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UTME / JAMB 2003
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, PQR is a straight line and PS is a tangent to the circle QRS with /PS/ = /SR/ and ∠SPR = 40^\circ. Find ∠PSQ
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
40o
B
30o
C
20o
D
10o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
R = P (base ∠s of isc \Delta, ps = RS)
∴R = 40^\circ
∠PSQ = R (∠s in alternate segment)
∴∠PSQ = 40^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11108)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Coordinate Geometry
Solution
A triangle has vertices P(-1,6), Q(-3, -4) and R(1, -4).Find the midpoint of PQ and QR respectively.
A
(0,-2) and (-1, -4)
B
(-1,0) and (-1,-1)
C
(-2,1) and (0,1)
D
(-2,1) and (-1,-4)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Midpoint of PQ \(\frac{x_2 + x_1}{2};\frac{y_2 + y_1}{2}\)
=\(\frac{-1+(-3)}{2};\frac{6-4}{2}\)
=\(\frac{-4}{2};\frac{2}{2}\)
= -2, 1
Midpoint of QR = \(\frac{x_2 + x_1}{2};\frac{y_2 + y_1}{2}\)
\(\frac{-3+1}{2};\frac{-4-4}{2}\)
\(\frac{-2}{2};\frac{-8}{2}\)
-1, -4
Midpoint of PQ and QR = (-2,1) and (-1,-4)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11109)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
The mean of the numbers 3, 6, 4, x, and 7 is 5. Find the standard deviation.
A
\(\sqrt{2}\)
B
\(\sqrt{3}\)
C
2
D
3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Standard deviation = \(\frac{\sum(x - \overline{x})^2}{\text{n}}\)
\(\overline{x}\) = \(\frac{ 3 + 6 + 4 + x + 7}{5}\) = 5
= 20 + x = 25
x = 25 - 20 = 5.
x
x - \(\overline{x}\)
(x - \(\overline{x}\))\(^2\)
3
3 - 5
-2 = 4
4
4 - 5
-1 = 1
5
5 - 5
0 = 0
6
6 - 5
1 = 1
7
7 - 5
2 = 4
\(\sum\) (x - \(\overline{x}\))\(^2\) = 10
Standard deviation = \(\frac{\sum(x - \overline{x})^2}{\text{n}}\) = \(\frac{\sqrt{10}}{5}\) = \(\sqrt{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11110)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Inequalities & Linear Programming
Diagram
Solution
Which of the following is the graph of Sin\(\theta\) for -\(\frac{\pi}{2}\) \(\leq\) 0 \(\leq\) \(\frac{3\pi}{2}\)?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The graph should start at its lowest point(-1) at -\(\frac{\pi}{2}\), rise to cross the origin (0, 0), and continue upward to reach its peak (1) at \(\frac{\pi}{2}\). It then turns downward, crossing the x- axis(0) at \(\pi\) and ends back at its lowest point (-1) at \(\frac{3\pi}{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33108)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
Two dice are thrown. What is the probability that the sum of the numbers is divisible by 3?
A
\(\frac{1}{4}\)
B
\(\frac{2}{3}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The two dice produce 36 equally likely outcomes in total.
The sums divisible by 3 are exactly 3, 6, 9, and 12. The complete list of favorable pairs \((d_1, d_2)\) is:
Sum = 3 (2 ways):
(1,2), (2,1)
Sum = 6 (5 ways):
(1,5), (2,4), (3,3), (4,2), (5,1)
Sum = 9 (4 ways):
(3,6), (4,5), (5,4), (6,3)
Sum = 12 (1 way):
(6,6)
Total favourable outcomes: 2 + 5 + 4 + 1 = 12.
Therefore, the probability is
\(\frac{12}{36} = \frac{1}{3}.\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33110)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Diagram
Solution
The histogram above shows the ages of victims of a pollution. How many people were involved in the pollution?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
20
B
21
C
15
D
18
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\begin{array}{c|c} \text{Age in years} & 10 & 20 & 30 & 40 & 50 \\\hline \text{frequency} & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 & 2\end{array}\)
\(\sum f \) = number of people involved in the pollution
\(\sum f\) = 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 2 = 20
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33111)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2003
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.
He put .......... in a basket?
A
white dozen eggs
B
a dozen white eggs
C
a white dozen eggs
D
dozen white eggs
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11674)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2003
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.
Course ......... writers are to reflect local colour
A
material's
B
materials'
C
materials
D
material
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Course Material means any documentation, slides, hand-outs or other materials for a Course.
Option D ''Material'' is correct because the adverb ''writers'' is in plural form, hence the noun ''material'' can't be in plural form too. The statement would read;
Course material writers are to reflect local colour
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11676)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2003
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.
The reason why he was not offered admission was ...... his results could not be found?
A
that
B
when
C
owing to
D
because
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11677)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2003
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.
If you saw the photograph of the man ....... you be able to identify him?
A
could
B
would
C
can
D
will
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
“If you saw the photograph of the man, would you be able to identify him?”
In the sentence, a hypothetical situation is expressed. This is expressed with the use of "if" in the first clause. "would" and not "will" is used since the situation because it is a hypothetical situation and not something that actually happens. "would" and not "could" is used because the use of "could" would be redundant or unnecessary because the ability to identify "him" is already expressed with the use of "be able to".
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11678)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2003
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.
As Obande does not know anyone in this city, he hopes that some kind ........ will put him up for the night?
A
man
B
men
C
inhabitants
D
individuals
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
''Man'' is the correct option.
whenever ''some'' is used before a singular noun like man, It means that the person being talked about is unknown to d speaker. Hence we have.
As Obande does not know anyone in this city, he hopes that some kind man will put him up for the night?
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11679)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2003
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.
The doctor asked the patient what .......?
A
the problem is
B
is your problem
C
the problem was
D
is the problem
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11681)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2003
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.
The woman is one of the ........ of the society?
A
elitist
B
elite
C
elites
D
elitists
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "elite" is a collective noun that refers to a group of highly distinguished or influential people. When referring to an individual who belongs to this group, we say: "She is one of the elite of the society."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11682)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2003
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.
Three quarters of the people in the village ....... killed but only half of their huts ......... affected?
A
were / were
B
was / was
C
were/ was
D
was /were
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Were; is a second person singular past, plural past.
The speaker is reporting an event that had already happened, affecting multiple people and their residents.
Three-quarters of the people in the village were killed, but only half of their huts were affected
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11683)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2003
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.
The armed robbers went into the house and robbed the three .......?
A
woman occupants
B
women's occupants
C
woman's occupants
D
women occupants
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11684)