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Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
If y = x sin x, Find \(\frac{d^2 y}{d^2 x}\)
A
2 cosx - x sinx
B
sinx + x cosx
C
sinx - x cosx
D
x sinx - 2 cosx
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(y = x \sin x\)
\(\frac{\mathrm d y}{\mathrm d x} = x \cos x + \sin x\)
\(\frac{\mathrm d^{2} y}{\mathrm d x^{2}} = x (- \sin x) + \cos x + \cos x\)
= \(2 \cos x - x \sin x\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31352)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Integration & Applications
Solution
Ice forms on a refrigerator ice-box at the rate of (4 - 06t)g per minute after t minutes. If initially there are 2g of ice in the box, find the mass of ice formed in 5 minutes
A
19.5
B
17.0
C
14.5
D
12.5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{dm}{dt}\) = 4 - 0.6t
\(\int\)dm = \(\int\)(4 - 0.6t)dt
m = \(4t - 0.3t^2 + c\), when t = 0, m = 2g
∴ c = 2
m = \(4t - 0.3t^2 + 2\), when t = 5 minutes
m = \(4(5) - 0.3(5)^2 + 2 = 20 - 7.5 + 2\)
= 14.5
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31353)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Differentiation & Applications
Solution
Obtain a maximum value of the function f(x) x\(^3\) - 12x + 11
A
-5
B
-2
C
2
D
27
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
f(x) = x\(^3\) - 12x + 11
\(\frac{df(x)}{dx)}\) = 3x\(^2\) - 12 = 0
∴ 3x\(^2\) - 12 = 0 \(\to\) x\(^2\) = 4
x = \(\pm\)2, f(+2) = 8 - 24 + 11 = -15
= f(-2) = (-8) + 24 + 11
= 35 - 8 = 27
∴ maximum value = 27
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31354)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Integration & Applications
Solution
a student blows a balloon and its volume increases at a rate of \(\pi\)(20 - t2)cm3S-1 after t seconds. If the initial volume is 0 cm3, find the volume of the balloon after 2 seconds
A
37.00\(\pi\)
B
37.33\(\pi\)
C
40.00\(\pi\)
D
42.67\(\pi\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{dv}{dt}\) = \(\pi\)(20 - t2)cm2S-1
\(\int\)dv = \(\pi\)(20 - t2)dt
V = \(\pi\) \(\int\)(20 - t2)dt
V = \(\pi\)(20 \(\frac{t}{3}\) - t3) + c
when c = 0, V = (20t - \(\frac{t^3}{3}\))
after t = 2 seconds
V = \(\pi\)(40 - \(\frac{8}{3}\)
= \(\pi\)\(\frac{120 - 8}{3}\)
= \(\frac{112}{3}\)
= 37.33\(\pi\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31355)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Integration & Applications
Solution
Evaluate the integral \(\int^{\frac{\pi}{4}}_{\frac{\pi}{12}} 2 \cos 2x \mathrm {d} x\)
A
-\(\frac{1}{2}\)
B
-1
C
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
D
1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\int_{\frac{\pi}{12}} ^{\frac{\pi}{4}} 2 \cos 2x \mathrm {d} x\)
= \([\frac{2 \sin 2x}{2}]|_{\frac{\pi}{12}} ^{\frac{\pi}{4}}\)
= \(\sin 2x |_{\frac{\pi}{12}} ^{\frac{\pi}{4}}\)
= \(\sin 2(\frac{\pi}{4}) - \sin 2(\frac{\pi}{12})\)
= \(\sin \frac{\pi}{2} - \sin \frac{\pi}{6}\)
= \(1 - \frac{1}{2} = \frac{1}{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31356)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
\(\begin{array}{c|c} x & 2 & 4 & 6 & 8\\ \hline f & 4 & y & 6 & 5 \end{array}\)
If the mean of the above frequency distribution is 5.2, find y
A
6.0
B
5.2
C
5.0
D
4.0
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Mean \(\bar{x}\) = \(\frac{\sum fx}{\sum f}\)
= \(\frac{5.2}{1}\)
= \(\frac{8 + 4y + 36 + 40}{4 + y + 6 + 5}\)
= \(\frac{5.2}{1}\) = \(\frac{84 + 4y}{15 + y}\)
= 5.2(15 + y) = 84 + 4y
= 84 + 4y = 78 + 5.2y
= 5.2y - 4y = 84 - 78
1.2y = 6
y = \(\frac{6}{1.2}\)
= \(\frac{60}{12}\)
= 5
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31358)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
\(\begin{array}{c|c} \text{No. of children} & 0 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 \\ \hline \text{No. of families} & 7 & 11 & 6 & 7 & 7 & 5 & 3 \end{array}\)
Find the mode and median respectively of the distribution above
A
2, 1
B
1, 2
C
1, 5
D
5, 2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the table, the mode = 1.
The median = 2.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31359)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
If the scores of 3 students in a test are 5, 6 and 7, find the standard deviation of their scores
A
\(\frac{2}{3}\)
B
\(\frac{2}{3}\sqrt{3}\)
C
\(\sqrt{\frac{2}{3}}\)
D
\(\sqrt{\frac{3}{2}}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(x) = \(\frac{5 + 6 + 7}{3}\)
= \(\frac{18}{3}\)
= 6
\(\begin{array}{c|c} scores(X) & \text{d = (x - x) deviation} & (deviation)^2\\\hline 5 & 5 - 6 & 1\\ 6 & 6 - 6 & 0 \\ 7 & 7 - 6 & 1\\ \hline & & 2\end{array}\)
S.D \(\sqrt{\frac{\sum d^2}{n}}\) where d = deviation = (x - x)
= \(\sqrt{\frac{2}{3}}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31361)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
Two perfect dice are thrown together, Determine the probability of obtaining a total score of 8
A
\(\frac{1}{12}\)
B
\(\frac{5}{36}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{6}\)
D
\(\frac{7}{36}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\begin{array}{c|c} & & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 \\ \hline a & 1 & 1, 1 & 1, 2 & 1, 3 & 1, 4 & 1, 5 & 1, 6\\\hline & 2 & 1,1 & 2, 2 & 2, 3 & 2, 4 & 2, 5 & 2, 6 \\\hline B & 3 & 3, 1 & 3, 2 & 3, 3 & 3, 4 & 3, 5 & 3, 6\\\hline & 4 & 4 , 1 & 4, 2 & 4, 3 & 4, 4 & 4, 5 & 4, 6\\\hline Die & 5 & 5, 1 & 5, 2 & 5, 3 & 5, 4 & 5, 5 & 5, 6 \\\hline & 6 & 6, 1 & 6, 2 & 6, 3 & 6, 4 & 6, 5 & 6, 6\end{array}\)
Probability of obtaining total score of 8 = \(\frac{5}{36}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31362)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
The probability of an event P is \(\frac{3}{4}\) while that of another event Q is \(\frac{1}{6}\). If the probability of both P and Q is \(\frac{1}{2}\). What is the probability of either P or Q.
A
\(\frac{1}{96}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{8}\)
C
\(\frac{5}{6}\)
D
\(\frac{11}{12}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Prob of P = \(\frac{3}{4}\)
Prob of Q = \(\frac{1}{6}\)
Prob of both P or Q = \(\frac{3}{4} + \frac{1}{6} = \frac{11}{12}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31364)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
Five people are to be arranged in a row for a group photograph. How many arrangements are there if a married couple in the group insist on sitting next to each other?
A
48
B
24
C
20
D
10
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Treat the couple as one block, giving us 4 units to arrange (the couple + 3 others).
Arrange the 4 units: 4! = 4 x 3 x 2 x 1 = 24.
Arrange the couple within their block: 2! = 2 x 1 = 2.
Total arrangements: 4! \times 2! = 24 \times 2 = 24 \times 2 = 48.
Thus, the total number of arrangements is 48.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31365)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
A student has 5 courses to take from Mathematics and physics. There are 4 courses in Mathematics and 3 in Physics which he can choose his courses so that he takes exactly two courses in Physics?
A
48
B
12
C
10
D
7
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total Mathematics courses = 4
Total Physics courses = 3
Courses to choose = 5
Courses in Physics to choose = 2
Courses in Mathematics to choose = 3
Mathematics = \(^{4} C_{3} = 4\)
Physics = \(^{3} C_{2} = 3\)
\(\therefore\) He can choose in 4 x 3 = 12 ways.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31366)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
The sketch is the curve of y = ax2 + bx + c. Find a, b and c respectively
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
1, 0, -4
B
-2, 2, -4
C
0, 1, -4
D
2, -2, -4
E
2, -2, -4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given the graph and the curve y = ax2 + bx + c the roots are x - 2 and 2 while its equation (x + 2)(x - 2) = y
y = x2 - 4 i.e. y = x2 + 0x - 4
a = 1, b = 0 and c = -4
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32983)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, TSP = 100^\circ and PRQ = 20^\circ. Find PQR.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
140o
B
120o
C
75o
D
30o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
PSR = 80^\circ
\(\therefore\) SRP = 20^\circ
\(\implies\) RPQ = 20^\circ
x = 140^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32984)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Diagram
In the figure, PQR is a semicircle while PQ and QR are chords. QS is the perpendicular from Q to the diameter PR. What is the expression for QS?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
QS = PS\(\sqrt{SR}\)
B
QS = \(\sqrt{(PS SR)}\)
C
QS = 2\(\sqrt{(PS SR)}\)
D
QS = \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\)\(\sqrt{(PS SR)}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32986)