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UTME / JAMB 1988
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
Simplify \(\frac{1}{x^2 + 5x + 6}\) + \(\frac{1}{x^2 + 3x + 2}\)
A
\(\frac{x}{(x +2)(x - 3)}\)
B
\(\frac{2}{(x + 5)(x - 3)}\)
C
\(\frac{2}{(x + 1)(x + 3)}\)
D
\(\frac{2}{(x - 1)(x - 3)}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{1}{x^2 + 5x + 6}\) + \(\frac{1}{x^2 + 3x + 2}\) = \(\frac{1}{(x + 2)(x + 3)}\) + \(\frac{1}{(x + 1)(x + 2)}\)
\(\frac{(x + 1)+ (x + 3)}{(x + 1)(x + 2)(x + 3)}\) = \(\frac{x + 1 + x + 3}{(x + 1)(x + 2)(x + 3)}\)
\(\frac{2x + 4}{(x + 1)(x + 2)(x + 3)}\) = \(\frac{2(x + 2)}{(x + 1)(x + 2)(x + 3)}\)
= \(\frac{2}{(x + 1)(x + 3)}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31731)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
If cot \(\theta\) = \(\frac{x}{y}\), find cosec\(\theta\)
A
\(\frac{1}{y}\)(x2 + y2)
B
\(\frac{x}{y}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{y}\)\(\sqrt{x^2 + y^2}\)
D
\(\frac{x - y}{y}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\cot \theta = \frac{x}{y}\)
\(\implies \tan \theta = \frac{y}{x}\)
\(opp = y; adj = x\)
Using Pythagoras theorem, \(Hyp^{2} = Opp^{2} + Adj^{2}\)
\(Hyp^{2} = y^{2} + x^{2}\)
\(Hyp = \sqrt{y^{2} + x^{2}}\)
\(\sin \theta = \frac{y}{\sqrt{y^{2} + x^{2}}}\)
\(\therefore \csc \theta = \frac{\sqrt{y^{2} + x^{2}}}{y}\)
= \(\frac{1}{y}(\sqrt{y^{2} + x^{2}})\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31735)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
In triangle PQR, PQ = 1cm, QR = 2cm and PQR = 120o Find the longest side of the triangle
A
\(\sqrt{3}\)cm
B
\(\sqrt{7}\)cm
C
3cm
D
7cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
PR2 = PQ2 + QR2 - 2(QR)(PQ) COS 120o
PR2 = 12 + 22 - 2(1)(2) x - cos 60o
= 5 - 2(1)(2) x -\(\frac{1}{2}\)
= 5 + 2 = 7
PR = \(\sqrt{7}\)cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31739)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
If a metal pipe 10cm long has an external diameter of 12cm and a thickness of 1cm find the volume of the metal used in making the pipe
A
120\(\pi\)cm3
B
110\(\pi\)cm3
C
60\(\pi\)cm3
D
50\(\pi\)cm3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The volume of the pipe is equal to the area of the cross section and length.
let outer and inner radii be R and r respectively.
Area of the cross section = (R2 - r2)
where R = 6 and r = 6 - 1
= 5cm
Area of the cross section = (62 - 52)\(\pi\) = (36 - 25)\(\pi\)cm sq
vol. of the pipe = \(\pi\) (R2 - r2)L where length (L) = 10
volume = 11\(\pi\) x 10
= 110\(\pi\)cm3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31768)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
PQR is a triangle in which PQ = 10cm and QPR = 60oS is a point equidistant from P and Q. Also S is a point equidistant from PQ and PR. If U is the foot of the perpendicular from S on PR, find the length SU in cm to one decimal place
A
2.7
B
4.33
C
3.1
D
3.3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\bigtriangleup\)PUS is right angled
\(\frac{US}{5}\) = sin60o
US = 5 x \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\)
= 2.5\(\sqrt{3}\)
= 4.33cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31769)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
If x and y represent the mean and the median respectively of the following set of numbers 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, find the \(\frac{x}{y}\) correct to one decimal place
A
18
B
15
C
1.0
D
5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Mean \(\bar{x}\) = \(\frac{156}{10}\) = 15.6
Median = \(\bar{y}\) = \(\frac{15 + 16}{2}\)
\(\frac{31}{2}\) = 15.5
\(\frac{x}{y}\) = \(\frac{15.6}{15.5}\) = 1.0065
1.0(1 d.p)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31770)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
If two dice are thrown together, what is the probability of obtaining at least a score of 10?
A
\(\frac{1}{6}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{12}\)
C
\(\frac{5}{6}\)
D
\(\frac{11}{12}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The total sample space when two dice are thrown together is 6 x 6 = 36
\(\begin{array}{c|c} & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6\\ 1. & 1.1 & 1.2 & 1.3 & 1.4 & 1.5 & 1.6\\ 2 & 2.1 & 2.2 & 2.3 & 2.4 & 2.5 & 2.6\\3 & 3.1 & 3.2 & 3.3 & 3.4 & 3.5 & 3.6\\ 4 & 4.1 & 4.2 & 4.3 & 4.4 & 4.5 & 4.6\\ 5 & 5.1 & 5.2 & 5.3 & 5.4 & 5.5 & 5.6\\6 & 6.1 & 6.2 & 6.3 & 6.4 & 6.5 & 6.6 \end{array}\)
At least 10 means 10 and above
P(at least 10) = \(\frac{6}{36}\)
= \(\frac{1}{6}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31783)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, PQRS is a circle. If chords QR and RS are equal, calculate the value of x
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
80o
B
60o
C
45o
D
40o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
SRT is a straight line, where QRT = 120
SRQ = 180o - 120o = 60o - (angle on a straight line)
also angle QRS = 180o - 100o (angle on a straight line) . In angles where QR = SR and angle SRQ = 60o
x = 100 - 60 = 40o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32837)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, PQ is a parallel to ST and QRS = 40o. Find the value of x
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
55o
B
60o
C
65o
D
75o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the figure, 3x + x - 40o = 180o
4x = 180o + 40o
4x = 220o
x = \(\frac{220}{4}\)
= 55o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32873)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, PS = 7cm and RY = 9cm. IF the area of parallelogram PQRS is 56cm2. Find the area of trapezium PQTS
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
56cm2
B
112cm2
C
120cm2
D
176cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the figure, PS = QR = YT = 7cm
Area of parallelogram PQRS = 56cm
56 = base x height, where base = 7
7 x h = 56cm,
h = \(\frac{56}{7}\)
= 8cm
Area of trapezium \(\frac{1}{2}\) (sum of two sides)x height where two sides are QT and PS but QT = QR + RY + YT = 7 +9 + 7 = 23cm
Area of trapezium PQTS = \(\frac{1}{2}\)(23 + 7) x 8
\(\frac{1}{2}\) x 30 x 8 = 120cmsq
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32875)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, STQ = SRP, PT = TQ = 6cm and QS = 5cm. Find SR
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
\(\frac{47}{5}\)
B
5
C
\(\frac{32}{5}\)
D
\(\frac{22}{5}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From similar triangle, \(\frac{QS}{QP} = \frac{TQ}{QR} = \frac{5}{12} = \frac{6}{QR}\)
QT = \(\frac{6 \times 12}{5} = \frac{72}{5} = SR = QR - QS\)
= \(\frac{72}{5} - 5 = \frac{72 - 25}{5}\)
= \(\frac{47}{5}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32876)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, PS = RS = QS and QSR = 50^\circ. Find QPR
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
25O
B
40O
C
50O
D
65O
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In the figure PS = RS = QS, they will have equal base QR = RP
In angle SQR, angle S = 50º
In angle QRP, 65 + 65 = 130º
Since RQP = angle RPQ = \(\frac{180 - 130}{2}\)
= \(\frac{50}{2} = 25^o\)
QPR = 25^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32877)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, XR and YQ are tangents to the circle YZXP if ZXR = 45^\circ and YZX = 55^\circ, Find ZYQ
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
135O
B
125O
C
100O
D
90O
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given: ∠ZXR = 45º (tangent XR), ∠YZX = 55º (inscribed angle).
∠YZX subtends arc YX, so arc YX = 2 \times 55^\circ = 110º.
Major arc YZX = 360º - 110º = 250º.
By the alternate segment theorem, ∠ZXR subtends arc XZ, so arc XZ = 2 \times 45º = 90º.
Arc YZ = 250º - 90º = 160º.
Major arc YZ = 360º - 160º = 200º.
∠ZYQ (tangent YQ) = \(\frac{1}{2}\) \times major arc YZ = \(\frac{1}{2}\) \times 200º = 100º (by alternate segment theorem, larger arc for obtuse angle).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32878)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, a solid consists of a hemisphere surmounted by a right circular cone, with radius 3.0cm and height 6.0cm. Find the volume of the solid
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
36\(\pi\)cm 3
B
54\(\pi\)cm 2
C
18\(\pi\)cm 2
D
108\(\pi\)cm 2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The volume of the solid = vol. of cone + vol. of hemisphere
volume of cone = \(\frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h\)
= \(\frac{1 \pi}{3} \times (3)^2 x 6 = 18 \pi cm^2\)
vol. of hemisphere = \(\frac{4 \pi r^3}{6} = \frac{2 \pi r^3}{3}\)
= \(\frac{2 \pi}{3} \times (3)^3 = 18\pi cm^3\)
vol. of solid = 18\(\pi\) + 18\(\pi\)
= 36\(\pi\)cm3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32879)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:
Our government is making determined efforts to eradicate illiteracy
A
compulsory
B
ineffective
C
innocent
D
unreliable
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 #5545)