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UTME / JAMB 2000
Differentiation & Applications
Solution
The expression ax\(^2\) + bx + c equals 5 at x = 1. If its derivative is 2x + 1, what are the values of a, b, and c, respectively?
A
1, 3, 1
B
1, 2, 1
C
2, 1, 1
D
1, 1, 3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
At x = 1, substituting x = 1 in the equation: ax2 + bx + c = 5;
f(1) => a + b + c = 5 .....(1)
Taking the first derivative of f(x) in the original equation gives dy/dx = 2ax + b = 2x + 1 (given)....(2)
From (2),=> b = 1, and 2ax = 2x, => a = 1. ( comparing coefficients)
substituting into (1) 1 + 1 + c = 5, => c = 5 - 2 = 3
Thus a = 1, b = 1 and c = 3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #1112)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, if ∠RPS = 50o, ∠RPQ = 30o and PQ = QR, find the value of ∠PRS.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
80o
B
70o
C
60o
D
50o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\Delta PQR is isosceles
∴∠PRQ = 30o
Also in \Delta PQR
^Q = 180 -(30 + 30)
= 120o
PQRS is a cyclic quad
∴^S + ^Q = 180(opp ∠s of a cyclic quad)
S + 120 = 180
S = 60o
In \DeltaPSR
x + 50 + 60
= 180(sum of ∠s of a \Delta)
x + 110 = 180
x = 180 - 110
x = 70o
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #10411)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Number Bases & Modular Arithmetic
Solution
Change 71\(_{10}\) to base 8
A
10\(7_8\)
B
10\(6_8\)
C
71\(_8\)
D
17\(_8\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
8
71
8
8 rem 7
8
1 rem 0
0 rem 1
71\(_8\) = 107\(_8\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69937)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Evaluate 5-\(^{3log_52}\) x 2\(^{2log_23}\)
A
8
B
11/8
C
2/5
D
1/8
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
5-3log52 x 22log23
i Let -3log52 = p => log52-3 = p
∴2-3 = 5p
∴5-3log52 = 5log52-3 = 5p
ii 22log23 = q => log532 = q
∴32 = 2q
∴222log23 = 2q
= 32 = 9
i x ii = 2-3 x 9 = 1/23 x 9
= 1/8 x 9
= 9/8 = 11/8
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10410)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
Audu bought an article for N50,000 and sold it to Femi at a loss of x%. Femi later sold the article to Oche at a profit of 40%. If Femi made a profit of N10,000, find the value of x.
A
60
B
50
C
40
D
20
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
C.P = N50000
Loss = x%
= \(\frac{\text{x}}{100}\) x 50000 = 500x
S.P = C.P - Loss = 50,000 - 500x
Profit = 40%
= \(\frac{40}{100}\) x (50000 - 500x) = 10,000
\(\frac{2}{5}\) x (50000 - 500x) = 10,000
100,000 - 1000x = 50,000
1000x = 50000
x = 50
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69865)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Binary Operations, Matrices & Determinants
Solution
A matrix P \(\begin{pmatrix}a & b\\ c & d\end{pmatrix}\) is such that P\(^T\) = - P, where P\(^T\) is the transpose of P. If b = 1, then P is
A
\(\begin{pmatrix}0 & 1\\ -1 & 0\end{pmatrix}\)
B
\(\begin{pmatrix}0 & 1\\ 1 & 0\end{pmatrix}\)
C
\(\begin{pmatrix}0 & 1\\ -1 & 1\end{pmatrix}\)
D
\(\begin{pmatrix}1 & -1\\ -1 & 0\end{pmatrix}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given P\(^T\) = -P, b = 1
If P = \(\begin{pmatrix}a & b\\ c & d\end{pmatrix}\), then, P\(^T\) = \(\begin{pmatrix}a & c\\ b & d\end{pmatrix}\)
\(\begin{pmatrix}a & c\\ b & d\end{pmatrix}\) = -\(\begin{pmatrix}a & b\\ c & d\end{pmatrix}\) = \(\begin{pmatrix}-a & -1\\ -c & -d\end{pmatrix}\)
comparing
a = -a ⇒ 0, b = 1, c = -1, d = -d ⇒ 0
\(\begin{pmatrix}a & b\\ c & d\end{pmatrix}\) = \(\begin{pmatrix}0 & 1\\ -1 & 0\end{pmatrix}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69896)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Binary Operations, Matrices & Determinants
Solution
Find the values of t for which the determinant of the matrix \(\begin{pmatrix}t-4 & 0 & 0\\ -1 & t+1 & 1\\3 & 4 & t-2\end{pmatrix}\) is zero.
A
-4, 2, 3.
B
4, -2, 3
C
-4, -2, -3
D
0, 2, 3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\begin{pmatrix}t-4 & 0 & 0\\ -1 & t+1 & 1\\3 & 4 & t-2\end{pmatrix}\) = 0
t - 4\(\begin{pmatrix}t+1 & 1\\4 & t-2\end{pmatrix}\) + 0\(\begin{pmatrix}-1 & 1\\3 & t-2\end{pmatrix}\) + 0\(\begin{pmatrix}-1 & t+1\\3 & 4\end{pmatrix}\)
t - 4[(t + 1)(t - 1) - 4] = 0
(t - 4)[ t\(^2\) - t - 6] = 0 = (t - 4)((t - 3)(t + 2) = 0
t = 4 or -2 or 3
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69922)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Inequalities & Linear Programming
Diagram
Solution
The solution of the simultaneous inequalities \(2x - 2 \leq\) y and \( 2y - 2 \leq\) x is represented by
Use the diagrams above as the OPTIONS
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(2x - 2 \leq\) y = \( y \geq\) 2x - 2
when x = 0 , y = -2 and when y = 0, x = 1
\(2y - 2 \leq\) x
when x = 0, y = 1 and when y = 0, x = 1
Use the diagram above for the OPTIONS
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69880)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, EFGH is a circle centre O. FH is a diameter and GE is a chord which meets FH at right angle at the point N. If NH = 8cm and EG = 24cm, calculate FH
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
32cm
B
26cm
C
20cm
D
16cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\bigtriangleup\)OEN = \(\bigtriangleup\)OGN
OE = OG = r(radii)
(r - 8)\(^2\) + 12\(^2\) = r\(^2\)
r\(^2\) - 16r + 64 + 144 = r\(^2\)
16r = 64 + 144
16r = 64 + 144 = 208
\(\frac{208}{16}\) = 13cm
FH = 2FO = 2OH = 2R
= 2 x 13cm
= 26cm
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #33092)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
A ship sails a distance of 50km in the direction S50ºE and then sails in the distance of 50km in the direction N40ºE. Find the bearing of the ship from its original position.
A
S90\(^0\)E
B
N40\(^0\)
C
S95\(^0\)E
D
N85\(^0\)E
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The bearing of the ship from its original position is S90ºE
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69869)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Integration & Applications
Diagram
Solution
If the diagram is the graph of y = x\(^2\), the shaded area is
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
64 square units
B
\(\frac{128}{3}\) square units
C
32 square units
D
\(\frac{64}{3}\) square units
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
A = \(\int^{x = 4}_{x = 0}\) ydx = \(\int^{4}_{0}\)16 - x\(^2\)dx = [16 - \(\frac{x^3}{3} + c]^{4}_{0}\)
= \(\frac{128}{3}\) square units
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #33093)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Diagram
Solution
The cumulative frequency curve represents the ages of ages of students in a school. What age group do 70% of the students belongs?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
17.5 - 20.5
B
16.5 - 19.5
C
15.5 - 19.5
D
15.5 - 18.5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
If the total number of students represents 100%, then 70% corresponds to the point on the graph where the cumulative frequency reaches 70
From the graph, find where the cumulative frequency line intersects the 70% mark. This typically corresponds to a specific age on the X-axis
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #33094)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Work, Energy, Power & Simple Machines
Solution
If the force and the velocity on a system are each reduced simultaneously by half, the power of the system is
A
doubled
B
reduced to a quarter
C
reduced by half
D
constant
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The Relation between Power, Force and Velocity is given by the relation:
P = F.V , this power is the product of force and velocity.
Therefore, The power of the system is reduced to one-quarter of its original value when both the force and the velocity are reduced by half.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #696)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Temperature, Thermometry & Thermal Expansion
Solution
At a fixed point below a liquid surface, the pressure downwards is P1 and pressure upwards is P2. It can be deduced that?
A
P1 > P2
B
P1 ≥ P2
C
P1 2
D
P1 = P2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
As the temperature increases, the molecules in the gas move faster, impacting the gas's container more frequently and exerting a greater force. This increases the pressure. And similarly As the pressure goes up, the temperature also goes up. So the temperature and the pressure is directly proportional to each other. At a fixed point, temperature is kept constant. Hence, at this point, it can be deduced that \(P_{1} = P_{2}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #695)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Magnetism, Electromagnetism & AC Circuits
Diagram
Solution
If current flows in the direction of the arrows in the solenoid above, the north pole is at
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
P
B
Y
C
X
D
Q
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
In a solenoid, the north pole is determined using the right-hand grip rule: if the current flows in the direction of the arrows, the north pole is at the end where the thumb points when the fingers follow the current. Therefore, the north pole is at the end labeled Q.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #11743)