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Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1998
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
a cylindrical drum of diameter 56 cm contains 123.2 litres of oil when full. Find the height of the drum in centimeters
A
12.5
B
25.0
C
45.0
D
50.00
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
V = \(\pi r^2 h\)
= 123.2 x 1000
= \(\frac{22}{7}\) x 28 x 28 x h
= 123200 = 88 x 28h
= 2464h
∴ h = \(\frac{123200}{2464}\)
= 50cm
N.B: 1 litre = 1 dm3
= 1000cm3
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #30721)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1998
Equilibrium of Forces, Moments & Flotation
Solution
A uniform meter rule weighing 0.5N is to be pivoted on a knife-edge at the 30cm-mark. where will a force of 2N be placed from the pivot to balance the meter rule?
A
95cm
B
25cm
C
20cm
D
5cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Taking moment about P,
2 x d = 0.5 x (50 - 30)
2x = 10
x = 5 cm
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #27602)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1998
Scalars, Vectors & Relative Motion
Diagram
Solution
A body on the ground is acted on by a force of 10N at a point P as shown in the fig above. What force is needed to stop the body from moving eastwards?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
5N in the direction of east
B
5N in the diretion of west
C
5V3N in the direction of west
D
10N in the southwest direction
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The horizontal (eastward) component of the 10N force is = 10 cos60
→ 10 x 0.5 = 5N.
The equilibrant force needed to stop the body moving eastward must act in exactly the
opposite direction.
Therefore, the needed force is 5N in the direction of West
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #41743)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1998
Reflection, Refraction & Dispersion of Light
Solution
The most suitable type of mirror used for the construction of the search light is the?
A
concave mirror
B
convex mirror
C
spherical mirror
D
parabolic mirror
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
In optics, parabolic mirrors are used to gather light in reflecting telescopes and solar furnaces, and project a beam of light in flashlights, searchlights, stage spotlights, and car headlights.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #27651)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 1998
Particulate Nature of Matter, Laws & Formulae
Solution
A solid begins to melt when?
A
constituent particles acquires a greater kinetic energy
B
energy of vibration of particles of the solid is less than the intermolecular forces
C
constituent particles acquires energy above the average kinetic energy
D
energy of vibration of particles of the solid equals the intermolecular forces
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
When a solid is heated, the particles are given more energy and start to vibrate faster.
At a certain temperature, the particles vibrate so much that their ordered structure breaks down.
At this point the solid melts into liquid.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #13871)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 1998
Electrolysis & Electrochemical Cells
Solution
The oxide that remains unchanged when heated in hydrogen is?
A
CuO
B
Fe2O3
C
PbO2
D
ZnO
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Zinc oxide doesn't react to hydrogen gas because the reaction is not spontaneous.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #13921)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1998
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
If \(1011_2\) + \(X_7\) = \(25_{10}\), solve for X.
A
207
B
\(14_7\)
C
\(25_7\)
D
\(24_7\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(1011_2 + X_7 = 25_{10} = 1011_2 = 1 \times 2^3 + 0 \times 2^2 + 1 \times 2^1 + 1 \times 2^0\)
= 8 + 0 + 2 + 1
= \(11_{10}\)
\(X_7 = 25_{10} - 11_{10}\)
= \(14_{10}\)
\(\begin{array}{c|c}
7 & 14 \\ 7 & 2 R 0 \\ & 0 R 2
\end{array}\)
X = \(20_7\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30554)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1998
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
Evaluate [\(\frac{1}{0.03}\) \(\div\) \(\frac{1}{0.024}\)]-1 correct to 2 decimal places
A
3.76
B
1.25
C
0.94
D
0.75
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
[\(\frac{1}{0.03}\) + \(\frac{1}{0.024}\)]
= [\(\frac{1}{0.03 \times 0.024}\)]-1
= [\(\frac{0.024}{0.003}\)]-1
= \(\frac{0.03}{0.024}\)
= \(\frac{30}{24}\) = 1.25
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30559)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1998
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
If \(b^3\) = \(a^{-2}\) and \(c^{\frac{1}{3}}\) = \(a^\frac{1}{2}\)b, express c in terms of a
A
a-\(\frac{1}{2}\)
B
a\(\frac{1}{3}\)
C
a\(\frac{3}{2}\)
D
a\(\frac{2}{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(c^{\frac{1}{3}}\) = \(a^{\frac{1}{2}}\)b
b = \(a^{-2}\) and \(c^{\frac{1}{3}}\) = \(a^{\frac{1}{2}}\)b
b = \(a^{-\frac{2}{3}}\)
\(c^{\frac{1}{3}}\) = \(a^{\frac{1}{2}}\) x \(a^{-\frac{2}{3}}\) = \(a^{-\frac{1}{6}}\)
take the cube of both sides
c = (\(a^{-\frac{1}{6}})^3\) = \(a^{-\frac{1}{2}}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30603)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1998
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
Given that log4(Y - 1) + log4(\(\frac{1}{2}\)x) = 1 and log2(y + 1) + log2x = 2, solve for x and y respectively
A
2, 3
B
3, 2
C
-2, -3
D
-3, -2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
log4(y - 1) + log4(\(\frac{1}{2}\)x) = 1
log4(y - 1)(\(\frac{1}{2}\)x) \(\to\) (y - 1)(\(\frac{1}{2}\)x) = 4 ........(1)
log2(y + 1) + log2x = 2
log2(y + 1)x = 2 \(\to\) (y + 1)x = 22 = 4.....(ii)
From equation (ii) x = \(\frac{4}{y + 1}\)........(iii)
put equation (iii) in (i) = y (y - 1)[\(\frac{1}{2}(\frac{4}{y - 1}\))] = 4
= 2y - 2
= 4y + 4
2y = -6
y = -3
x = \(\frac{4}{-3 + 1}\)
= \(\frac{4}{-2}\)
X = 2
therefore x = -2, y = -3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30619)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1998
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Find the value of k if \(\frac{k}{\sqrt{3} + \sqrt{2}}\) = k\(\sqrt{3 - 2}\)
A
3
B
2
C
\(\sqrt{3}\)
D
\(\sqrt 2\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{k}{\sqrt{3} + \sqrt{2}}\) = k\(\sqrt{3 - 2}\)
\(\frac{k}{\sqrt{3} + \sqrt{2}}\) x \(\frac{\sqrt{3} - \sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3} - \sqrt{2}}\) = k\(\sqrt{3 - 2}\)
K(\(\sqrt{3}\) - K\(\sqrt{2}\) ) = K\(\sqrt{3}\) - 2
K\(\sqrt{3}\) - K\(\sqrt{3}\) - K\(\sqrt{2}\) = - 2
- K\(\sqrt{2}\) = - 2
K = \(\frac{- 2}{- \sqrt{2}}\)
K = \(\frac{2}{\sqrt{2}}\) x \(\frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{2}}\)
K = \(\frac{2\sqrt{2}}{2}\) = \(\sqrt{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30643)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1998
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
A market woman sells oil in cylindrical tins 10cm deep and 6cm in diameter at N15.00 each. If she bought a full cylindrical jug 18cm deep and 10cm in diameter for N50.00, how much did she make by selling all the oil?
A
N62.50
B
N35.00
C
N31.00
D
N25.00
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
V\(\pi\)r2h = \(\pi\)(3)2(10) = 90\(\pi\)cm3
V = \(\pi\)(5)2 x 18 = 450\(\pi\)cm3
No of volume = \(\frac{450\pi}{90\pi}\)
= 5
selling price = 5 x N15 = N75
profit = N75 - N50 = N25.00
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30649)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1998
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
A man is paid r naira per hour for normal work and double rate for overtime. if he does a 35-hour week which includes q hours of overtime, what is his weekly earning in naira?
A
r(35 + q)
B
q(35r - q)
C
q(35 + r)
D
r(35 + 2q)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The cost of normal work = 35r
The cost of overtime = q x 2r = 2qr
The man's total weekly earning = 35r + 2qr
= r(35 + 2q)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30650)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1998
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
Solve for the equation \(\sqrt{x}\) - \(\sqrt{(x - 2)}\) - 1 = 0
A
\(\frac{3}{2}\)
B
\(\frac{2}{3}\)
C
\(\frac{4}{9}\)
D
\(\frac{9}{4}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\sqrt{x}\) - \(\sqrt{(x - 2)}\) - 1 = 0
= \(\sqrt{x}\) - \(\sqrt{(x - 2)}\) = 1
= (\(\sqrt{x}\) - \(\sqrt{(x - 2)}\))2 = 1
= x - 2 \(\sqrt{x(x - 2)}\) + x -2 = 1
= (2x - 3)2 = [2 \(\sqrt{x(x - 4)}\)]2
= 4x2 - 12x + 9
= 4(x2 - 2x)
= 4x2 - 12x + 9
= 4x2 - 8x
4x = 9
x = \(\frac{9}{4}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30674)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1998
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Make \(\frac{a}{x}\) the subject of formula \(\frac{x + a}{x - a}\) = m
A
\(\frac{m - 1}{m + 1}\)
B
\(\frac{m + 1}{1 - m}\)
C
\(\frac{1 - m}{1 + m}\)
D
\(\frac{m + 1}{m - 1}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{x + a}{x - a}\) = m
x + a = mx - ma
a + ma = mx - x
a(m + 1) = x(m - 1)
\(\frac{a}{x}\) = \(\frac{m - 1}{m + 1}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30684)