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Biology
UTME / JAMB 1998
Adaptation & Evolution
In the whistling pine, leaves are reduced to brown scales and young stems are green. This is an adaptation for
A
obtaining food
B
conserving nutrients
C
storing water
D
reducing transpiration
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Official Exam / Past Question Archive
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Evaluate 64.764\(^2\) - 35.236\(^2\) correct to 3 significant figures
A
2960
B
2950
C
2860
D
2850
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(64.764 - 35.236)(64.764 + 35.236)
= 29.528 x 100
= 2950 to 3 sig. fig.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #30783)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
Solve the simultaneous equations \(\frac{2}{x} - {\frac{3}{y}}\) = 2, \(\frac{4}{x} + {\frac{3}{y}}\) = 10
A
x = \(\frac{3}{2}\), y = \(\frac{3}{2}\)
B
x = \(\frac{1}{2}\), y = \(\frac{3}{2}\)
C
x = \(\frac{-1}{2}\), y = \(\frac{-3}{2}\)
D
x = \(\frac{1}{3}\), y = \(\frac{3}{2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{2}{x} - {\frac{3}{y}}\) = 2.....(1)
\(\frac{4}{x} + {\frac{3}{y}}\) = 10 ... (2)
(1) + (2):
\(\frac{6}{x}\) = 12 \(\to\) x = \(\frac{6}{12}\)
x = \(\frac{1}{2}\)
put x = \(\frac{1}{2}\) in equation (i)
= 4 - \(\frac{3}{y}\) = 2
= 4 - 2
= \(\frac{3}{y}\)
therefore y = \(\frac{3}{2}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #30801)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Reflection, Refraction & Dispersion of Light
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, which of the angles \( \theta _1 \) , \( \theta _2 \) , \( \theta _3 \) and \( \theta _4 \) is the angle of deviation of the ray of light passing through the glass prism XYZ?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
\( \theta _3 \)
B
\( \theta _2 \)
C
\( \theta _1 \)
D
\( \theta _4 \)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
\( \theta _3 \) shows the angle of deviation
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #41741)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Waves, Sound & Vibrations
Solution
Ripples on water and light waves are similar because both?
A
have the same frequency
B
can be refracted and diffracted
C
are longitudinal waves
D
have the same velocity
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Examples of transverse waves include:
ripples on the surface of water.
vibrations in a guitar string.
a Mexican wave in a sports stadium.
electromagnetic waves – eg light waves, microwaves, radio waves.
Some basic properties of light :
Reflection of light.
Refraction of light.
Diffraction of light.
All kinds of waves have the same fundamental properties of reflection, refraction, diffraction and interference,
and all waves have a wavelength, frequency, speed and amplitude.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #27699)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 1997
Water, Solutions & Solubility
Solution
A major process involved in the softening of hard water is the?
A
conversion of a soluble calcium salt to its trioxoncarbonate (lV)
B
decomposition of calcium trioxocarbonate (lV)
C
conversion of an insoluble calcium salts to its trioxocarbonate (lV)
D
oxidation of calcium atoms to its ions
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Now in permanent hardness of water, when washing soda is treated with water, the carbonate ions from sodium carbonate react with calcium and magnesium ions in water and produce an insoluble product.
Therefore, calcium carbonate is precipitated out.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #13794)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
Find the value of (0.006)3 + (0.004)3 in standard form
A
2.8 x 10-9
B
2.8 x 10-7
C
2.8 x 10-8
D
2.8 x 10-6
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(0.006)3 + (0.004)3 = 2.16 x 10-7
(2.16 + 0.64) x 10-7
= 2.8 x 10-7
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30785)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Given that loga2 = 0.693 and loga3 = 1.097, find loga 13.5
A
1.404
B
1.790
C
2.598
D
2.790
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
loga 13.5 = loga \(\frac{27}{2}\)
= 3loga 3 - log2a
= 3 x 1.097 - 0.693
= 2.598
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30786)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
If \(8^{\frac{x}{2}} = (2^{\frac{3}{8}})(4^{\frac{3}{4}}\)), find x
A
\(\frac{3}{8}\)
B
\(\frac{3}{4}\)
C
\(\frac{4}{5}\)
D
\(\frac{5}{4}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
8\({\frac{x}{2}}\) = \(2^{\frac{3}{8}})(4^{\frac{3}{4}}\))
applying the laws of indices.
(\(2^{3\times (\frac{x}{2})}) = (2^{\frac{3}{8}})(2^{2\times (\frac{3}{4})}\))
\(2^{\frac{3x}{2}} = (2^{\frac{3}{8}})(2^{(\frac{3}{2})}\))
\(\frac{3x}{2} = \frac{3}{8} + \frac{3}{2}\)
\(\frac{3x}{2} = \frac{3 + 12}{8}\)
\(\frac{3x}{2} = \frac{15}{8}\)
24x = 30
x = \(\frac{30}{24} = \frac{5}{4}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30790)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Simplify \(\frac{2\sqrt{3} + 3\sqrt{5}}{3\sqrt{5} - 2\sqrt{3}}\)
A
\(\frac{19 + 4\sqrt{25}}{11}\)
B
\(\frac{19 + 4\sqrt{15}}{11}\)
C
\(\frac{19 + 2\sqrt{15}}{11}\)
D
\(\frac{19 + 2\sqrt{15}}{19}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{(2\sqrt{3} + 3\sqrt{5})(3\sqrt{5} + 2\sqrt{3})}{(3\sqrt{5} - 2\sqrt{3})(3\sqrt{5} - 2\sqrt{3})}\)
= \(\frac{57 + 12\sqrt{15}}{33}\)
=\(\frac{19 + 4\sqrt{15}}{11}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30793)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
Find the simple interest rate percent per annum at which N1,000 accumulates to N1,240 in 3 years
A
6%
B
8%
C
10%
D
12%
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
1 = \(\frac{PRT}{100}\)
1 = 1240 - 1000
= 240
R = \(\frac{240 \times 100}{100 \times 3}\)%
= 8%
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30795)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Sets, Logic & Venn Diagrams
Solution
If U = (s, p, i, e, n, d, o, u, r), X = (s, p, e, n, d) Y = (s, e, n, o, u), Z = (p, n, o, u, r) find X ∩( Y ∪ Z)
A
(p, o, u, r)
B
(s, p, d, r)
C
(s, p, n, e)
D
(n, d, u)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(Y \cup Z\) = \({s, e, n, o, u, p, r}\)
\(X \cap (Y \cup Z)\) = \({p, e, n}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30797)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Sets, Logic & Venn Diagrams
Solution
A survey of 100 students in an institution shows that 80 students speak Hausa and 20 students speak Igbo, while only 9 students speak both language. How many students speak neither Hausa nor Igbo?
A
0
B
9
C
11
D
20
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let the number of students that speak Hausa and Igbo be represented by H and I respectively.
n(H only) = 80 - 9 = 71.
n(I only) = 20 - 9 = 11.
n(neither H nor I) = 100 - (71 + 9 + 11)
= 100 - 91 = 9 students.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30798)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
If the function f(fx) = x3 + 2x2 + qx - 6 is divisible by x + 1, find q
A
-5
B
-2
C
2
D
5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x + 1 = 0, x = -1; f(x) = x3 + 2x2 + qx - 6
0 = -1 + 2 - q - 6
q = -5
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30799)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Differentiation & Applications
Solution
Find the minimum value of X2 - 3x + 2 for all real values of x
A
-\(\frac{1}{4}\)
B
-\(\frac{1}{2}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{4}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
y = X2 - 3x + 2, \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) = 2x - 3
at turning pt, \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) = 0
∴ 2x - 3 = 0
∴ x = \(\frac{3}{2}\)
\(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}\) = \(\frac{d}{dx}\)(\(\frac{d}{dx}\))
= 270
∴ ymin = 2\(\frac{3}{2}\) - 3\(\frac{3}{2}\) + 2
= \(\frac{9}{4}\) - \(\frac{9}{2}\) + 2
= -\(\frac{1}{4}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30804)