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UTME / JAMB 2024
Coordinate Geometry
Solution
P(x, 4) and Q( 10, 8) are two points joined by a straight line in a plane. If the midpoint of the line is (9, 6), find the value of x.
A
12
B
9
C
8
D
7
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
midpoint(x) = \(\frac{x_1 + x_2}{2}\)
midpoint(y) = \(\frac{y_1 + y_2}{2}\)
Given (9, 6)
midpoint(x) = \(\frac{x + 10}{2}\) = 9
x + 10 = 2 x 9 = 18
x = 18 - 10 = 8.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70256)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Angles of Elevation & Depression
Solution
From the top of a building 10m high, the angle of elevation of a fruit on top of a tree 25m is 30º. Calculate the horizontal distance between the building and the tree.
A
15\(\sqrt{3}\)m
B
5\(\sqrt{3}\)m
C
25\(\sqrt{3}\)m
D
30\(\sqrt{3}\)m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the diagram above:
Tan 30º = \(\frac{15}{x}\)
\(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{3}\) = \(\frac{15}{x}\)
x\(\sqrt{3}\) = 3 x 15 = 45
x = \(\frac{45\sqrt{3}}{3}\) = 15\(\sqrt{3}\)m ( this is after rationalizing the denominator)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70205)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Differentiation
Solution
Differentiate y = (5x + 1)\(^4\)
A
20 (5x + 1)\(^3\)
B
4(5x + 1)\(^3\)
C
5(5x + 1)\(^3\)
D
(5x)\(^3\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{\text{dy}}{dx}\) = (5x + 1)\(^4\) = 20(5x + 1)\(^3\)
let u = (5x + 1) = \(\frac{du}{dx}\) = 5
y = u\(^4\) then \(\frac{dy}{du}\) = 4u\(^3\)
Therefore, \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{dy}{du}\times\frac{du}{dx}\) = 5 x 4u\(^3\) = 20(5x + 1)\(^3\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70250)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Differentiation
Solution
Differentiate Cos25º - Sin 25º
A
- ( Sin25º + Cos25º)
B
- ( Sec25 + Cot25)
C
- ( Cot25 + Sec25)
D
- ( Sin25 + Sec25)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Cos25º - Sin 25º
The differentiation of a constant = 0, But based on the Options provided
Cos 25º when differentiated = -Sin 25º and Sin25º = + Cos25º
Putting these together, we have - Sin25º - Cos25º = - ( Sin25º + Cos25º)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70280)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Statistics
Solution
The scores of students in a test are recorded as follows: 4, 3, 3, 2, 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 3, and 5. Find the mode of the mark.
A
2
B
3
C
4
D
5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
MODE = 3, the most frequent number.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70255)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Statistics
Solution
The average age of the four female teachers in a school is 40 and the average age of eight male teachers in the school is 25. Calculate the average age of the teachers in the school.
A
20
B
31
C
32
D
30
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total ages of four female teachers = 4 x 40 = 160
Total ages of eight male teachers = 8 x 25 = 200
Total ages of all the teachers in the school = 160 + 200 = 360
Average ages of all the teachers = \(\frac{\text{ total ages of all teachers}}{\text{total number of teachers}}\)
= \(\frac{360}{12}\) = 30.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70272)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Statistics
Solution
The mean of the numbers 13, 16, x, 18, 21, 2x, 35, is 22. Find the value of x
A
16
B
17
C
23
D
25
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Mean = \(\frac{ 13 + 16 + x + 18 + 21 + 2x + 35}{7}\) = 22
103 + 3x = 154
3x = 154 - 103 = 51
x = \(\frac{51}{3}\) = 17
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70281)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Statistics
Solution
Find the variance of a group of data whose standard deviation is 12.34 to the nearest whole number.
A
150
B
151
C
152
D
153
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
To find the variance from the standard deviation:
Given:
Standard deviation = 12.34
Variance = (12.34)\(^2\) = 152.2756
Rounding to the nearest whole number: Variance ≈ 152.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70283)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Statistics
Solution
Calculate the standard deviation of the following scores 5, 4, 6, 7, and 8
A
\(\sqrt{2}\)
B
\(\sqrt{3}\)
C
2
D
3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
mean = \(\frac{ 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8}{5}\) = 6
x
x - mean
(x - mean)\(^2\)
4
4 - 6 = -2
4
5
5 - 6 = -1
1
6
6 - 6 = 0
0
7
7 - 6 = 1
1
8
8 - 6 = 2
4
Variance = \(\frac{10}{5}\)
S.D = \(\sqrt{variance}\) = \(\sqrt{2}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70289)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Statistics
Solution
The weights of 15 students in a class are given as 25, 30, 32, 30, 42, 45, 48, 50, 52, 51, 42, 38, 40, and 42. What is the mode of the given data?
A
51
B
45
C
42
D
25
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Mode = 42
42 occurred thrice.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70349)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Measures of Location (Mean, Median, Mode)
Solution
Which of the following is a measure of central tendency?
A
Standard deviation
B
Range
C
Variance
D
Mean
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The measures of central tendency are: Mean, Median, and Mode while the measures of dispersion/spread are: Range, Variance, Standard Deviation, Interquartile Range (IQR), and Coefficient of Variation.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70181)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Permutation and Combination
Solution
In how many ways can 6 people sit around a table
A
120
B
240
C
60
D
30
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The number of ways is given by (n−1)!
For six people = (6−1)! = 5! = 120
Thus, the number of ways to seat 6 people around the table is: 120
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70186)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Permutation and Combination
Solution
From a class of 5 girls and 7 boys, a committee consisting of 2 girls and 3 boys is to be formed. How many ways can this be done?
A
350 ways
B
420 ways
C
550 ways
D
720 ways
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
To form a committee of 2 girls and 3 boys from 5 girls and 7 boys:
Step 1: Combinations for Girls = \(^5C_2\) = \(\frac{5!}{(5-2)!2!}\) = 10
Step 2: Calculate the Combinations for Boys = \(^7C_3\) = \(\frac{7!}{(7-3)!3!}\) = 35
the total number of ways to form the committee, multiply the combinations of girls and boys: 10 x 35 = 350ways
The total number of ways to form the committee is: 350.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70290)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Permutation and Combination
Solution
In how many ways can a committee of 5 be selected from a group of 7 males and 3 females, if the committee must have one female?
A
105ways
B
135 ways
C
210 ways
D
231 ways
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
To form a committee of 5 from 7 males and 3 females with at least one female:
Choose 1 female from 3: \(^3C_1\) = 3
Choose 4 males from 7: \(^7C_4\) = 35
Total ways = 3 \times 35 = 105
The total number of ways to select the committee is: 105ways.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70291)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Probability
Solution
A bag contains 7 red and 4 black identical balls. Two balls were picked at random from the bag and replaced each time. Find the probability the two balls were of same colour.
A
\(\frac{54}{121}\)
B
\(\frac{65}{121}\)
C
\(\frac{29}{55}\)
D
\(\frac{27}{55}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total Balls 7 + 4 = 11
Probability of Picking Two Balls of the Same Colour = RR or BB = \(\frac{7}{11} \times \frac{7}{11}\) + \(\frac{4}{11} \times \frac{4}{11}\)
= \(\frac{49}{121}\) + \(\frac{16}{121}\) = \(\frac{65}{121}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70292)