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UTME / JAMB 1994
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, O is the centre of the circle. If SOQ is a diameter and o, what is the value of < PSQ
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
148o
B
104o
C
80o
D
52o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
o (angle in the same segment of a circle are equal)
But o (angle in a semicircle)
also o (angles in a triangle = 180o)
o + 90o = 190o
o = 180o
PSQ = 180o - 128o
PSQ = 52o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33037)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1994
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, PTS is a tangent to the circle TQR at T. Calculate < RTS
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
120o
B
70o
C
60o
D
40o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
RTS = RQT (angle between a tangent and a chord at the point of contact is equal to the angle in the alternate segment) But R = Q + T = 180
RQT = 180o - (50 + 60)
= 180o - 110o
= 70o
Since RQT = RTS = 70o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33038)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1994
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram. Find h
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
\(\frac{12}{7}\)cm
B
\(\frac{12}{7} \sqrt{6}\)cm
C
\(\frac{7}{12}\)cm
D
\(\frac{1}{2}\)cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
A\(\bigtriangleup\) = \(\sqrt{S(S - a) (S - b)(S - c)}\) (Hero's Formula)
S = \(\frac{a + b + c}{2}\) = \(\frac{5 + 6 + 7}{2}\)
\(\frac{18}{2} = 9\)
A\(\bigtriangleup\) = \(\sqrt{9 \times 4 \times 3 \times 2}\)
\(\sqrt{216} = 6 \sqrt{6}cm^3\)
A\(\bigtriangleup\) = \(\frac{1}{2} \times 6 \times h\)
6\(\sqrt{6} = \frac{1}{2} \times 7 \times h\)
h = \(\frac{12}{7} \sqrt{6}\)cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33039)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1994
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Diagram
Solution
In the frustum of the cone, the top diameter is twice the bottom diameter. If the height of the frustum is h centimeters, find the height of the cone
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
2h
B
2\(\pi\)h
C
\(\pi\)h
D
\(\frac{\pi h}{2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{x}{r}\) = \(\frac{x + h}{2r}\)
2 x r = r (x + h)
Total height of cone = x + h
but x = h
total height = 2h
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33040)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1994
Coordinate Geometry
Diagram
Solution
The equation of the line in the graph is
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
3y = 4x + 12
B
3y = 3x + 12
C
3y = -4x + 12
D
3y = -4x + 9
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Gradient of line = \(\frac{\text{Change in y}}{\text{Change in x}} = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}\)
y2 = 0, y1 = 4
x2 = 3 and x1 = 0
\(\frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} = \frac{0 - 4}{3 - 0} = \frac{-4}{3}\)
Equation of straight line = y = mx + c
where m = gradient and c = y
intercept = 4
y = \(\frac{-4x}{3}\) + 4, multiple through by 3
3y = - 4x + 12
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33041)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1994
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Diagram
Solution
The grades A1, A2, A3, C4 and F earned by students in a particular course are shown in the pie chart. What percentage of the students obtained a C4 grade?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
52.0
B
43.2
C
40.0
D
12.0
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Percentage of students who obtained C4 = \(\frac{43.2}{360}\) x 100% =
= \(\frac{4320}{360}\) = 12%
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33042)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1994
Tenses, Aspect & Conditionals
In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
Had he come that day, the problem would still not have been solved
A
He came that day, but the problem was not solved
B
He did not come that day, but the problem was solved
C
He did not come that day, and the problem was not solved
D
He did not come that day, but his presence would not have solved the problem
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 #7178)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1994
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
He is now the megaphone of the people's oppressors
A
He now speaks on behalf of the oppressors
B
He now carries the megaphone when the oppressors speaks
C
He is now the oppressor with loudest voice
D
He is the oppressor who no speaks with megaphone
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 #7179)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1994
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
In the question below, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence:
Here is Mr Pam the tailor
A
He is the only person known as Mr Pam, and he is a tailor
B
He is one of those known as Mr Pam, and he is a tailor
C
He is the only tailor, and he is Mr Pam
D
He is one of many tailors, and he is Mr Pam
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence introduces Mr. Pam and specifies that he is a tailor. It implies he is not the only tailor but one among others who may also be tailors. The sentence is neutral and does not suggest exclusivity either to his name or profession.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #7180)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1994
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
One of the guarantors shall sign here
A
It is desirable that on e of the guarantor signs here
B
It is reasonable that one of the guarantors signs here
C
It is obligatory that one of the guarantors signs here
D
It is advisable that one of the guarantors sign here
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word “shall” expresses obligation or requirement, especially in formal or legal English. When we rewrite sentences expressing obligation using expressions like:
It is obligatory that…
It is essential that…
It is necessary that…
We use the subjunctive form of the verb.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #7181)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1994
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
The paper carries many humorous cartoon on Saturdays
A
amorous
B
grievous
C
hilarious
D
grave
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A. amorous: This term refers to feelings of love or affection, which is not the opposite of "humorous." It's unrelated to the context of cartoons.
B. grievous: This term means causing great pain or sorrow, and it is not the opposite of "humorous." It represents a serious and somber tone.
C. hilarious: This term is similar in meaning to "humorous." It does not convey an opposite meaning; rather, it reinforces the idea of something being funny.
D. grave: This term is the most appropriate opposite in meaning to "humorous." "Grave" refers to something serious, solemn, or dignified, contrasting with the light and amusing nature of "humorous."
So, the correct answer is D. grave, as it provides the opposite meaning to "humorous" in the context of cartoons.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #7182)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1994
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
All through his years in public office, he found his father's advice invaluable
A
priceless
B
hopeless
C
worthless
D
helpful
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
invaluable means extremely useful; indispensable. (something is said to be invaluable mostly when a price cant be put on it. )
example "an invaluable source of information". the opposite of invaluable is worthless. which means having no real value or use.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #7183)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1994
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
The lecture was merely obfuscating the issue with his endless examples
A
complicating
B
clarifying
C
confusing
D
summarizing
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "obfuscating" means to make something unclear, confusing or difficult to understand by giving too much irrelevant or complex information.
In the sentence, it means the lecture was making the issue more confusing rather than clearer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #7184)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1994
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
Such measures end up exacerbating the pain.
A
aggravating
B
increasing
C
eliminating
D
alleviating
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The underlined word “exacerbating” means making something worse or more severe, especially something unpleasant like pain, a situation, or a problem. The opposite is alleviating, which means reducing or lessening pain or hardship.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #7185)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1994
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
Ina sentence, there must always be a concord between a subject and its verb
A
breach
B
departure
C
disagreement
D
dispute
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 #7186)