312.000\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74190)