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Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Number and Numeration
Solution
If x = (all prime factors of 44) and y = (all prime factors of 60), the elements of X ∪ Y and X ∩ Y respectively are
A
(2, 4, 3, 5, 11) and (4)
B
(4, 3, 5, 11) and (3, 4)
C
(2, 5, 11) and (2)
D
(2, 3, 5, 11) and (2)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x = (all prime factors of 44) and y = (all prime factors of 60)
∴ x = (2, 11), y = (2, 3, 5)
X ∪ Y = (2, 3, 5, 11),
X ∩ Y = (2)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31304)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Number and Numeration
Solution
Factorize \(9p^2 - q^2 + 6qr - 9r^2\)
A
(3p - 3q + r)(3p - q - 3r)
B
(6p - 3q - 3r)(3p - q - 4r)
C
(3p - q + 3r)(3p + q - 3r)
D
(3q - p + 3r)(3q - p + 3r)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(9p^{2} - q^{2} + 6qr - 9r^{2}\)
= \(9p^{2} - (q^{2} - 6qr + 9r^{2})\)
= \(9p^{2} - (q^{2} - 3qr - 3qr + 9r^{2})\)
= \(9p^{2} - (q(q - 3r) - 3r(q - 3r))\)
= \(9p^{2} - (q - 3r)^{2}\)
= \((3p + (q - 3r))(3p - (q - 3r))\)
= \((3p + q - 3r)(3p - q + 3r)\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31307)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Number and Numeration
Solution
Make t the subject of formula S = ut + \(\frac{1}{2} at^2\)
A
\(\frac{1}{a}\) (-u + \(\sqrt{U^2 - 2as}\))
B
\(\frac{1}{a}\) {u \(\pm\) (U2 - 2as)}
C
\(\frac{1}{a}\) {u \(\pm\) \(\sqrt{2as}\)}
D
\(\frac{1}{a}\) {-u + \(\sqrt{( 2as)}\)}
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given S = ut + \(\frac{1}{2} at^2\)
S = ut + \(\frac{1}{2} at^2\)
∴ 2S = 2ut + at2
= at2 + 2ut - 2s = 0
t = \(\frac{-2u \pm 4u^2 + 2as}{2a}\)
= -2u \(\pi\) \(\frac{\sqrt{u^2 4u^2 + 2as}}{2a}\)
= \(\frac{1}{a}\) (-u + \(\sqrt{U^2 - 2as}\))
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31311)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Number and Numeration
Solution
A man invested a sum of N280.00 partly at 5% and partly at 4%. if the total interest is N12.80 per annum, find the amount invested at 5%
A
14.00
B
120.00
C
140.00
D
160.00
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let the amounts invested at 4% and 5% respectively be x and y.
\(\therefore x + y = 280 ... (i)\)
Interest on x = \(\frac{x \times 4 \times 1}{100} = 0.04x\)
Interest on y = \(\frac{y \times 5 \times 1}{100} = 0.05y\)
\(\therefore 0.04x + 0.05y = 12.80\)
\(\implies 4x + 5y = 1280 ... (ii)\)
From (i), \(x = 280 - y\).
Put into (ii), \(4(280 - y) + 5y = 1280\)
\(1120 - 4y + 5y = 1280\)
\(1120 + y = 1280 \implies y = 1280 - 1120 = N160\)
\(\therefore\) N160 was invested at the rate of 5% per annum.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31312)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Number and Numeration
Solution
If x + 1 is a factor of x3 + 3x2 + kx + 4, find the value of k
A
6
B
-6
C
8
D
-8
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x + 1 is a factor of x3 + 3x2 + kx + 4
Let f(x) = x3 + 3x2 + kx + 4
∴ f(-1) = (-1)3 + 3(-1)2 + k(-1) + 4 = 0
-1 + 3 - k + 4 = 0
∴ k = 6
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31316)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Number and Numeration
Solution
Resolve \(\frac{3}{x^2 + x - 2}\) into partial fractions
A
\(\frac{1}{x - 1} - \frac{1}{x + 2}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{x + 1} + \frac{1}{x - 2}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{x + 1} - \frac{1}{x - 2}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{x - 2} + \frac{1}{x + 2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{3}{x^2 + x - 2}\) = \(\frac{3}{(x - 1)(x + 2)}\)
\(\frac{A}{x - 1}\) + \(\frac{B}{x + 2}\)
A(x + 2) + B(x - 1) = 3
when x = 1, 3A = 3 \(\to\) a = 1
when x = -2, -3B = 3 \(\to\) B = -1
= \(\frac{1}{x - 1} - \frac{1}{x + 2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31319)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Number and Numeration
Diagram
If in the diagram, FG is parallel to KM, find the value of x
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
75o
B
95o
C
105o
D
125o
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 #31338)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Number and Numeration
Solution
Ice forms on a refrigerator ice-box at the rate of (4 - 06t)g per minute after t minutes. If initially there are 2g of ice in the box, find the mass of ice formed in 5 minutes
A
19.5
B
17.0
C
14.5
D
12.5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{dm}{dt}\) = 4 - 0.6t
\(\int\)dm = \(\int\)(4 - 0.6t)dt
m = \(4t - 0.3t^2 + c\), when t = 0, m = 2g
∴ c = 2
m = \(4t - 0.3t^2 + 2\), when t = 5 minutes
m = \(4(5) - 0.3(5)^2 + 2 = 20 - 7.5 + 2\)
= 14.5
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31353)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Number and Numeration
Solution
Obtain a maximum value of the function f(x) x\(^3\) - 12x + 11
A
-5
B
-2
C
2
D
27
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
f(x) = x\(^3\) - 12x + 11
\(\frac{df(x)}{dx)}\) = 3x\(^2\) - 12 = 0
∴ 3x\(^2\) - 12 = 0 \(\to\) x\(^2\) = 4
x = \(\pm\)2, f(+2) = 8 - 24 + 11 = -15
= f(-2) = (-8) + 24 + 11
= 35 - 8 = 27
∴ maximum value = 27
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31354)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Number and Numeration
Solution
a student blows a balloon and its volume increases at a rate of \(\pi\)(20 - t2)cm3S-1 after t seconds. If the initial volume is 0 cm3, find the volume of the balloon after 2 seconds
A
37.00\(\pi\)
B
37.33\(\pi\)
C
40.00\(\pi\)
D
42.67\(\pi\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{dv}{dt}\) = \(\pi\)(20 - t2)cm2S-1
\(\int\)dv = \(\pi\)(20 - t2)dt
V = \(\pi\) \(\int\)(20 - t2)dt
V = \(\pi\)(20 \(\frac{t}{3}\) - t3) + c
when c = 0, V = (20t - \(\frac{t^3}{3}\))
after t = 2 seconds
V = \(\pi\)(40 - \(\frac{8}{3}\)
= \(\pi\)\(\frac{120 - 8}{3}\)
= \(\frac{112}{3}\)
= 37.33\(\pi\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31355)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Number and Numeration
Solution
Five people are to be arranged in a row for a group photograph. How many arrangements are there if a married couple in the group insist on sitting next to each other?
A
48
B
24
C
20
D
10
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Treat the couple as one block, giving us 4 units to arrange (the couple + 3 others).
Arrange the 4 units: 4! = 4 x 3 x 2 x 1 = 24.
Arrange the couple within their block: 2! = 2 x 1 = 2.
Total arrangements: 4! \times 2! = 24 \times 2 = 24 \times 2 = 48.
Thus, the total number of arrangements is 48.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31365)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Number and Numeration
Solution
A student has 5 courses to take from Mathematics and physics. There are 4 courses in Mathematics and 3 in Physics which he can choose his courses so that he takes exactly two courses in Physics?
A
48
B
12
C
10
D
7
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total Mathematics courses = 4
Total Physics courses = 3
Courses to choose = 5
Courses in Physics to choose = 2
Courses in Mathematics to choose = 3
Mathematics = \(^{4} C_{3} = 4\)
Physics = \(^{3} C_{2} = 3\)
\(\therefore\) He can choose in 4 x 3 = 12 ways.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31366)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Number and Numeration
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, TSP = 100^\circ and PRQ = 20^\circ. Find PQR.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
140o
B
120o
C
75o
D
30o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
PSR = 80^\circ
\(\therefore\) SRP = 20^\circ
\(\implies\) RPQ = 20^\circ
x = 140^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32984)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Number and Numeration
Solution
The table below shows the weekly profit in naira from a mini-market.
Weekly profit (N)
1-10
11-20
21-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
Freq
6
6
12
11
10
5
(a) Draw the cumulative frequency curve of the data;
(b) From your graph, estimate the : (i) median ; (ii) 80th percentile
(c) What is the modal weekly profit?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
Class Interval
(x)
Frequency
(f)
Cum. Freq
1 - 10
6
6
11 - 20
6
12
21 - 30
12
24
31 - 40
11
35
41 - 50
10
45
51 - 60
5
50
(b)(i) Median = N30.50
(ii) 80th percentile = N45
(c) The modal weekly profit = Lower class boundary of modal class + \(\frac{(f - f_{1}) \times c}{(f - f_{1}) + (f - f_{2})}\)
where \(f_{1}\) = frequency above the modal class ; \(f_{2}\) = frequency below modal class; c = class width; f = frequency of modal class.
\(\therefore \text{Modal profit} = 20.5 + \frac{(12 - 6) \times 10}{(12 - 6) + (12 - 11)}\)
= \(20.5 + \frac{60}{7}\)
= \(N29.07\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54605)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1991
Number and Numeration
Solution
What is the product of \(\frac{27}{5^1}\)(3)-3 and \(\frac{(1)^{-1}}{5}\)?
A
5
B
3
C
1
D
\(\frac{1}{25}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{27}{5^1}\)(3)-3 x \(\frac{(1)^{-1}}{5}\) = \(\frac{27}{5}\) x \(\frac{1}{3^3}\) x \(\frac{1}{\frac{1}{5}}\)
= \(\frac{27}{5}\) x \(\frac{1}{27}\) x \(\frac{1}{5}\)
= \(\frac{1}{25}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #31376)