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UTME / JAMB 2004
Variations
Solution
y is inversely proportional to x and y = 4 when x = 1/2. Find x when y = 10.
A
2
B
10
C
1/5
D
1/10
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
y ∝ 1/x
y = K/x
K = xy
K = (1/2) * 4 ( when y = 4 and x = 1/2)
K = 2
∴y = 2/x
10 = 2/x (when y = 10)
10x = 2
x = 2/10
x = 1/5
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8199)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Inequalities & Linear Programming
Solution
What are the integer values of x which satisfy the inequality -1 < 3 -2x \(\leq\) 5?
A
-1. 0, 1, 2
B
-2, 1, 0 , -1
C
0, 1, 2
D
-1, 0, 1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
-1 < 3 -2x and 3 - 2x \(\leq\) 5
2x < 3 + 1 and -2x \(\leq\) 5 - 3
2x < 4 and -2x \(\leq\) 2
x < 2 and x \(\geq\) 2/-2 = x \(\geq\) -1
If -1 \(\leq\) x < 2
it implies that x = -1, 0, 1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8200)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Sequences & Series (AP & GP)
Solution
Given that the first and forth terms of G.P are 6 and 162 respectively, find the sum of the first three terms of the progression
A
27
B
8
C
78
D
48
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
To find the sum of the first three terms of a geometric progression (G.P.) where the first term \( a \) and the fourth term \( ar^3 \) are given, we set up the following equations:
Given:
- \( a = 6 \)
- \( ar^3 = 162 \)
Find the common ratio \( r \)
From the equation for the fourth term:
\(ar^3\) = 162
Substituting \( a \):
\(6r^3\) = 162
Dividing both sides by 6:
\(r^3 = \frac{162}{6}\) = 27
Taking the cube root:
r = \(\sqrt[3]{27}\) = 3
Find the first three terms
The first three terms of the G.P. are:
- First term: \( a = 6 \)
- Second term: \( ar = 6 \cdot 3 = 18 \)
- Third term: \( ar^2 = 6 \cdot 3^2 = 6 \cdot 9 = 54 \)
Calculate the sum of the first three terms
The sum \( S \) of the first three terms is:
S = a + ar + ar\(^2\) = 6 + 18 + 54
Calculating this:
S = 6 + 18 + 54 = 78
The sum of the first three terms of the progression is \( \boxed{78} \).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8201)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
If the operation * on the set of integers is defined by P * Q = \(\sqrt{PQ}\), find the value of 4 * ( 8 * 32).
A
8
B
3
C
16
D
4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(P\times Q =\sqrt{PQ}\)
4\(\times(8\times32) = 4\times\sqrt{8\times32}\)
= 4\(\times\sqrt{256}\) =4\(\times16\) = \(\sqrt{4\times16}\)
=\(\sqrt{64}\) = 8
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8202)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Algebraic Expressions, Polynomials & Factorisation
Solution
Find the remainder when 3x3 + 5x2 - 11x + 4 is divided by x + 3
A
-4
B
4
C
1
D
-1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x = -3
substitute x = -3 in 3x3 + 5x2 - 11x + 4
3(-3)3 + 5(-3)2 - 11(-3) + 4
-81 + 45 + 33 + 4
-81 + 82
= 1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8203)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Sequences & Series (AP & GP)
Solution
The nth term of two sequences are Qn = 3 . 2n - 2 and Um = 3 . 22m - 3. Find the product of Q2 and U2.
A
18
B
12
C
6
D
3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Qn = 3 * 2n - 2
Um = 3 * 22m - 3
Q2 * U2 = (3 * 22 - 2) * (3 * 22(2) - 3)
= 3 * 20 * 3 * 21
= 3 * 1 * 3 * 2
= 18
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8204)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Algebraic Expressions, Polynomials & Factorisation
Solution
Factorize completely ac - 2bc - a\(^2\) + 4b\(^2\)
A
(a - 2b)(c - a - 2b)
B
(a - 2b)(c + a +2b)
C
(a - 2b)(c - a + 2b)
D
(a - 2b)(c + a - 2b)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
ac - 2bc - a\(^2\) + 4b\(^2\)
ac - 2bc - (a\(^2\) - 4b\(^2\))
ac - 2bc - (a\(^2\) -(2b)\(^2\))
c(a - 2b) - {(a - 2b)(a + 2b)}
(a - 2b)(c - (a + 2b))
(a - 2b)(c - a - 2b)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8205)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Sequences & Series (AP & GP)
Solution
Find the sum to infinity of the series 1/2 , 1/6, 1/18, .....
A
2/3
B
1/3
C
3/4
D
1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(a=\frac{1}{2}\\r=\frac{\frac{1}{6}}{\frac{1}{2}}=\frac{1}{6}\times\frac{2}{1}=\frac{1}{3}\\S_\infty = \frac{a}{1-r}\\S_\infty = \frac{\frac{1}{2}}{1-\frac{1}{3}}\\=\frac{\frac{1}{2}}{\frac{3}{2}}\\=\frac{1}{2}\times\frac{3}{2}\\=\frac{3}{4}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8206)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Variations
Solution
The length L of a simple pendulum varies directly as the square of its period T. If a pendulum with period 4 sec. is 64 cm long, find the length of pendulum whose period is 9 sec
A
96 cm
B
324 cm
C
36 cm
D
144 cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(L \propto T^2\)
\(L = kT^2\)
\(k = \frac{L}{T^2}\)
when T = 4, L = 64.
\(k = \frac{64}{4^2} = 4\)
\(L = 4T^2\)
when T = 9,
\(L = 4 \times 9^2 = 324cm\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8207)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Three teachers shared a packet of chalk. The first teacher got 2/5 of the chalk and the second teacher received 2/15 of the remainder. What fraction did the third teacher receive?
A
8/15
B
11/25
C
12/25
D
13/25
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
First teacher received \(\frac{2}{5}\) ∴Remainder \(= 1 - \frac{2}{5} = \frac{3}{5}\)
2nd teacher received; \(\frac{2}{15} of \frac{3}{5} = \frac{2}{15} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{2}{25}\)
3rd teacher will receive; \(1-\frac{2}{5}-\frac{2}{25}=\frac{25-10-2}{15}\\=\frac{13}{25}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8208)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
If 6logx2 - 3logx3 = 3log50.2, find x.
A
8/3
B
4/3
C
3/4
D
3/8
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
6log\(_x2\) - 3log\(_x3\) = 3log\(_50.2\)
= log\(_x2^6\) - 3log\(_x3^3\) = log\(_5(0.2)^3\)
= logx(64/27) = log5(1/5)3
logx(64/27) = log5(1/125)
let logx(64/27) = y
∴xy = 64/27
and log5(1/125) = y
∴ 5y = 1/125
5y = 125-1
5y = 5-3
∴ y = -3
substitute y = -3 in xy = 64/27
implies x-3 = 64/27
1/x3 = 64/27
64x3 = 27
x3 = 27/64
x3 = 3\sqrt27/64
x = 3/4
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8209)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Number Bases & Modular Arithmetic
Solution
Find P, if 4516 - P7 = 3056
A
627
B
1167
C
6117
D
1427
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
4516 - P7 = 3056
P7 = 4516 - 3056
P7 = 1426
convert 1426 = 1 * 62 + 4 * 61 + 2 * 60
= 36 + 24 + 2
= 62
Convert 6210 to base 7
62/7 = 8 R 6
8/7 = 1 R 1
1/7 = 0 R 1
∴P7 = 1167
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8210)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Given that \(\sqrt[3]{{4}}\)\(^{2x}\) = 16, find the value of x
A
4
B
6
C
3
D
2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
3\sqrt42x = 16
this implies that (3\sqrt42x)3 = (16)3
42x = 42*3
42x = 46
∴ 2x = 6
x = 3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8211)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Evaluate \(\frac{\frac{1}{10}\times\frac{2}{3}+\frac{1}{4}}{\frac{\frac{1}{2}}{\frac{3}{5}}-\frac{1}{4}}\)
A
\(\frac{7}{12}\)
B
\(\frac{19}{35}\)
C
\(\frac{2}{25}\)
D
\(\frac{19}{60}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Numerator:
\(\frac{1}{10}\cdot\frac{2}{3} + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{1}{15} + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{4+15}{60} = \frac{19}{60}\)
Denominator:
\(\frac{\frac{1}{2}}{\frac{3}{5}} - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{1}{2}\cdot\frac{5}{3} - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{5}{6} - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{10-3}{12} = \frac{7}{12}\)
Final:
\(\frac{19}{60} \div \frac{7}{12}\) = \(\frac{19}{60} \times \frac{12}{7}\) = \(\frac{19}{35}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8212)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Sets, Logic & Venn Diagrams
Diagram
Solution
The shaded region in the Venn diagram above is
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
Pc ∪ (Q ∩ R)
B
Pc ∩ (Q ∪ R)
C
P ∩ Q
D
Pc ∩ (Q ∩ R)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The shaded portion shows the elements in Q and R, but not in P, Q n R n P'
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8213)