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UTME / JAMB 1997
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Diagram
Solution
Find the volume of the prism
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
990cm3
B
880cm3
C
550cm3
D
495cm3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Volume of prism = base area x height
Base area = area of a trapezium = \(\frac{1}{2}(a + b)\times h = \frac{1}{2}(10 + 8)\times 5 = 9 \times 5 = 45cm^2\)
Height = 11cm
Therefore, volume of prism = 45 x 11 = \(495cm^3\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33070)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, XYZ is a triangle with XY = 5cm, XZ = 2cm and XZ is produced to E making the angle < YZE = 150o. If the angle XYZ = \(\theta\), calculate the value of sin\(\theta\)
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
\(\frac{3}{5}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
C
\(\frac{2}{5}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{5}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{5}{\sin 30^o} = \frac{2}{\sin \theta} = \frac{5}{\frac{1}{2}} = \frac{2}{\sin \theta}\)
10 = \(\frac{2}{\sin \theta}\)
sin\(\theta\) = \(\frac{2}{10}\)
= \(\frac{1}{5}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33071)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Diagram
Solution
The pie chart shows the income of a civil servant in a month. If his monthly income is N6000, find his monthly basic salary
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
N2050
B
N2600
C
N3100
D
N3450
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
360º - (60º + 60º + 67º + 50º = 237º)
360º - 237º = 123º
B. Salary = \(\frac{123}{360}\times N6000\)
= N2,050
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33072)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1997
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Diagram
Solution
In an examination, the result of a certain school is as shown in the histogram above. How many candidates did the school present?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
12
B
16
C
18
D
19
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
3 + 5 + 8 + 1 + 2 = 19
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33073)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The stadium had a capacity crowd in spite of the weather?
A
The weather favoured the crowd at the stadium
B
The crowd defied the weather to fill the stadium
C
The stadium was not filled because of the weather
D
The crowd loved the weather at the stadium
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 #10741)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The conference is biennial?
A
The conference is held twice every year
B
The conference is held twice in two years
C
The conference is held once every other year
D
The conference lasts for two years
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The term "biennial" refers to an event or occurrence that happens once every two years. Therefore, option C, "The conference is held once every other year," is accurate. The other options do not correctly convey the idea of an event happening once every two years.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10747)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Only two ministers survived the recent cabinet reshuffle?
A
In the recent changes in government, only two ministers were sacked
B
In the recent changes in government, all but two ministers remained alive
C
In recent changes in government, all but two ministers retained their posts
D
In recent changes in government, all but two ministers were sacked
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Only two ministers survived the recent cabinet reshuffle means that, every other minister in the cabinet was relieved of their duties except two minsters. (only two were retained). option D best explains that.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10749)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Bassey is as hard as nails?
A
Bassey is very strong
B
Bassey is very brave
C
Bassey is determined
D
Bassey is unsympathetic
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 #10765)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
He gave a painstaking account of his encounter with the ghost of his father?
A
sordid
B
fearful
C
half-hearted
D
tender-hearted
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 #10771)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
Bala was put off by Lanre's coquettish behaviour towards him?
A
unfriendly advances
B
inviting and friendly advances
C
quarrelsome attitude
D
interesting attitude
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 #10773)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
Since mortality is the lot of man, argued the preacher, we must all accept death with equanimity.
A
concern
B
uncertainty
C
serenity
D
anxiety
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
equanimity:calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation.
example "she accepted both the good and the bad with equanimity"
synonyms: composure · calmness · calm · level-headedness · self-possession · self-contro
Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10775)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
We admire the minister's passionate and dynamic characteristics.
A
cruel and passive
B
kind and forceful
C
passive and charmless
D
charmless and cruel
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Passionate" means having strong emotions or enthusiasm. Its opposite is "passive", which means lacking energy or enthusiasm. "Dynamic" means energetic and active. Its opposite is "charmless", which suggests a lack of appeal or liveliness.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10776)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
I was advised to stay away from cities that are ravaged by crime?
A
spoilt by
B
free from
C
suffering from
D
haven of
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 #10777)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
You can use lethal means if necessary to stop dangerous characters from molesting innocent citizens?
A
fatal
B
cruel
C
harmless
D
soft
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 #10779)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
His intention was not actually to punish the villagers, and in any case he is now making moves to pacify them?
A
placate
B
ridicule
C
appease
D
annoy
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 #10780)