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UTME / JAMB 1978
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Simplify \(\frac{(a - \frac{1}{a}) (a^{\frac{4}{3}} + \frac{1}{a^{\frac{2}{3}}})}{a^2 - (\frac{1}{a})^2}\)
A
a\(\frac{2}{3}\)
B
a-\(\frac{1}{3}\)
C
\(a^{2}\) + 1
D
a
E
a\(\frac{1}{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{(a - \frac{1}{a}) (a^{\frac{4}{3}} + \frac{1}{a^{\frac{2}{3}}})}{a^2 - \left(\frac{1}{a}\right)^2}\)
\( = \frac{(a - \frac{1}{a}) \left(a^{\frac{4}{3}} + \frac{1}{a^{\frac{2}{3}}}\right)}{\left(a - \frac{1}{a}\right)\left(a + \frac{1}{a}\right)} \)
\(= \frac{a^{\frac{4}{3}} + \frac{1}{a^{\frac{2}{3}}}}{a + \frac{1}{a}}\)
\(= \frac{\frac{a^{2} + 1}{a^{\frac{2}{3}}}}{\frac{a^2 + 1}{a}}\)
\(= \frac{1}{a^{\frac{2}{3}}} \cdot a\)
\(= a^{1 - \frac{2}{3}} = a^{\frac{1}{3}}\)
\(\boxed{a^{\frac{1}{3}}}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32722)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1978
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
If x\(^4\) - kx\(^3\) + 10x\(^2\) + lx - 3 is divisible by (x - 1), and if when it is divided by (x + 2) the remainder is 27, find the constants k and l
A
k = -7, 1 = -15
B
k = -15, 1 = -7
C
k = \(\frac{15}{3}\) , 1 = -7
D
k = \(\frac{7}{3}\) , 1 = -17
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
If k = -7 is put as l = -15, the equation x\(^4\) - kx\(^3\) + 10x\(^2\) + lx - 3 becomes x\(^4\) - (7x\(^3\)) + 10x\(^2\) + (15) -3 = x\(^4\) + 7x\(^3\) + 10x\(^2\) - 15x - 3
This equation is divisible by (x - 1) and (x + 2) with the remainder as 27
k = -7, l = -15
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32723)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1978
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
The angle of elevation of the top of a vertical tower from a point A on the ground is 60o. From a point B, 2 units of distance further away from the foot of the tower, the angle of elevation of the tower is 45o. Find the distance of A from the foot of the tower
A
3 + \(\sqrt{3}\)
B
5 + \(\sqrt{3}\)
C
3 - \(\sqrt{3}\)
D
1
E
\(\sqrt{3}\) + 1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In < AFT: \(\frac{TF}{AF}\) = tan60º
therefore, TF = xtan60º ..................1
In < BFT: \(\frac{TF}{BF}\) = tan45º
TF = ( 2 + x )tan45º .......................2
equating equations 1 and 2
xtan60º = ( 2 + x )tan45º
But tan60º = \(\sqrt3\) and tan45º = 1
x \(\sqrt3\) = 2 + x
x \(\sqrt3\) - x = 2
x ( \(\sqrt3\) - 1) = 2
x = \(\frac{2}{(\sqrt3\)) - 1}\)
rationalizing the denominator x = \(\frac{2(\sqrt3 + 2)}{3 - 1}\) = \(\frac{2(\sqrt3 + 1)}{2}\) = \(\sqrt3\) + 1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32725)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1978
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
The vectors a and b are given in terms of two perpendicular units vectors i and j on a plane by a = 2i - 3j, b = -i + 2j. Find the magnitude of the vector a + 3b
A
2
B
4
C
\(\sqrt{10}\)
D
35
E
2.2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
a = 2i - 3j - 3i + 6j
= -i + 3j
= \(\sqrt{5 \times 2}\)
= \(\sqrt{10}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32726)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1978
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
Add the same number to the numerator and denominator of \(\frac{3}{18}\). If the resulting fraction is \(\frac{1}{2}\), then the number added is
A
13
B
14
C
15
D
12
E
11
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let x be the no. \(\frac{3 + x}{
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32727)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1978
Algebraic Expressions, Polynomials & Factorisation
Solution
The smallest number such that when it is divided by 8 has a remainder of 6 and when it is divided by 9, has a remainder of 7 is
A
387
B
493
C
502
D
441
E
634
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Possible multiples of 8 and 9 = 72, 144, 216, 288, 360, 432, 576, 648.
\(\frac{387}{8}\) has remainder = 3; \(\frac{387}{9}\) has remainder 0.
\(\frac{493}{8}\) has remainder 5; \(\frac{493}{9}\) has remainder 7.
\(\frac{502}{8}\) has remainder 6; \(\frac{502}{9}\) has remainder 7.
\(\frac{441}{8}\) has remainder 1; \(\frac{441}{9}\) has remainder 0.
\(\frac{634}{8}\) has remainder 2; \(\frac{634}{9}\) has remainder 4.
Hence 502 is the answer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32728)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1978
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, DE//BC: DB//FE: DE = 2cm, FC = 3cm, AE = 4cm. Determine the length of EC.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
4cm
B
6cm
C
3cm
D
2cm
E
1cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Angles ADE and EFC are similar,
Therefore,
= \(\frac{x}{3} = \frac{4}{2}\)
= \(\frac{x}{3} = 2\)
x = 3 x 2 = 6
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32729)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1978
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, AB is parallel to CD then x + y + z is
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
185o
B
200o
C
270o
D
360o
E
195o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x + y + z = 360^\circ (angles at a point)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32730)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1978
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence;
In the match against the uplanders team, the sub mariners turned out to be the dark horse
A
played most brilliantly
B
played below their usual form
C
won unexpectedly
D
lost as expected
E
won as expected
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The term "dark horse" is an idiomatic expression that refers to a little-known or less-favoured contender in a competition who unexpectedly achieves success. In the context of the sentence, describing the sub mariners as "the dark horse" suggests that they were not widely expected to win, but they surprised everyone by emerging victorious in the match against the uplanders team.
Therefore, option C, "won unexpectedly," accurately conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the sentence.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #84)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1978
Prescribed Literature Texts & Literary Appreciation
Solution
Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence:
Only the small fry gets punished for such social misdemeanours.
A
small boys
B
unimportant people
C
frightened people
D
frivolous people
E
inexperienced people
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The expression "small fry" in this context is used as a metaphor to refer to unimportant or insignificant people. So, the sentence is saying that only the unimportant or insignificant individuals get punished for such social misdemeanors.
Option B, "unimportant people," is the best fit because it conveys the idea that those who are not considered significant or influential in the situation are the ones facing punishment. The term "small fry" is often used to describe individuals of little importance or influence in a particular context.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #86)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1978
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence;
He spoke with his heart in his mouth
A
courageously
B
with such unusual cowardice
C
with a lot of confusion in his speech
D
without being able to make up his mind
E
with fright and agitation
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Heart is in his/her mouth; If someone's heart is in their mouth, they are feeling extremely nervous
feeling of being anxious and worried.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #89)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1978
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence;
The leader in today's issue of our popular newspaper focuses on inflation
A
president
B
headline
C
editorial
D
columnist
E
proprietor
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A leader in a newspaper is a piece of writing which gives the editor's opinion on an important news item.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #92)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1978
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence;
From the ways my friend talks, you can see he is such a bore
A
rude
B
brilliant
C
uninteresting
D
overbearing
E
humorous
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A bore is generally an uninteresting person; a boring person.
To talk or act in a way that makes someone lose interest:
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #95)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1978
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence;
His jail terms were to run concurrently
A
simultaneously
B
uniformly
C
laboriously
D
consecutively
E
judiciously
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "concurrently" means happening at the same time. In this context, it means that the sentences are served at the same time rather than one after the other.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #98)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1978
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence;
There is some obvious symmetry in the whole presentation
A
confusion
B
hesitation
C
excitement
D
orderliness
E
dissatisfaction
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence suggests that the presentation has a sense of balance, harmony, and organization, which aligns with the meaning of "symmetry." Therefore, "orderliness" best captures this idea.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #100)