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Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
The perimeter of a rectangular lawn is 24m. If the area of the lawn is 35m\(^2\), how wide is the lawn?
A
5cm
B
7m
C
12m
D
14m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Perimeter. of a rectangle = 2(L + B) = 24
Area of a rectangle = L x B = 35
From above, L + B = 12
L = 12 - B
L x B = 35(given)
12 - B)B = 35
12B - B\(^2\) = 35
B\(^2\) - 12B + 35 = 0
B\(^2\) - 7B - 5B + 35 = 0
B(B - 7) - 5(B - 7) = 0
(B-5)(B -7) = 0
B = 5m OR 7m
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31461)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
A car painter charges N40.00 per day for himself and N10.00 per day for his assistant. if a fleet of cars were painted for N2000.00 and the painter worked 10days more than his assistant, how much did the assistant receive?
A
N32.00
B
N320.00
C
N420.00
D
N1680.00
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let his assistant work for x days
∴ his master worked (x + 10) day. Amount received by master = 40(x + 10),
amount got by his assistance = 10x
Total amount collected = N2000.00
∴ 40(x + 10) + 10x = 2000
= 40x + 400 + 10x
= 2000
50x + 400 = 2000
50x = 2000 - 400
50x = 1600
x = \(\frac{1600}{50}\)
x = 32 days
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31464)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
Simplify \(\frac{x}{x + y}\) + \(\frac{y}{x - y}\) - \(\frac{x^2}{x^2 - y^2}\)
A
\(\frac{x}{x^2 - y^2}\)
B
\(\frac{y^2}{x^2 - y^2}\)
C
\(\frac{x^2}{x^2 - y^2}\)
D
\(\frac{y}{x^2 - y^2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{x}{x + y}\) + \(\frac{y}{x - y}\) - \(\frac{x^2}{x^2 - y^2}\)
\(\frac{x}{x + y}\) + \(\frac{y}{x - y}\) - \(\frac{x^2}{(x + y)(x - y}\)
= \(\frac{x(x - y) + y(x + y) - x^2}{(x + y)(x - y}\)
= \(\frac{x^2 + xy + xy + y^2 - x^2}{(x + y)(x - y}\)
= \(\frac{y^2}{(x + y)(x - y)}\)
= \(\frac{y^2}{(x^2 - y^2)}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31467)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Given that x2 + y2 + z2 = 194, calculate z if x = 7 and \(\sqrt{y}\) = 3
A
\(\sqrt{10}\)
B
8
C
12.2
D
13.4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given that x2 + y2 + z2 = 194, calculate z if x = 7 and \(\sqrt{y}\) = 3
x = 7
∴ x2 = 49
\(\sqrt{y}\) = 3
∴ y2 = 81 = x2 + y2 + z2 = 194
49 + 81 + z2 = 194
130 + z2 = 194
z2 = 194 - 130
= 64
z = \(\sqrt{64}\)
= 8
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31470)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Find the sum of the first twenty terms of the progression log a, log a2, log a3.....
A
log a20
B
log a21
C
log a200
D
log a210
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31471)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
Find the sum of the first 18 terms of the progression 3, 6, 12......
A
3(217 - 1)
B
3(218 - 1)
C
3(218 + 1)
D
3(217 - 1)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
3 + 6 + 12 + .....18thy term
1st term = 3, common ratio \(\frac{6}{3}\) = 2
n = 18, sum of GP is given by Sn = a\(\frac{(r^n - 1)}{r - 1}\)
s18 = 3\(\frac{(2^{18} - 1)}{2 - 1}\)
= 3(2^18 - 1)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31473)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Differentiation & Applications
Solution
At what value of x is the function x\(^2\) + x + 1 minimum?
A
-1
B
\(-\frac{1}{2}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
D
1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x\(^2\) + x + 1
\(\frac{dy}{dx}\) = 2x + 1
At the turning point, \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) = 0
2x + 1 = 0
x = -\(\frac{1}{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31474)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
If Cos \(\theta\) = \(\frac{12}{13}\). Find 1 + cot\(^2\)\(\theta\)
A
\(\frac{169}{25}\)
B
\(\frac{25}{169}\)
C
\(\frac{169}{144}\)
D
\(\frac{144}{169}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Cos \(\theta\) = \(\frac{12}{13}\)
x\(^2\) + 12\(^2\) = 13\(^2\)
x\(^2\) = 169- 144 = 25
x = \(\sqrt{25}\) = 5
Hence, tan\(\theta\) = \(\frac{5}{12}\) and cos\(\theta\) = \(\frac{12}{13}\)
If cot\(^2\)\(\theta\) = 1 + \(\frac{1}{tan^2\theta}\)
= 1 + \(\frac{1}{\frac{(5)^2}{12^2}}\)
= 1 + \(\frac{1}{\frac{25}{144}}\)
= 1 + \(\frac{144}{25}\)
= \(\frac{25 + 144}{25}\)
= \(\frac{169}{25}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31478)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
If the heights of two circular cylinders are in the ratio 2 : 3 and their base radii are in the ratio 9:8, What is the ratio of their volumes?
A
27 : 32
B
27 : 23
C
23 : 32
D
21 : 27
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{h_1}{h_2}\) = \(\frac{2}{3}\)
h2 = \(\frac{2h_1}{3}\)
\(\frac{r_1}{r_2}\) = \(\frac{9}{8}\)
r2 = \(\frac{9r_1}{8}\)
v1 = \(\pi\)(\(\frac{9r_1}{8}\))2(\(\frac{2h_1}{3}\))
= \(\pi\)r1 2h1 x \(\frac{27}{32}\)
v = \(\frac{\pi r_1 2h_1 \times \frac{27}{32}}{\pi r_1 2h_1}\) = \(\frac{27}{32}\)
v2 : v1 = 27 : 32
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31480)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Below are the scores of a group of students in a test
\(\begin{array}{c|c} Scores & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 \\ \hline \text{No. of students} & 1 & 4 & 5 & 6 & x & 2\end{array}\)
If the average scores is 3.5, find the value of x
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\begin{array}{c|c} Scores & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 \\ \hline \text{No. of students} & 1 & 4 & 5 & 6 & x & 2\end{array}\)
Average = 3.5
3.5 = \(\frac{(1 \times 1) + (2 \times 4) + (3 \times 5) + (4 \times 6) + 5x + (6 \times 2)}{1 + 4 + 5 + 6 + x + 2}\)
\(\frac{3.5}{1}\) = \(\frac{1 + 8 + 15 + 24 + 5x + 12}{18 + x}\)
\(\frac{3.5}{1}\) = \(\frac{60 + 5x}{18 + x}\)
60 + 5x = 3.5(18 \(\div\) x)
60 + 5x = = 63 + 1.5x
5x - 1.5x = 63 - 60
1.5x = 3
x = \(\frac{3}{1.5}\)
\(\frac{30}{15}\) = 2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31488)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Diagram
Solution
What is the equation of the quadratic function represented by the graph?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
y = x2 + x - 2
B
y = -x2 - x + 2
C
y = x2 - x - 2
D
y = -x2 - x + 2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The required equation is y = x2 - x - 2
i.e. B where the graph touches the graph touches the x-axis y = 0
x2 - x - 2 = 0 = (x + 1)(x - 2) = 0
Hence roots of the equation are -1 and 2 as shown in the graph
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32874)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, PS = QS = RS and QSR - 100o, find QPR
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
40o
B
50o
C
80o
D
100o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Since PS = QS = RS
S is the centre of circle passing through P, Q, R /PS/ = /RS/ = radius
QPR \(\pm\) \(\frac{100^o}{2}\) = 50o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32942)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
In triangles XYZ and XQP, XP = 4cm, XQ = 5cm and PQ = QY = 3cm. Find ZY
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
8cm
B
6cm
C
4cm
D
3cm
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 #32945)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, YXZ = 30o, XYZ = 105o and XY = 8cm. Calculate YZ
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
16\(\sqrt{2}\)cm
B
8\(\sqrt{2}\)cm
C
4\(\sqrt{2}\)cm
D
22cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
yzx + 105o + 30o = 180o
yzx = 180 - 155 = 45o
\(\frac{yz}{sin 30^o} = \frac{8}{sin 45^o}\)
yz = \(\frac{8 \sin 30}{sin 45}\)
= 8(\(\frac{1}{2}) = \frac{8}{1} \times \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{\sqrt{2}}{1}\)
= 4 \(\div\) \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\)
= 4\(\sqrt{2}\)cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32950)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Inequalities & Linear Programming
Diagram
In the figure, PQR is a semicircle. Calculate the area of the shaded region
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
125\(\frac{2}{7}\)2
B
149\(\frac{2}{7}\)cm2
C
234\(\frac{1}{7}\)cm2
D
267\(\frac{1}{2}\)cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32951)