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UTME / JAMB 2024
Variations
Solution
If x is inversely proportional to y and x = 9 when y = 4, find the law containing x and y
A
x = \(\frac{16}{y}\)
B
x = \(\frac{36}{y}\)
C
x = \(\frac{y}{36}\)
D
x = \(\frac{13}{y}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x = \(\frac{K}{y}\)
9 = \(\frac{K}{4}\)
K = 9 x 4 = 36
Therefore, the law connecting x and y is: x = \(\frac{36}{y}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70321)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Linear Inequalities
Diagram
Solution
Identify the equation of the shaded region in the given graph
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
y > 1
B
x < 1
C
X > 1
D
y < 1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The shaded part is after 1, and on the x-axis, showing that x is greater than 1
i.e x > 1
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70185)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Linear Inequalities
Diagram
Solution
The graph above represents inequalities
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
3x +4y ≥12, x >0, y > 0
B
3x + 4y\(\leq\) 12, x ≥ 0, y ≥ 0
C
3x + 4y <12, x \(\leq\) 0, y ≥ 0
D
3x + 4y < 12, x ≥ 0, y ≥ 0
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
3x + 4y < 12, x \ge 0, y \ge 0 represent the graph above.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70188)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Polynomials
Solution
Find the roots of x\(^3\) - 19x - 30=0
A
-5, 3, and 2
B
5, 3, and -2
C
5, -3 and -2
D
-5, -3 and 2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x\(^3\) - 19x - 30
test x = 5
5\(^3\) −19(5) − 30 = 125 − 95 − 30 = 0
(x - 5) is a factor.
x\(^3\) - 19x - 30 divided by (x - 5) = x\(^2\) + 5x + 6
factorizing x\(^2\) + 5x + 6, we have (x+2)(x+3)
(x+2)(x+3)(x - 5) = 0
x = -2, -3, and 5.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70300)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Progressions (AP & GP)
Solution
The sum to infinity of a GP is 100, find its first term if the common ratio is -\(\frac{1}{2}\)
A
150
B
155
C
160
D
165
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
S\(_\infty\) = \(\frac{a}{1- r}\) since 1 > r
S\(_\infty\) = 100, r = \(\frac{-1}{2}\), a = ?
100 = \(\frac{a}{1- \frac{-1}{2}}\) = \(\frac{a}{\frac{3}{2}}\) ( - - = +)
a = 100 x \(\frac{3}{2}\) = 150
Therefore, the first term (a) = 150
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70192)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Progressions (AP & GP)
Solution
Find the 7\(^{th}\) term of the sequence -10, 50, -250 ...........
A
165250
B
156250
C
-156250
D
-165,250
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
T\(_7\) = ar\(^{n-1}\) = ar\(^{6}\)
a = - 10, r = - 5
T\(_7\) = -10(-5)\(^{6}\)
T\(_7\) = - 10 x 15625 = - 156250
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70254)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Binary Operations
Solution
If p * q = 2p + pq + q, find p when ( p * 2) - (p * 1) = 40
A
39
B
40
C
41
D
42
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
p * q = 2p + pq + q
(p*2) - (p*1) = 40
firstly, p = p and q = 2, secondly p = p and q = 1
then, 2p + 2p + 2 - (2p + p + 1) = 40
4p + 2 - 3p - 1 = 40
p + 1 = 40
p = 40 - 1 = 39
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70180)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Binary Operations
Solution
A binary operation * is defined on a set of real numbers by x*y = x\(^y\) for all values of x and y, if x * 2 = x, find the possible values of x.
A
0, 2
B
1, 2
C
0, 1
D
2, 2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given the operation defined by \( x * y = x^y \),
\[x * 2 = x \implies x^2 = x\]
Rearranging gives: \[x^2 - x = 0 \implies x(x - 1) = 0\]
Thus, the possible values of \( x \) are: \[\boxed{0 \text{ and } 1}\]
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70348)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Coordinate Geometry
Solution
Find the perimeter of a triangle whose vertices pass through ( 3, 2), (4, 5) and (6, 2) in surd form.
A
3 + \(\sqrt{12} + \sqrt{13}\)
B
3 - \(\sqrt{10} + \sqrt{13}\)
C
3 + \(\sqrt{10} + \sqrt{13}\)
D
3 - \(\sqrt{12} + \sqrt{13}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the diagram above, Calculate the distance between any two vertices as follows.
PQ = \(\sqrt{(6 - 3)^2 + (2-2)^2}\) = \(\sqrt{9}\) = 3
QR = \(\sqrt{(6 - 4)^2 + (2-5)^2}\) = \(\sqrt{13}\)
PR = \(\sqrt{(4 - 3)^2 + (5 - 1)^2}\) = \(\sqrt{10}\)
\(\therefore\), perimeter = 3 + \(\sqrt{13}\) + \(\sqrt{10}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70253)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Coordinate Geometry
Solution
P(x, 4) and Q( 10, 8) are two points joined by a straight line in a plane. If the midpoint of the line is (9, 6), find the value of x.
A
12
B
9
C
8
D
7
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
midpoint(x) = \(\frac{x_1 + x_2}{2}\)
midpoint(y) = \(\frac{y_1 + y_2}{2}\)
Given (9, 6)
midpoint(x) = \(\frac{x + 10}{2}\) = 9
x + 10 = 2 x 9 = 18
x = 18 - 10 = 8.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70256)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Angles of Elevation & Depression
Solution
From the top of a building 10m high, the angle of elevation of a fruit on top of a tree 25m is 30º. Calculate the horizontal distance between the building and the tree.
A
15\(\sqrt{3}\)m
B
5\(\sqrt{3}\)m
C
25\(\sqrt{3}\)m
D
30\(\sqrt{3}\)m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the diagram above:
Tan 30º = \(\frac{15}{x}\)
\(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{3}\) = \(\frac{15}{x}\)
x\(\sqrt{3}\) = 3 x 15 = 45
x = \(\frac{45\sqrt{3}}{3}\) = 15\(\sqrt{3}\)m ( this is after rationalizing the denominator)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70205)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Differentiation
Solution
Differentiate y = (5x + 1)\(^4\)
A
20 (5x + 1)\(^3\)
B
4(5x + 1)\(^3\)
C
5(5x + 1)\(^3\)
D
(5x)\(^3\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{\text{dy}}{dx}\) = (5x + 1)\(^4\) = 20(5x + 1)\(^3\)
let u = (5x + 1) = \(\frac{du}{dx}\) = 5
y = u\(^4\) then \(\frac{dy}{du}\) = 4u\(^3\)
Therefore, \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{dy}{du}\times\frac{du}{dx}\) = 5 x 4u\(^3\) = 20(5x + 1)\(^3\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70250)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Differentiation
Solution
Differentiate Cos25º - Sin 25º
A
- ( Sin25º + Cos25º)
B
- ( Sec25 + Cot25)
C
- ( Cot25 + Sec25)
D
- ( Sin25 + Sec25)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Cos25º - Sin 25º
The differentiation of a constant = 0, But based on the Options provided
Cos 25º when differentiated = -Sin 25º and Sin25º = + Cos25º
Putting these together, we have - Sin25º - Cos25º = - ( Sin25º + Cos25º)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70280)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Statistics
Solution
The scores of students in a test are recorded as follows: 4, 3, 3, 2, 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 3, and 5. Find the mode of the mark.
A
2
B
3
C
4
D
5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
MODE = 3, the most frequent number.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70255)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2024
Statistics
Solution
The average age of the four female teachers in a school is 40 and the average age of eight male teachers in the school is 25. Calculate the average age of the teachers in the school.
A
20
B
31
C
32
D
30
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total ages of four female teachers = 4 x 40 = 160
Total ages of eight male teachers = 8 x 25 = 200
Total ages of all the teachers in the school = 160 + 200 = 360
Average ages of all the teachers = \(\frac{\text{ total ages of all teachers}}{\text{total number of teachers}}\)
= \(\frac{360}{12}\) = 30.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70272)