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Biology
UTME / JAMB 1987
Reproduction in Plants & Animals
The flower shown above is
A
complete, regular, hermaphroditic with superior ovary
B
incomplete, regular, staminate with inferior ovary
C
complete, regular, hermaphroditic with inferior ovary
D
incomplete, irregular, pistillate with superior ovary
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Official Exam / Past Question Archive
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1986
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
Find the probability that a number selected at random from 40 to 50 is a prime
A
\(\frac{2}{11}\)
B
\(\frac{5}{11}\)
C
\(\frac{3}{11}\)
D
\(\frac{4}{11}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From 40 to 50 = these number are prime i.e. 41, 43, 47
prob. of selecting a prime No. is \(\frac{3}{11}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #32176)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1986
Circular Motion, Gravitation & Simple Harmonic Motion
Solution
Two objects, one having three times the mass of the other, are dropped at the same time from a tall building. When they are above the ground, the two objects will have the same?
A
Momentum
B
Kinetic energy
C
Potential energy
D
Acceleration
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Potential energy is energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position. when the body is above the ground, it possesses kinetic energy.
acceleration due gravity is at constant value of 10m/s\(^2\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #28487)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1986
Work, Energy, Power & Simple Machines
Diagram
Solution
fig 4 represents a block-and-tackle pulley system on which an effort of W newtons supports a load of 120.0N if the efficiency of the system is 40% then the value of W is
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
28.0N
B
48.0N
C
50.0N
D
288.0N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Efficiency = \(\frac{M.A\times100}{V.R}\)
V.R = 6
40= \(\frac{M.A\times100}{6}\)
M.A = \(\frac{6 \times40}{100}\)
M.A = 2.4
M.A= \(\frac{L}{E}\)
E= \(\frac{120}{2.4}\)
E = 50
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #41655)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1986
Temperature, Thermometry & Thermal Expansion
Solution
The expansion of solids can be considered a disadvantage in the?
A
balance wheel of a watch
B
fitting of wheels on rims
C
fire alarm
D
thermostat
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
expansion of wrist-watch causes lose of time
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #28495)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 1986
Organic Chemistry I: Hydrocarbons & Crude Oil
Solution
Which of the following is used as an 'anti-knock' in automobile engines?
A
Tetramethyl silane
B
Lead tetra-ethyl
C
Glycerol
D
n-heptane
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
knocking, in an internal-combustion engine, sharp sounds caused by premature combustion of part of the compressed air-fuel mixture in the cylinder.
Knocking is a phenomenon that occurs in a gasoline engine if the fuel used does not have a high enough octane rating.
Anti – knocking agents are chemical compounds added in the fuels that help in effective combustion.
An antiknock agent is a gasoline additive used to reduce engine knocking and increase the fuel's octane rating by raising the temperature and pressure at which auto-ignition occurs.
Examples are:
Methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT)
Ferrocene.
Iron pentacarbonyl.
Toluene.
Isooctane.
Ethanol boosts the octane number of fuel, which helps prevent pre-ignition knock.
Organic lead (tetraethyl lead) is used as an antiknock agent in gasoline and jet fuels.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14176)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1986
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Evaluate (212)3 - (121)3 + (222)3
A
(313)3
B
(1000)3
C
(1020)3
D
(1222)3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Evaluate (212)3 - (121)3 + (222)3
(221)3+
(222)3
1211
121
------
(1020)3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31994)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1986
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
If Musa scored 75 in biology instead of 57, his average mark in four subjects would have been 60. What was his total mark?
A
282
B
240
C
222
D
210
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let x represent Musa's total mark when he scores 57 in biology and Let Y represent Musa's total mark when he now scored 75 in biology, if he scored 75 in biology his new total mark will be \(\frac{Y}{4}\) = 60, y = 4 x 60 = 240
To get his total mark when he scored 57, subtract 57 from 75 to give 18, then subtract this 18 from the new total mark(ie. 240)
= 240 - 18
= 222
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32001)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1986
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Divide the L.C.M of 48, 64, and 80 by their H.C.F
A
20
B
30
C
48
D
60
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
48 = 24 x 3, 64 = 26, 80 = 24 x 5
L.C.M = 26 x 3 x 5
H.C.F = 24
\(\frac{2^6 \times 3 \times 5}{2^4}\)
= 22 x 3 x 5
= 4 x 3 x 5
= 12 x 5
= 60
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32004)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1986
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
Find the smallest number by which 252 can be multiplied to obtain a perfect square
A
2
B
3
C
5
D
7
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(252 = 2^{2} \times 3^{2} \times 7\)
\(\therefore\) To make 252 a perfect square, the smalest number to multiply with = 7.
\(252 \times 7 = 1764 = 42^{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32009)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1986
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Find the reciprocal of \(\frac{\frac{2}{3}}{\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{3}}\)
A
\(\frac{4}{5}\)
B
\(\frac{5}{4}\)
C
\(\frac{2}{5}\)
D
\(\frac{6}{7}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{2}{3}\) = \(\frac{2}{3}\)
= \(\frac{2}{3}\) x \(\frac{6}{5}\)
= \(\frac{4}{5}\)
reciprocal of \(\frac{4}{5}\) = \(\frac{1}{\frac{4}{5}}\)
= \(\frac{5}{4}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32013)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1986
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Three boys shared some oranges. The first received \(\frac{1}{3}\) of the oranges, the second received \(\frac{2}{3}\) of the remainder. If the third boy received the remaining 12 oranges, how many oranges did they share?
A
60
B
54
C
48
D
42
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
let x represent the total number of oranges shared, let the three boys be A, B and C respectively. A received \(\frac{1}{3}\) of x, Remainder = \(\frac{2}{3}\) of x . B received \(\frac{2}{3}\) of remainder (i.e.) \(\frac{2}{3}\) of x
∴ C received \(\frac{2}{3}\) of remainder (\(\frac{2}{3}\) of x) = 12
\(\frac{1}{3}\) x \(\frac{2x}{3}\) = 12
2x = 108
x = 54
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32017)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1986
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
If P = 18, Q = 21, R = -6 and S = -4, Calculate \(\frac{(P- Q)^3 + S^2}{R^3}\)
A
\(\frac{-11}{216}\)
B
\(\frac{11}{216}\)
C
\(\frac{-43}{116}\)
D
\(\frac{43}{116}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{(P- Q)^3 + S^2}{R^3}\) = \(\frac{(18 - 21)^3 + (-4)^2}{(-6)^3}\)
= \(\frac{-27 + 16}{R^3}\)
= \(\frac{-11}{-216}\)
= \(\frac{11}{216}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32018)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1986
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Simplify \(\frac{0.0324 \times 0.00064}{0.48 \times 0.012}\)
A
3.6 x 102
B
3.6 x 10-2
C
3.6 x 10-3
D
3.6 x 10-4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{0.0324 \times 0.00064}{0.48 \times 0.012}\) = \(\frac{324 \times 10^{-4} \times 10^{-5}}{48 x 10^{-2} x 12 x 10^{-3}}\)
\(\frac{324 \times 64 \times 1 0^{-9}}{48 \times 12 \times 10^{-5}}\) = 36 x 10-4
= 3.6 x 10-3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32019)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1986
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
Udoh deposited N150.00 in the bank. At the end of 5 years the simple interest on the principal was N55.00. At what rate per annum was the interest paid?
A
11%
B
7\(\frac{1}{3}\)%
C
5
D
3\(\frac{1}{2}\)%
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
S.I = \(\frac{PTR}{100}\)
R = \(\frac{100}{PT}\)
\(\frac{100 \times 50}{150 \times 6}\) = \(\frac{22}{3}\)
= 7\(\frac{1}{3}\)%
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32023)