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UTME / JAMB 1983
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Diagram
Solution
In a class of 60 pupils, the statistical distribution of the numbers of pupils offering Biology, History, French, Geography and Additional mathematics is as shown in the pie chart. How many pupils offer Additional Mathematics?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
15
B
10
C
18
D
12
E
20
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(2x - 24)^\circ + (3x - 18)^\circ + (2x + 12)^\circ + (x + 12)^\circ + x^\circ = 360^\circ
9x = 360^\circ + 18^\circ
x = \(\frac{378}{9}\)
= 42^\circ, if x = 42^\circ, then add maths = \(\frac{2x - 42}{360}\) x 60
= \(\frac{2 \times 42 - 24}{360}\) x 60
= \(\frac{84 - 24}{6}\)
= 10
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32765)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1983
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, find PRQ
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
66\(\frac{1}{2}\)o
B
62\(\frac{1}{2}\)o
C
125o
D
105o
E
65o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Angle subtended at any part of the circumference of the circle \(\frac{125^o}{2}\) at centre = 360o - 235o = 125o
\(\bar{PQR}\) = \(\frac{125}{2}\)
= 62\(\frac{1}{2}\)o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32766)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1983
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Diagram
Solution
Which of the following equations represents the graph?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
y = 1 + 2x + 3x2
B
y = 1 - 2x + 3x2
C
y = 1 + 2x - 3x2
D
y = 1 - 2x - 3x2
E
y = 3x2 + 2x - 1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The roots of the function are -1 and \(\frac{1}{3}\)
sum of roots = -1 + \(\frac{1}{3}\) = -\(\frac{2}{3}\)
product of roots = -1 x \(\frac{1}{3}\) = -\(\frac{1}{3}\)
\(x^2\) - (sum of roots)x + (product of roots) = 0
\(x^2\) - (-\(\frac{2}{3}\))x + (-\(\frac{1}{3}\)) = 0
\(x^2\) + \(\frac{2x}{3}\) - \(\frac{1}{3}\) = 0
3\(x^2\) + 2x - 1 = 0( multiple through by -1 since the graph of the quadratic equation is maximum)
1 - 2x - 3\(x^2\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32767)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1983
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
The figure FGHK is a rhombus. What is the value of angle X?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
30o
B
90o
C
150o
D
120o
E
60o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
o, o
o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32768)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1983
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
PQRS is a desk of dimensions 2m x 0.8 which is inclined at 30o to the horizontal. Find the inclination of the diagonal PR to the horizontal
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
30o 35'
B
30o 32'
C
15o 36'
D
10o
E
10o 42'
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
tan\(\theta\) = \(\frac{0.8}{2}\) = (0.4)
\(\theta\) = tan-1(0.4)
From the diagram, the inclination of the diagonal PR to the horizontal is 10o 42'
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32769)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1983
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
If O is the centre of the circle in the figure, find the value of x
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
50
B
260
C
100
D
65
E
130
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the diagram; The value of x = 360o - 2(130o)
= 360 - 260
= 100o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32770)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1983
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
PQRS isa cyclic quadrilateral which PQ = PS. PT is a tangent to the circle and PQ makes an angle of 50o with the tangent as shown in the figure. What is the size of QRS?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
50o
B
40o
C
110o
D
80o
E
100o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
< PSQ = < QPT = 50º
In \(\triangle\) PQS, PS = PQ (given) base angles of an isosceles triangle.
< QRS = 180º - < SPQ (opp
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32771)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1983
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Diagram
Solution
The farm yield of four crops on a piece of land in Ondo are represented on the pie chart. what is the angle of the sector occupies by Okro in the chart?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
11o
B
19\(\frac{1}{3}\)o
C
33\(\frac{1}{3}\)o
D
91\(\frac{1}{3}\)o
E
91o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Adding the values of all the items together, it gives 70
Okro sector = \(\frac{145}{270}\) x \(\frac{360^o}{1}\)
= 19.33o
= 19\(\frac{1}{3}\)o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32772)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1983
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, PQR is a straight line. Find the values of x and y
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
x = 22.5o, y = 33.75o
B
x = 15o, y = 52.5o
C
x = 22.5o, y = 45.0o
D
x = 56.25o, y = 11.5o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{3}{2}\)x + 3y + 45^\circ = 180^\circ
3x + 6y + 90^\circ = 360^\circ
3x + 6y = 270.......(i) x 2,
5x + y + y = 180^\circ
5x + 2y = 180^\circ ... (ii) x 6
6x + 12y = 540 ... (iii)
30x + 12y = 1080 ... (iv)
eqn(iv) - eqn(iii)
24x = 540
x = 22.5^\circ and y = 33.75^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32773)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1983
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, if PS = SR and PQ||SQ, what is the size of PQR?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
25o
B
50o
C
55o
D
65o
E
75o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
o = 180
o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32774)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1983
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
The story has to be taken with a grain of salt. This means that
A
you need some salt to listen to the story
B
there is not salt in the story
C
the story is questionable
D
the story is true
E
you have too much salt in story
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 #3594)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1983
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
It is usually hard to change the course of action when one crosses the rubicon. The underlined expression, as used in this sentence means to
A
pass through a place called rubicon
B
cross a river called rubicon
C
cross a bridge called rubicon
D
pass a special test
E
be irrevocably commited
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option E.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3596)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1983
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
The salesman tried to pull the wool over by the eye. This implies that the salesman tried to
A
force me to buy his goods
B
offer me cotton wool
C
make me by his wool
D
dupe me
E
cover my eyes with wool
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 #3598)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1983
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
Ijeoma counted her chickens before they were hatched. This means that Ijeoma
A
regarded each egg as a chicken
B
hatched the egg prematurely
C
assumed that her expectation had already been realized
D
protected her eggs from breaking
E
insured the eggs
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 #3601)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1983
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
Solo has resigned his job with the textile mills. He doesn't seem to worry about getting another job. His plans are still quite in the air. This means that his plans are
A
airmailed
B
airtight
C
uncertain
D
certain
E
airborne
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined phrase "quite in the air" is: C. uncertain This means that Solo's plans are not well-defined or settled and there is a lack of clarity about what he intends to do next.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3603)